5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 451 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual in Frankfort on June 17. Illinois 5K races run primarily June through July.

The Chicago History 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Timed - 5k RunUntimed - 5k RunUntimed - 5k Walk

From $40 Open

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H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

Sun, Jul 12 · Homewood, IL Homewood

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll

Sun, Jul 12 · Evanston, IL Evanston

2K5K5K - Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days

Wed, Jul 15 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days

From $45 Open

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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)

Fri, Jul 17 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Live Margarita 5K0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)

From $15.99 Open

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 17 · Carterville, IL Carterville

XC 5k

From $25 Open

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Run The Valley 5k/10K

Sat, Jul 18 · German Valley, IL German Valley

Run The Valley Kids 1 Mile Fun RunRun The Valley 5KRun the Valley 10K

From $15 Open

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2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5KChinatown 5KYouth Dash (5y - 9y) 200m +1

From $15 Open 15 spots left

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Kids DashKids DashVirtual 5K +5

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Live 5KLive Half MarathonPacer Half Marathon

From $0 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Shiloh, IL Shiloh

Kids Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Bagel

Sat, Jul 18 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

One Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Run Your Bass Off

Sat, Jul 18 · Stanford, IL Stanford

1 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Beer Vs Wine 5K (Chicago Area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Beer Vs Wine 5K0.0K (No 5K)

From $15 Open

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Mack-a-Fest 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

Mack-a-Fest 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Healthy Heart Hustle Victory Lap 1 mileHealthy Heart Hustle 5K WalkHealthy Heart Hustle 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Running For Hope 5k - Ladd Daze

Sat, Jul 18 · Ladd, IL Ladd

5k Run/Walk - 13 Years Old +5k Run/Walk - 12 Years Old & Under

From $20 Open

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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Roanoke, IL Roanoke

Opie's 116 Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Sat, Jul 18 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TMH Auxiliary Light The Night Glow Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Taylorville, IL Taylorville

5K Light the Night Glow RunKids Glow & Go Dash

From $0 Closed

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Beer Mile 4-Person Team RelayBeer Mile (Individual)

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

5k

From $35 Open

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Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

SANGAMAM 2K RunSANGAMAM 5K Run

From $15 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Closed

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Izzy’s Dino Dash 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sauget, IL Sauget

5k Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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St Jude Eureka Kids Run

Thu, Jul 30 · Eureka, IL Eureka

Competitive Mile (no age groups)Non-Competitive Age Group Run on Track

From $15 Open

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

5K5K - VirtualHalf Marathon - Virtual +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K10KVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Tiskilwa Pow Wow 5K 2026 Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Tiskilwa, IL Tiskilwa

Pow Wow 5K 2026Pow Wow 5K 2026 - Running In My Sleep

From $25 Open

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open

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Lake Land College 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Lake Land College 5k

From $30 Open

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2026 Johnsonville Community Days 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Johnsonville, IL Johnsonville

5K Run/Walk5K Walk Only

From $20 Closed

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Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville

1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

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Kaskaskia Blue Classic 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Centralia, IL Centralia

Kids Fun Run - 1 mileKaskaskia Blue Classic 5k

From $15 Open

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JANET R. NOBLITT MOSQUITO CHASE 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Hutsonville, IL Hutsonville

5K run/walk

From $20 Open

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Effingham County Fair 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Altamont, IL Altamont

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $20 Open

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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy

Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Wed, Aug 5 · Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park

SSW Club Challenge 5k

From $20 Open

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Wenona 5k

Fri, Aug 7 · Wenona, IL Wenona

Wenona Days 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Twilight Fun Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Twilight Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Evergreen Lake 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hudson, IL Hudson

5KKids Fun Run (untimed)

From $3 Open

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Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Freeport, IL Freeport

2026 Lincoln Douglas 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.T-shirt (If you are not participating in the races but would like a T-shirt, select this option to purchase a T-shirt.)

From $10 Open

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