5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 209 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Chicago in Chicago on October 24. Illinois 5K races run primarily October.

2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Chicago

Sat, Oct 24 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Walk5K Run - Registration Closed +1

From $0 Closed

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

5K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Wellness Warrior Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWellness Warrior Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5K5K VirtualKids Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon 77 spots left

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

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Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenup, IL Greenup

🐾 Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!

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STARS Girls Club Walk to End Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thon

Sat, Oct 24 · Calumet City, IL Calumet City

5k

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K - Virtual5K

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Orient Spooky 5k!

Sat, Oct 24 · Orient, IL Orient

Orient Spooky 5k!

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome Foundation

Sat, Oct 24 · Anywhere, IL Anywhere

Virtual 5KKids 12 & Under

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

1 Mile Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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26th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Phide Phive-K

Sun, Oct 25 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Phide Phive-K

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Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris, IL Morris

Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run / Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

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Carriel Jr. High 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · O Fallon, IL O Fallon

CJHS 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5kVirtual 5KThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 30 · Louisville, IL Louisville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk2026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

5k WalkVirtual 5k5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Hill Winery Halloween Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Carthage, IL Carthage

Lake Hill Halloween Wine Walk 1 mileLake Hill Halloween 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

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Hope In Motion 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Hope In Motion 5K Fun Run – First 50 Free T-Shirt

From $30 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Johnston City, IL Johnston City

5K Fun Run/WalkBar Crawl Fundraiser ONLY

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Normal, IL Normal

Howl-O-Ween Hustle 1 Mile WalkHowl-O-Ween Hustle 5K

From $30 Open

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music Boosters

Sat, Nov 7 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

2026 Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Cookie Run

Sat, Nov 7 · EDWARDSVILLE, IL EDWARDSVILLE

1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run3 Mile Cookie Monster Run

From $0 Open

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KStroller +2

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

AdultFamilyStudent

From $25 Open

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12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

5K VirtualRace Bundle5K +1

From $20 Open

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Run the Course 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

5k - Non-Member5k - Deer Park Member

From $25 Open

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Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sun, Nov 8 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Men's RaceWomen's Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Redder for Edder 3 Mile Run and Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

3 Mile Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Broncos on the Run

Fri, Nov 13 · Cerro Gordo, IL Cerro Gordo

Broncos on the Run

From $20 Open

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Maryville Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Maryville, IL Maryville

1 mile accuracy run/walk5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Royal Run 5K5K in Prayer - Pray in the Church for our Athletes as they run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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