5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 302 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Chicago Miles for Melanoma 5K in Chicago on July 19. Illinois 5K races run primarily July.

Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Freeport, IL Freeport
Healthy Heart Hustle Victory Lap 1 mileHealthy Heart Hustle 5k RunHealthy Heart Hustle 5K Walk
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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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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