5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 472 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Race Against Gun Violence in Chicago on June 4. Illinois 5K races run primarily June through July.

DRC Rock Springs Ramble

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

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

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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 28 spots left

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The Big Run - Decatur, Il

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Open Closing Soon

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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 100 spots left

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Chicago Beer MileNon Alcoholic 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 MileCoaches HeatCollegiate Heat +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hometown Heroes 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Shawneetown, IL Shawneetown

5k

From $30 Closed

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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

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness 10K Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

5K Run / Walk

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +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

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Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

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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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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K - Virtual Race5K - Race10K - Race +2

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CASA Color Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Sycamore, IL Sycamore

5K Color Run

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Races for all Paces

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, IL Charleston

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

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The Princeton Mile

Sat, Jun 6 · Princeton, IL Princeton

1 Mile Run - Elite Division1 Mile Run - Open Division

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Strawberry Strut

Sat, Jun 6 · Carthage, IL Carthage

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Walk5k Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk

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Run for the Roses 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Roselle, IL Roselle

Kids' .6k Race - 12 & UnderRun for the Roses 5k

From $10 Closed

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Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

2 Mile Walk5K Run

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Snowflake Shuffle for MG

Sun, Jun 7 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Snowflake Shuffle for MG Adult RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Virtual RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Youth Registration

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The 5K Monarch March

Sun, Jun 7 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Monarch March, 5K Walk/Run

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Makin’ Strides for Strays

Sun, Jun 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Mullarkey's Spirits Run

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Super 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Jun 11 · Metropolis, IL Metropolis

Super 5K

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Chicagoland SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Fri, Jun 12 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5k Run/WalkSCAD Social Reunion & Presentation5K Race and Reunion Bundle

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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2026 La Moille Buffalo Days 5K

Fri, Jun 12 · La Moille, IL La Moille

2026 Buffalo Days of La Moille 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Sullivan Dash & Bash

Sat, Jun 13 · Sullivan, IL Sullivan

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K Run (Timed)5K Fun Run/WalkCat Napper

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - 1911 Initiative Scholarship run/walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual5k Run/Walk

From $19.11 Open Closing Soon

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Minooka Summerfest 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Minooka, IL Minooka

Minooka Summerfest 5k Race 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Dash Around the Lake

Sat, Jun 13 · Mundelein, IL Mundelein

Annual Adult 5K Run/5K WalkAnnual 5K Run/5K Walk Age 7 to High School current year GraduatesVirtual - Annual 5K Run/5K Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Saint Joseph, IL Saint Joseph

Kids Fun RunTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5kTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k – VIRTUAL

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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CAC Root Beer Float Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

10kVirtual 5K5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Red White Glow 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

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Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

Sat, Jun 13 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

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Lace Up 5K Run, Walk and Kids 100 Yard Dash

Sat, Jun 13 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

5K Run / WalkKids 100 Yard Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

5K Run/Walk5K RUCK50 Meter Kid Dash +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Race with your Heart

Sat, Jun 13 · Eureka, IL Eureka

WalkRace with your HeartRace with your Heart +1

Closed

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Florissa Family 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Dixon, IL Dixon

Kids Fun Run (untimed)5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Skyhawk Shuffle

Sun, Jun 14 · Johnsburg, IL Johnsburg

1 Mile Youth/Student Fun Run5K5K Student

From $35 Closed

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