5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 275 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Always in Our Hearts 5K in Chicago on September 5. Illinois 5K races run primarily September through July.

Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville
5K Run/WalkVolunteer and Run 8:30am to 10:00amVolunteer and Run 7:00am to 8:30am
From $0 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left
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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison
1.25 Mile Walk5K Run
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Galena, IL Galena
5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race1 Lap Fun Run/Walk
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Thin Mint Sprint 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fox River Grove, IL Fox River Grove
1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1
From $40 Open Closing Soon
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Down to Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Sherman, IL Sherman
Down to WalkWalk w/ us - NO SHIRTOur Rockstars (only member with DS) (register by 9/1 to guarantee shirt) +1
From $0 Open
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Race to Recycle

Sat, Sep 19 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit
Fun walk around the park (not timed)5 K TimedVirtual 5 K (not timed)
From $20 Closed
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