5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 207 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Washington Park Trail Trek in Springfield on October 24. Illinois 5K races run primarily October.

SGFMC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

5K

From $29.99 Open

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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Turkey Trot

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Grove Express 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 1-MILE WALKSANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K

From $30 Open

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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Sat, Nov 28 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)4-Mile Run w/ Shirt +1

From $25 Open

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Reindeer 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Anna, IL Anna

Reindeer 1 MileReindeer 5k

From $25 Closed

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18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run - Adult5K Walk - Individual5K Run - Youth (Ages 19 and under)

From $30 Open

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2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

Sat, Nov 28 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

From $40 Open

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Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Sainte Marie, IL Sainte Marie

1 Mile FUN RUN5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Holiday Hustle 5KHoliday Hustle 5K

From $35 Open

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CANCELLED Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Masters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderCommunity Race- Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Santa Stomp 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 29 · Teutopolis, IL Teutopolis

Santa Stomp 1 Mile Fun Run / WalkVirtual 5KYouth 5K +2

From $20 Closed

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Fulton Illuminated Christmas Run/Walk

Fri, Dec 4 · Fulton, IL Fulton

Fulton Illuminated 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $24 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Norridge, IL Norridge

Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open

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The HUB Jingle Bell Jog 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Marion, IL Marion

Individual RegistrationFamily Registration

From $25 Open

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Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Reindeer Dash (10 and under)Santa Run/Walk 5K1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run 1.6 Mile RunLincoln's Jingle Bell Run 5k Race

From $20 Closed

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Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Crete, IL Crete

Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 13 and over)Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 12 and Under)

From $25 Closed

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Eggnog Jog 3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Eggnog Jog 3K

From $25 Open

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

3 Mile

From $30 Open

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Blueprint For Success 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Marion, IL Marion

Blueprint for Success 5K

From $30 Open

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LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

Sat, Dec 5 · Lawrenceville, IL Lawrenceville

LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

From $25 Open

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Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Cobden, IL Cobden

1 mi Fun Run5k Run5k Walk

From $15 Open

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2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Ginger Loop 1 Mile Fun RunGingerbread 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

5K Run/Competitive Walk

From $30 Open

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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K

From $45 Open

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Hornet Holiday Hustle

Sun, Dec 6 · Mount Sterling, IL Mount Sterling

Kid's Run5K Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Sun, Dec 6 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Geneseo Jingle Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Geneseo Jingle Run

From $30 Open

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CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

Sat, Dec 12 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Stroll MileSanta Stroll 5KJingle Jog

From $20 Closed

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Fleet Feet Jolly Jog

Sat, Dec 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Jolly Jog

From $25 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Single & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual 5kSingle & Mingle 5K at the VFWSingle & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5k

From $30 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

5K

From $35 Closed

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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration

Fri, Jan 1 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Get Lit NO ShirtGet Lit w/ Shirt

From $20 Open

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Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Virtual 5k

From $25 Closed

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Way of Lights Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Belleville, IL Belleville

1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile Walk - Kids 8 & Under5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Resolution Run 6K

Fri, Jan 1 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Resolution Run 6K

From $25 Open

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Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

5k

From $25 Open

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Snowman Shuffle

Sat, Jan 2 · Carterville, IL Carterville

5K Race

From $30 Open

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Frozen Fairway 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Normal, IL Normal

Frozen Fairway 5K

From $25 Open

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Frosty 5 Mile

Sat, Feb 6 · Channahon, IL Channahon

5 Mile

From $40 Open

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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K5K

From $30 Closed

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K

From $30 Open

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Go For The Green St. Patrick’s Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Utica, IL Utica

5k

From $30 Open

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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