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.

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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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

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

From $15 Closed

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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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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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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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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Run - 5KKid's Division 5K Fun RunHot Cider Hustle 5K - Extended Registration +8

From $12.99 Open

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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) - Extended Online RegistrationCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +8

From $0 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

From $25 Closed

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Run5K Walk +1

From $0 Open

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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)5K5K - Virtual

From $20 Closed

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Marshall Rotary presents: Jack-O-Jog 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

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

From $5 Closed

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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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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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run (12 years & Under)5K Untimed +5

From $12.99 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $45 Open

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

From $8 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Sun, Nov 1 · Urbana, IL Urbana

5K Walk5K Run5K Virtual Race +2

From $30 Closed

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Closed

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KStroller +2

From $20 Closed

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Burr Ridge, IL Burr Ridge

BridgeTogether 5K

From $40 Closed

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

5K RunShirt OnlyWalk ONLY

From $20 Closed

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Nov 14 · Memphis, IL Memphis

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

5k

From $45 Closed

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2025 Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Decatur, IL Decatur

1/2 Mile Tot Trot (Ages 12 and Under)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $25 Closed

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Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Youth Fun Run5K Run5k Walk (Non Competetive) +2

From $15 Closed

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

5K Fitness Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $21 Closed

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

1 Mile WalkKids 5k5k

From $20 Open

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Grove Express 5K

From $35 Closed

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

5K (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)5K +3

From $0 Open

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

5K

From $35 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 5K5K +7

From $0 Open

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2026 Thanksgiving Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Thanksgiving Trail Trot

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

5K5K - UNTIMED5K - Extended Online Registration +7

From $0 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Closed

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Closed

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

5K Kids Division Fun Run (11 & Under)5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +4

From $0 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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