5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 275 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Always in Our Hearts 5K in Chicago on September 5. Illinois 5K races run primarily September through July.

Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Run - Registration Closed5K Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5K Virtual5KKids Dash

From $20 Open 80 spots left

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual 5K8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5K

From $40 Open 77 spots left

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

5K

From $27 Open

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Wellness Warrior Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWellness Warrior Run

From $20 Open

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Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome Foundation

Sat, Oct 24 · Anywhere, IL Anywhere

Kids 12 & UnderVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K - Virtual5K

From $20 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

1 Mile Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $35 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run / Walk

From $45 Open

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

From $10 Open

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Virtual 5KThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $30 Open

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

From $30 Open

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Virtual 5k5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Johnston City, IL Johnston City

5K Fun Run/WalkBar Crawl Fundraiser ONLY

From $30 Open

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile5k

From $25 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Normal, IL Normal

Howl-O-Ween Hustle 1 Mile WalkHowl-O-Ween Hustle 5K

From $30 Open

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

5K5K VirtualRace Bundle +1

From $20 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music Boosters

Sat, Nov 7 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

2026 Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KStroller +2

From $20 Open

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

StudentAdultFamily

From $25 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sun, Nov 8 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Men's RaceWomen's Race

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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The Redder for Edder Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

3 Mile Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Maryville Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

From $25 Open

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

5K RunWalk ONLYShirt Only

From $20 Closed

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BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Burr Ridge, IL Burr Ridge

BridgeTogether 5K

From $40 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Sat, Nov 14 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

5k

From $45 Closed

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K

From $55 Open

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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

1 Mile Run/Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Homewood, IL Homewood

Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

1 Mile WalkKids 5k5k

From $20 Open

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2026 Thanksgiving Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Thanksgiving Trail Trot

From $20 Closed

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Giving Thanks 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

5K Run/Walk - Youth (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Adult (Virtual)5K Run/Walk - Youth (Virtual) +1

From $20 Open

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Edison Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/WalkGold SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $25 Closed

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