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.

RUN FOR C'VILLE

Sat, Aug 8 · Carpentersville, IL Carpentersville

3K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Bulldog Challenge

Sat, Aug 8 · Effingham, IL Effingham

2 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Closed

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Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

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Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Freeport, IL Freeport

2026 Lincoln Douglas 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield

Sat, Aug 8 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Back-to-School Family Fun 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

5K

From $25 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Howl at the Moon 8/4 hour Ultra

Sat, Aug 8 · Danville, IL Danville

8 hr Runners4 hr Walkers4 hr Runners +1

From $75 Closed

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Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Thu, Aug 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile - Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!2 Mile

From $32.5 Closed

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Lena Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Lena, IL Lena

5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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2026 Father Jerry 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Olney, IL Olney

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Closed

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Flight to the Finish

Sat, Aug 15 · Zion, IL Zion

Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100M Dash!

From $35 Open

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RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

3K Walk/Wheel (12 Year old & under) $103K Walk/Wheel-A-Thon5K Run (12 Year old & under) $10 +3

From $15 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Hull of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Hull, IL Hull

Kids 1/4 MileTimed Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll {RUNNING PROHIBITED}Timed 5K Competitive Run +1

From $10 Open

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"Boo" Milby Memory 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · LaSalle, IL LaSalle

5k run

From $30 Open

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Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL

From $35 Open

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Hill of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Recreational Wave 2 - 9:10AMRecreational Wave 6 - 9:50AMRecreational Wave 5 - 9:40AM +15

From $40 Closed 10 spots left

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Youth MileAdult 5k Run/Walk10 Mile +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Mansfield, IL Mansfield

Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Alana's Eternal Light 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Genoa, IL Genoa

5K

From $35 Closed

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Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

Sat, Aug 22 · McLean, IL McLean

6.6K

From $45 Closed

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SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

St. Mary of Gostyn 1 Mile Run5K Walk (no timing)St. Mary of Gostyn 5K Race

From $25 Closed

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Strawfest Strut 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Parkie's 5KTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church BolingbrookParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk

From $10 Open

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Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K10K10k-Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Folty 5k

Fri, Aug 28 · Tonica, IL Tonica

Folty 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open

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Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5kSpectator

From $10 Open

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Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10K

Sat, Aug 29 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Feather Hills Double Barrel 5KFeather Hills Double Barrel 10KFeather Hills Double Barrel Challenge 10K+5K

From $40 Open

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Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Matteson, IL Matteson

1-Mile Wag & Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Balloons Over 66 5KKid Races ages 1-3 yearsKid Races ages 4-6 years +1

From $10 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sylvan Shuffle

Sat, Aug 29 · Amboy, IL Amboy

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Rise & Run for Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Lake Villa, IL Lake Villa

5k

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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5K Fun Run and Family Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Virtual 5K5KKids Dash

From $25 Open

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Warrior Crucible

Fri, Sep 4 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Warrior 5kWarrior RuckWarrior Crucible +1

From $40 Open

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Colchester Duane Beck 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Colchester, IL Colchester

Colchester Duane Beck 5KDuane Beck 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

Sat, Sep 5 · South Barrington, IL South Barrington

1-Mile Walk5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Individual +3

From $10 Closed

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Mon, Sep 7 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

1 Mile Run WalkFive and Under 1 Mile Run WalkFive and Under 5K Run Walk +1

From $15 Closed

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

From $20 Open

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Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026, In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes

Fri, Sep 11 · Elwood, IL Elwood

Elwood Community Day 5K Run & Walk 2026

From $35 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Wild Wilderness 5KWild Wild Wilderness 7.45

From $30 Open

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Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail RunSand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUALSand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL +1

From $35 Open

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