5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 515 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk in East Moline on April 22. Illinois 5K races run primarily April.

Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Beedles Braving Batten 5k Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Adult 5K Walk RegistrationVOLUNTEER SHIRT *After VOLUNTEER Sign-up*Child 5K Walk Registration +1

From $15 Open

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Olson's Ace Dad's Dash 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkDad's Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Local 3092 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Local 3092 5K

From $45 Open

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Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Wood Dale, IL Wood Dale

Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Daisy Dash 2026

Sun, Jun 21 · Clarendon Hills, IL Clarendon Hills

Kids 1K Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Run For Autism 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

2 Mile WalkRun For Autism

From $27 Open

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DECU Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 25 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

DECU Glow Run

From $25 Open

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Tolono Twilight Trek 5K

Fri, Jun 26 · Tolono, IL Tolono

Tolono Twilight Trek 5K WalkTolono Twilight Trek 5K Run

From $30 Open

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All American Amble 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Rochester, IL Rochester

5K

From $30 Open

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Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

5K5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run Untimed (12 Years and Under) +10

From $0 Open

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Proud to Run: Pride Race

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $45 Open

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Belvidere Heritage Days 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Belvidere Heritage Days 5k Run

From $30 Open

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"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

"Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 27 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Pretzel City 5K

From $30 Open

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Coal Valley, IL Coal Valley

1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Age 16 and above)Sleep-In/Chip-In (shirt only) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 27 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1 Mile WalkVirtual5k Run +1

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k Virtual5k

From $30 Open

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John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Macomb, IL Macomb

2 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Malta Tractor Trot

Sat, Jun 27 · Malta, IL Malta

Tractor Trot 5K

From $30 Closed

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West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · West Salem, IL West Salem

1 mile kids fun run5K Run/Walk5K walk

From $18 Open

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Funky Bunch Invite

Sat, Jun 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

3 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mattoon Knights of Columbus Race the Cross

Sat, Jun 27 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

5K Race

From $35 Open

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Downs, IL Downs

1 Mile Walk - Untimed5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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2nd Annual Running For Valor

Sat, Jun 27 · Sterling, IL Sterling

2nd Annual Running For Valor

From $22 Open

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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Youth5K Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Strides for Strength 5k Run/WalkStrides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller Division

From $25 Open

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Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)2 Mile Run (Timed)

From $14 Closed

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RUN WHITE and BOOM

Fri, Jul 3 · Bement, IL Bement

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Durand, IL Durand

4th of July Bulldog Bolt 1 Mile Walk Only (Untimed)4th of July Bulldog Bolt 5K Run / Walk (Timed)

From $24.99 Open

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Clinton Celebrates America's 250th 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Clinton, IL Clinton

5K Run

From $35 Open

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Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Kids 1K4-Mile

From $10 Open

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Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Streator Run For Glory

Sat, Jul 4 · Streator, IL Streator

Streator Run For Glory 5k

From $20 Open

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Ring My Bell 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Oreana, IL Oreana

2 mile walk/run4.5 miles

From $35 Open

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Park 2 Park 5 Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Normal, IL Normal

5 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile4 Mile run

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Rockford, IL Rockford

1 Mile Family Fun Walk Kids 13 and Under1 Mile Family Fun Walk2 Mile Run +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Forrest, IL Forrest

God's Country 2 Mile WalkGod's Country 5K Run/WalkGod's Country 10K Run

From $35 Open

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Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Paxton, IL Paxton

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Reagan Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Dixon, IL Dixon

5K Run

From $20 Open

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Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Youth Run5K Run5K Walk

From $10 Open

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Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Fun Run (12 and Under)5K

From $12 Open

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Major Reid Nannen Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Hopedale, IL Hopedale

1 Mile (Untimed)5K Run

From $20 Open

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28th Annual Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Walk5k Run +2

From $15 Open

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2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk

From $18 Open

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Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS

Sat, Jul 4 · Walnut, IL Walnut

Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALSWheelchair Division 5k for ALST-Shirt Only ("Non-Participant")

From $20 Open

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