5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 451 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.

Reindeer 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Anna, IL Anna

Reindeer 1 MileReindeer 5k

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 Run5K 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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Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Community Race- Fun RunMasters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderXC 6K

From $25 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open

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Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Crete, IL Crete

Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 12 and Under)Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 13 and over)

From $25 Closed

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Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Reindeer Dash (10 and under)Santa Run/Walk 5K1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

From $10 Closed

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Eggnog Jog 3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Eggnog Jog 3K

From $25 Closed

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run 1.6 Mile RunLincoln's Jingle Bell Run 5k Race

From $20 Closed

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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Norridge, IL Norridge

Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

3 Mile

From $30 Open

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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Sun, Dec 6 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Closed

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

Sat, Dec 12 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Stroll MileSanta Stroll 5KJingle Jog

From $20 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

5K

From $35 Closed

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Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Sat, Dec 19 · Markham, IL Markham

Catch the Elf 5kCatch the Elf 10k

From $35 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Virtual 5k

From $25 Closed

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Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

5k

From $25 Open

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Resolution Run 6K

Fri, Jan 1 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Resolution Run 6K

From $25 Open

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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration

Fri, Jan 1 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Get Lit NO ShirtGet Lit w/ Shirt

From $20 Closed

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18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5kHalf Marathon

From $38 Open

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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K5K

From $30 Closed

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Shorewood Shuffle

Sat, Mar 13 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5K5KKids “Little Leprechaun” Dash +1

From $0 Closed 50 spots left

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 3 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Walk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More +1

From $20 Closed

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Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Machesney Park, IL Machesney Park

5k Walk (untimed)5k Walk (untimed)5K Competitive Race +1

From $30 Closed

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I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun, Apr 18 · Oswego, IL Oswego

I Raced The Law Color Run 12 and UnderI Raced The Law Color Run 12 and UnderI Raced The Law Color Run +5

From $10 Closed

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K - SOLD OUT5KKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Junior DashJunior DashYouth Mile +3

From $10 Closed

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 1 · Byron, IL Byron

5K Ruck5k5k +5

From $40 Open

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 1 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $30 Open

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Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 1 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Hike for Hearing 5K Run/WalkHike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Sat, May 8 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk2K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Closed

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Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Sat, May 8 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictPink 5k Oak Brook Park District

From $25 Closed

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Quarryman Challenge

Sat, May 8 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K5K10 Mile +1

From $30 Closed

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 22 · Byron, IL Byron

Kid's CourseKid's Course9:45 am Open 5K +30

From $39 Open 31 spots left

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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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SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS

Fri, Jun 4 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Open 1 MileOpen 1 MileCoaches Heat +4

From $20 Closed

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Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 5 · Harvard, IL Harvard

2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run +3

From $25 Closed

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

VirtualSpecial Pricing 20275k Run/Walk +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left

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