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.

Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

5k Speedy Trotters5kFamily Trot 9am

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

1 Mile Walk5kKids 5k

From $20 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Grove Express 5K

From $35 Open

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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Turkey Trot

From $25 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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Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills

5K

From $20 Open

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Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

5k

From $25 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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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

5K

From $29.99 Open

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

3 Mile RunKids Half Mile Run1.5 Mile Walk

From $0 Closed

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Reindeer 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Anna, IL Anna

Reindeer 1 MileReindeer 5k

From $25 Closed

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

From $25 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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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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Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

XC 6KMasters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderCommunity Race- Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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Eggnog Jog 3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Eggnog Jog 3K

From $25 Closed

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Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Crete, IL Crete

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

From $25 Closed

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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

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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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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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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

3 Mile

From $30 Open

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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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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K

From $45 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

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 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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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

5K

From $35 Closed

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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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Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Virtual 5k

From $25 Closed

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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration

Fri, Jan 1 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Get Lit w/ ShirtGet Lit NO Shirt

From $20 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 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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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K5K

From $30 Closed

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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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Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg

Sat, Mar 13 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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Shorewood Shuffle

Sat, Mar 13 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5K5KKids “Little Leprechaun” Dash +1

From $0 Closed 50 spots left

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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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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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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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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 12 and Under +5

From $10 Closed

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