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.

Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

From $30 Open

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

From $20 Open

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Runway To a Cure

Sat, Sep 19 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Family Walk / RunRunway To A Cure 5K

From $20 Open

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Race to Recycle

Sat, Sep 19 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Fun walk around the park (not timed)5 K TimedVirtual 5 K (not timed)

From $20 Open

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St. Jude Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

1 Mile Walk - FREE5K - $2510K - $40 +1

Closed

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Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog, Run for a Cure

From $40 Open

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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Dwight Harvest Days 3K Walk/Fun Run (not time chipped & no medal)Dwight Harvest Days 5K Run

From $25 Open

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

10:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK9:45am - 5K Fun Run +17

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkSponsor The T-shirtsSponsor The Wee Wee Facilities +4

From $35 Closed 5 spots left

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Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/WalkVirtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Morton Pumpkin Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Morton, IL Morton

Pumpkin Classic 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)Pumpkin Classic 10K

From $30 Open

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St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 2K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Centerstone Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL5K Fun Run/Walk - Godfrey LocationVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Closed

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1st Annual Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

Sat, Sep 26 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K run/walkPre-Event VolunteerKids Dash +2

From $0 Open

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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5kNorthwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 10k1-mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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DeKalb Corn Classic

Sun, Sep 27 · DeKalb, IL DeKalb

5K10K

From $30 Closed

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Lester Fun Run 2025

Sun, Sep 27 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

1 Mile LESTER STAFF ONLY1 Mile5K LESTER STAFF ONLY +3

From $0 Closed

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Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Kids Miler5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $15 Open

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Run the River for Respect 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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Shoreline Classic

Fri, Oct 2 · Decatur, IL Decatur

5k - Virtual5K15K +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K5K (Youth) +2

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under +1

From $20 Closed

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OCI Therapy 2026 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Rochester, IL Rochester

OCI Therapy 2026 5K

From $30 Closed

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5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Age 10 and under kids fun run5K asphalt run5K Dirt Trail run

From $15 Open

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Long Grove's Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K & Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Oktoberfest 5K - UntimedOktoberfest 5KVirtual Run - Oktoberfest 5K +8

From $36.99 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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Scarecrow Scramble

Sat, Oct 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K - In PersonTot DashYouth Run

From $10 Closed

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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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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Virtual +1

From $20 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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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research

Sat, Oct 10 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

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

From $15 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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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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Operation Jake

Sat, Oct 10 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Operation Jake 5K

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5k7K Run +3

From $0 Closed

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13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Niles, IL Niles

5K Run/Walk5K Youth Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5K

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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