5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 271 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.

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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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 Veterans5K5K - 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 RUN5k Walk +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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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K5K

From $25 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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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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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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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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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 RunDECU Glow WalkDECU Glow Run

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

5k Run/WalkVirtualVirtual +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left

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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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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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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 26 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

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

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

From $45 Closed 50 spots left

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