5K Races in Chicago, Illinois

There are 21 5K races in Chicago, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Always in Our Hearts 5K on September 5.

Always in Our Hearts 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk Adult5K Run/Walk YouthVirtual +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Nature Walk5K Run, Walk or RollKid's Dash - 400m or 800m

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

From $30 Open

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Chicago River Swim

Fri, Sep 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1-Mile Swim2-Mile Swim

From $120 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

Road 1K5K

From $40 Open

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RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie

Sun, Sep 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $10 Open

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Abuelitos 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Abuelitos 5k

From $25 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkVirtual RunPre-Event Volunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Chicago Vocational Alumni Association, Inc. 5K Torch Trail

Sat, Oct 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $35 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk5K Chip-Timed Run

From $37 Open

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HOW 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road HOW 5K - WalkHOW 5K - Walk and AfterpartyHOW 5K - Run and Afterparty +2

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual StudentFamilyAdult

From $25 Open

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Edison Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/WalkSilver SponsorPremier Sponsor +3

From $25 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K5K - SOLD OUTKids' Race - SOLD OUT +1

From $15 Open

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