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.

Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k Virtual5k

From $30 Open

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West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · West Salem, IL West Salem

1 mile kids fun run5K walk5K Run/Walk

From $18 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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Proud to Run: Pride Race

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k Walk5k Run10k Run

From $45 Open

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2nd Annual Running For Valor

Sat, Jun 27 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

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 Adult5K Youth

From $20 Open

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Strides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller DivisionStrides for Strength 5k Run/Walk

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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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

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 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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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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Reagan Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Dixon, IL Dixon

5K Run

From $20 Open

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Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Rockford, IL Rockford

1 Mile Family Fun Walk1 Mile Family Fun Walk Kids 13 and Under2 Mile Run Kids 13 and Under +3

From $10 Open

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile4 Mile run

From $30 Open

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2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run

From $18 Closed

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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 WalkVirtual 5k +2

From $15 Open

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Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS

Sat, Jul 4 · Walnut, IL Walnut

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

From $20 Open

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Freedom Run 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Freedom Run MileFreedom Run 5KFreedom Run 10K

From $25 Open

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Lytle Park Tri

Sat, Jul 4 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

5kSprint Triathlon - TeamSprint Triathlon - Individual

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jul 5 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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Clinton County Who's the Fairest 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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NAMI Sauk Area 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · McHenry, IL McHenry

McHenry Lakefront 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open

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Dog Days 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Hudson, IL Hudson

5K - No Shirt5K

From $25 Open

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Stockton 5k / 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Stockton, IL Stockton

5k10k

From $25 Open

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

Sun, Jul 12 · Homewood, IL Homewood

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

From $35 Open

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 17 · Carterville, IL Carterville

XC 5k

From $25 Closed

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Youth Race - 1 MileVirtual 5KChinatown 5K +1

From $0 Open 15 spots left

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Kids DashKids DashVirtual 5K +5

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon 2 spots left

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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Roanoke, IL Roanoke

Opie's 116 Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Sat, Jul 18 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $25 Open

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Run Your Bass Off

Sat, Jul 18 · Stanford, IL Stanford

1 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Live 5KPacer Half MarathonLive Half Marathon

From $0 Open 7 spots left

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Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Healthy Heart Hustle Victory Lap 1 mileHealthy Heart Hustle 5k RunHealthy Heart Hustle 5K Walk

From $30 Closed

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Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Shiloh, IL Shiloh

Kids Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Beer Mile 4-Person Team RelayBeer Mile (Individual)

From $45 Closed 100 spots left

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

5k

From $35 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

5K5K - VirtualHalf Marathon - Virtual +4

From $15 Open

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College of DuPage Alumni 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage Alumni 5k400 Meter Fun RunCompetitive 400 Meters

From $25 Open

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy

Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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