5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 301 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Friday Night Hype 5K presented by Fleet Feet and adidas in Chicago on July 24. Illinois 5K races run primarily July.

Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville
1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy
Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk
From $10 Open Closing Soon 18 spots left
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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove
Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.T-shirt (If you are not participating in the races but would like a T-shirt, select this option to purchase a T-shirt.)
From $10 Open Closing Soon
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Hill of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington
Recreational Wave 6 - 9:50AMCompetitive - Men - 8:30AMCompetitive - Men - Master's Division (40+) - 8:30AM +15
From $40 Open 10 spots left
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