5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 453 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual in Frankfort on June 17. Illinois 5K races run primarily June through July.

Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Sweet Ride 5K Run/WalkSweet Ride 40K BikeSweet Ride 65K Bike

From $30 Open

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Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Romeoville, IL Romeoville

Angel Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run

From $35 Closed

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K (Youth)5K +2

From $30 Open

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

5K & BrewFest Combo PackBrewFest Only (No 5K)Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

From $15 Open

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2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

5k

From $35 Open

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

1 Mile Wiley Run - Virtual1 Mile Wiley Run - In PersonJJC Foundation 5k Run/Walk - In Person +1

From $20 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

The DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkMPS-Loria's 3K RunMurphy Construction Mutt Strutt Dog Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open

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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Alton, IL Alton

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Welcome Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IL Lansing

Welcome Run 5KWelcome Run Virtual 5KWelcome Run Kids Race (10 and under)

From $5 Open

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Kids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSCare4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5K

From $15 Open

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4th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Flossmoor, IL Flossmoor

4th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026Virtual 5K

From $25 Closed

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Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)

Sat, Oct 10 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5k7K Run +3

From $0 Open

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OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Herrin, IL Herrin

5K RUN AND WALK5K RUN AND WALK

From $35 Closed

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5KHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

1-mile fun runSarcoma Stomp: 5K Run/Walk for ResearchVirtual 5K/10K run/walk +2

From $15 Open

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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

5k

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Candy Corn 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Carmi, IL Carmi

Candy Corn 5k Run

From $30 Closed

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Operation Jake

Sat, Oct 10 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Operation Jake 5K

From $35 Closed

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13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Niles, IL Niles

5K Youth Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K - Extended Registration5K - Untimed5K Run/Walk +8

From $12.99 Open

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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Virtual SupporterKids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only)5K Run or 2- Mile Walk Participant

From $20 Open

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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (non-chiped)Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (non-chiped)

From $5 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

Sat, Oct 17 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Fun Run/Walk5K Chip-Timed Run

From $37 Open

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Run Stephenson County

Sat, Oct 17 · Orangeville, IL Orangeville

Run Stephenson County 5KRun Stephenson County 10 KRun Stephenson County Half Marathon

Closed

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Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

Family 1 Mile Adventure RunCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed)Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENTTRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you)TRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk +1

From $25 Closed

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Oktoberfest Rotary Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

1 Mile (Untimed)5KBrat Dinner (No Race) +1

From $10 Closed

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Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

From $35 Open

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k Adult (19 & Over)5k Student (18 & Under) +2

From $5 Open

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

5K

From $27 Closed

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5K Virtual5KKids Dash

From $20 Closed 80 spots left

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Walk5K Run - Registration Closed +1

From $0 Closed

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

From $30 Open

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual 5K8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5K

From $40 Closed 77 spots left

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K - Virtual5K

From $20 Closed

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

1 Mile Walk-Veterans1 Mile Walk-Non VeteransVirtual 5k Run +9

From $10 Closed

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Oswego, IL Oswego

1 Mile1 Mile (Youth)5k +1

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Polish Independence Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Polish Independence 5K WalkPolish Independence 5K RunPolish Independence 10K Run

From $49 Closed

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

From $25 Open

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K5K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K +5

From $12.99 Open

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