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.

Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

Sat, Mar 13 · Virtual, IL Virtual

Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/VirtualBreaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

From $12 Open

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Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg

Sat, Mar 13 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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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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Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods

Sat, Mar 13 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k5K Beer Run & BrewFest +1

From $30 Closed

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Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k 2027

Sat, Apr 3 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 3 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Walk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More +1

From $20 Closed

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Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Fri, Apr 9 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Feed Your Neighbor 5K Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Machesney Park, IL Machesney Park

5k Walk (untimed)5k Walk (untimed)5K Competitive Race +1

From $30 Closed

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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k5k

From $30 Open

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Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Duke's Alehouse Spirits RunDuke's Virtual 6.6K2nd Annual Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 17 · Peoria, IL Peoria

PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K Run +5

From $10 Open

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Utica, IL Utica

5k5k

From $25 Open

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I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun, Apr 18 · Oswego, IL Oswego

I Raced The Law Color Run 12 and UnderI Raced The Law Color RunI Raced The Law Color Run +5

From $10 Closed

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Junior DashJunior DashYouth Mile +3

From $10 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K5K - SOLD OUTKids' Race - SOLD OUT +1

From $15 Open

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Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 1 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Hike for Hearing 5K Run/WalkHike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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3rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5K

Sat, May 1 · Lansing, IL Lansing

5K Run5K Run

Closed

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Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Sat, May 8 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictPink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictPink 5k Oak Brook Park District

From $25 Closed

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Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Sat, May 8 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Closed

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Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 15 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 16 · Barrington, IL Barrington

1 Mile Family Fun Walk1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Closed

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Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 22 · Ina, IL Ina

Lap the Lake 5KLap the Lake 5K

From $25 Closed

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Relay For Resilience

Sat, May 22 · North Chicago, IL North Chicago

Relay For Resilience

From $30 Open

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Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk

Sat, May 29 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Neoga Days 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkNeoga Days 5K Run & WalkNeoga Days 5K

From $25 Open

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Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

Sat, May 29 · Onarga, IL Onarga

Onarga ALA Poppy 5KOnarga ALA Poppy 5K

From $30 Closed

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Race To the Flag

Sun, May 30 · Westmont, IL Westmont

5K - Military Veterans5K - 5 and under5K - Youth +5

From $0 Closed

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Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Mon, May 31 · Sheridan, IL Sheridan

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5KNina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

From $35 Closed

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29th Annual Firecracker 5k

Thu, Jun 3 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUNVirtual 5k +7

From $15 Open

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SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS

Fri, Jun 4 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Open 1 MileOpen 1 MileCollegiate Heat +4

From $20 Closed

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Chicago Beer MileChicago Handshake MileBeer Mile Relay +4

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5kRoss Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

From $35 Open

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

BSCO 5K - Hope in ActionBSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Closed

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

5K Wine Run/Walk5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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6th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run +1

From $20 Open

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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 13 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

5k5k

From $25 Open

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DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 17 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

DECU Glow WalkDECU Glow RunDECU Glow Run

From $25 Closed

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 19 · Downs, IL Downs

1 Mile Walk - Untimed1 Mile Walk - Untimed5K +3

From $10 Closed

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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing 2027Virtual +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 26 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5k Run +5

From $20 Closed 9 spots left

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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 26 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Competitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMEDNon-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMEDCompetitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMED +1

From $35 Closed

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 26 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Pretzel City 5KPretzel City 5K

From $30 Closed

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Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Sun, Jul 4 · Paxton, IL Paxton

Paxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/WalkPaxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sun, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile1 mile4 Mile run +1

From $25 Closed

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2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk +1

From $18 Closed

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 16 · Carterville, IL Carterville

XC 5kXC 5k

From $25 Closed

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 24 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile 4-Person Team RelayBeer Mile 4-Person Team Relay +1

From $45 Closed 50 spots left

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Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield

Sat, Jul 31 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K +1

From $30 Closed

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 7 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/WalkAOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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