5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 496 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the HAA 3K FUN RUN in Deerfield on May 29. Illinois 5K races run primarily May through July.

HAA 3K FUN RUN

Fri, May 29 · Deerfield, IL Deerfield

4th ANNUAL HAA 3K FunRun

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Fearless for Hunter

Fri, May 29 · Goodfield, IL Goodfield

2 Mile Walk Only2 Mile Walk and Disc Golf Tournament5K Run Only +3

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Orient Color Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Orient, IL Orient

Adult 5K Color Run/Walk (Ages 13+)Kids 5K Color Run/Walk (12 & Under)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Jackson County / Murphysboro Relay for Life 5k

Sat, May 30 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Youth Fun Run (12 & Under)5k Run5k Walk

From $15 Closed

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

VIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open Closing Soon

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First Responder & Veteran Wellness Fair & 5K

Sat, May 30 · Watseka, IL Watseka

5K Run/WalkRace Shirt

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

8K Trail RaceKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Race for Peace—5K CompetitiveRace for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 30 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

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Jackson County-Murphysboro IL 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, May 30 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Youth Fun Run5 K Run/Walk Registration

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Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K

Sat, May 30 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Defeat the Stigma 5k

Sat, May 30 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

5K Run

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Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot

Sat, May 30 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot - 5K Fun Run

From $35 Closed

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, May 30 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

5k Trail Run10k Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Trail Trot Cross Country 5K and Kid's Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Kid's Fun RunTrail Trot 5K Cross Country Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Adult RunnerAdult WalkerAdult Skater +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Dino Dash

Sat, May 30 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Fun Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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WARRIOR RUSH 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)

Sat, May 30 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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CHI Mental Health Color Run/Walk 5K

Sat, May 30 · Arthur, IL Arthur

Kids Run5K Color Run/Walk

From $12.51 Closed

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, May 30 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

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Young Hearts for Life 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Young Hearts for Life 5K Run/Walk

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Everybody Rides 2026

Sun, May 31 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

1.6 Mile - Kid Ride w/Kid Friendly Rest Stop at Renaux Park!10 Mile Trail Ride32 Mile Road Ride +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mistie Hill Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 31 · Custer Park, IL Custer Park

5kVolunteer 9:30am to 11:00am and RunVolunteer 11:30am-1pm and Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5K

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, May 31 · Elgin, IL Elgin

2K Fun Walk5K Race5K Youth Race (19 and Under) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run5K Walk (Untimed)5K Virtual +5

From $24.99 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Carrera de las Rosas

Mon, Jun 1 · Des Plaines, IL Des Plaines

Caminata de las Rosas - 1k Cross Country Walk/RunVirtual Carrera Run - 5kVirtual Carrera Run - 1k +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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IPTT Progressive Marathon

Tue, Jun 2 · Country Club Hills, IL Country Club Hills

Progressive Marathon

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The Big Run - Decatur, Il

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Open Closing Soon

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DRC Rock Springs Ramble

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Rock Springs Ramble 5KRock Springs Ramble Virtual 5KRock Springs KIDS Ramble

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run - Bloomington Illinois

Wed, Jun 3 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Kids 1 Mile RunThe Big Run 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS

Fri, Jun 5 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Open 1 MileMasters HeatCollegiate Heat +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Virginia, IL Virginia

Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

5K Run / Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Oneness 5k RunOneness WalkOneness 10K Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K - Virtual Race5K - Race10K - Virtual Race +2

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 6 · Harvard, IL Harvard

2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run10K

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

1/3 Mile Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K Run

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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Princeton Mile

Sat, Jun 6 · Princeton, IL Princeton

1 Mile Run - Elite Division1 Mile Run - Open Division

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5k

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Races for all Paces

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, IL Charleston

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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