5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 446 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Lucky Dog Virtual 5K in Anywhere on March 14. Illinois 5K races run primarily March through January.

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

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

BSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Open

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2026 LOGOS MISSIONS RUN FOR LOVE

Sat, May 16 · Glenview, IL Glenview

1 Mile Walk/ Sign Up5K Run/ Sign Up

From $30 Closed

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BeACTIVE

Sat, May 16 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5KKids' 100m Fun Dash (Ages 9 and under)

From $20 Open

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S2 Faction 5K - Bloomington

Sat, May 16 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

5K

From $40 Open

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Darien Dash

Sun, May 17 · Darien, IL Darien

1 Mile5k10k +1

From $0 Open

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2026 Willard 5k Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · River Forest, IL River Forest

Willard 5k Fun Run and Mini Loop

From $20 Open

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Dash for the Dogs 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Barrington, IL Barrington

1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health - Hope in Every Step

Sun, May 17 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Walk the Walk 2026

From $30 Open

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I Got Your Six Walk/Run

Sun, May 17 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

2 Mile Walk (Not Timed) w/Dog2 Mile Walk - Virtual2 Mile Walk (Not Timed) +4

From $30 Open

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Heroes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K hosted by Revive Vienna

Sat, May 23 · Vienna, IL Vienna

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Capital City Biathlon & 5K

Sat, May 23 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

CCB 5KCapital City Mini-BiathlonCapital City Biathlon +3

From $0 Open

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Western Springs Tower Trot

Sat, May 23 · Western Springs, IL Western Springs

5k Walk (Non-Resident)5k Run (Non-Resident)5K Run (Resident) +5

From $5 Open

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The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

Sat, May 23 · La Salle, IL La Salle

The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

From $45 Open

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 23 · Byron, IL Byron

Kid's Course9:45 am Open 5KEndurance +14

From $39 Open 31 spots left

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Rend Lake Run With Rotary

Sat, May 23 · Benton, IL Benton

2k Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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Clayton's Tap Spirits Run

Sun, May 24 · Morris, IL Morris

Clayton's Tap Spirits Run

From $45 Open

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Cooper's Hawk Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 24 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

5k

From $30 Open

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Race To the Flag

Sun, May 24 · Westmont, IL Westmont

5K - 5 and under5K - Military Veterans5K +1

From $0 Open

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The Memorial 5K

Sun, May 24 · Lake Barrington, IL Lake Barrington

The Memorial 5KThe Memorial 5KBuy an Honor Sign

From $25 Open

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National Wine Day Virtual 5k

Mon, May 25 · Your Town, IL Your Town

National Wine Day Virtual 5k 2026

From $20 Open

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Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Mon, May 25 · Sheridan, IL Sheridan

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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Fearless for Hunter

Fri, May 29 · Goodfield, IL Goodfield

2 Mile Walk and Disc Golf Tournament2 Mile Walk Only5K Run Only +3

From $25 Open

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Jackson County / Murphysboro Relay for Life 5k

Sat, May 30 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Youth Fun Run (12 & Under)5k Run5k Walk

From $15 Closed

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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

8K Trail RaceKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 30 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Dino Dash

Sat, May 30 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Fun Run

From $45 Open

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WARRIOR RUSH 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)

Sat, May 30 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Race for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)Race for Peace—5K Competitive

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open

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Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot

Sat, May 30 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot - 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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The Trail Trot Cross Country 5K and Kid's Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Kid's Fun RunTrail Trot 5K Cross Country Run

From $15 Open

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2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Adult WalkerAdult RunnerYouth Runner +3

From $20 Open

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, May 30 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

5k Trail Run10k Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, May 30 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

From $35 Open

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Everybody Rides 2026

Sun, May 31 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

1.6 Mile - Kid Ride w/Kid Friendly Rest Stop at Renaux Park!10 Mile Trail Ride29 Mile Road Ride +4

From $10 Open

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Mistie Hill Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 31 · Custer Park, IL Custer Park

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5K

From $30 Open

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, May 31 · Elgin, IL Elgin

2K Fun Walk5K Youth Race (19 and Under)5K Race +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Walk (Untimed)5K Virtual5K Run +5

From $24.99 Open 30 spots left

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IPTT Progressive Marathon

Tue, Jun 2 · Country Club Hills, IL Country Club Hills

Progressive Marathon

From $20 Open

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The Big Run - Bloomington Illinois

Wed, Jun 3 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Kids 1 Mile RunThe Big Run 5K

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5k

From $30 Open

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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

From $30 Open

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness 10K Run +1

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K - Race Registration5K - Virtual Race Registration10K - Race Registration +2

From $20 Open

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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