5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 316 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run For Autism 5k in Kankakee on June 21. Illinois 5K races run primarily June.

Maple City 4

Sat, Jun 20 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Maple City - 1 mileMaple City 4 - 4 mile race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Olympic Tavern 5K Spirits Run for ALS

Sat, Jun 20 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Olympic Tavern 5K or 6.6K Spirits Run for ALS

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Palatine, IL Palatine

2026 JOURNEYS 1K Fun Run/Walk2026 JOURNEYS 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k Virtual5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

Sat, Jun 20 · Addison, IL Addison

POW! to Cancer 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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26th Annual June Jamboree 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · New Baden, IL New Baden

June Jamboree 5K VIRTUAL RunJune Jamboree 5k Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Olson's Ace Dad's Dash 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkDad's Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open

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2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Olney Center Shrine Father's Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Olney, IL Olney

5K WALK ONLY5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Shoebox 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Davis, IL Davis

Shoebox 1 Mile Run/WalkShoebox 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

Sat, Jun 20 · Morton, IL Morton

5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Little Miracles 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Springfield, IL Springfield

3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)3K5K Youth (Age 9 to 17) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beedles Braving Batten 5k Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Adult 5K Walk RegistrationVIRTUAL ParticipantVOLUNTEER SHIRT *After VOLUNTEER Sign-up* +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Their Lives 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mokena, IL Mokena

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Local 3092 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Local 3092 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Granite City, IL Granite City

5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Open

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Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Autism 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

2 Mile WalkRun For Autism

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Wood Dale, IL Wood Dale

Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Daisy Dash

Sun, Jun 21 · Clarendon Hills, IL Clarendon Hills

Kids 1K Fun Run5K

From $20 Closed

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Trinity Triumph 5K

Tue, Jun 23 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

5K Run

Closed

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DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 25 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

DECU Glow Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tolono Twilight Trek 5K

Fri, Jun 26 · Tolono, IL Tolono

Tolono Twilight Trek 5K WalkTolono Twilight Trek 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

"Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Strides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller DivisionStrides for Strength 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Carrier Mills - Stonefort Cross Country 5k!

Sat, Jun 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 27 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1 Mile WalkVirtual5k Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k Virtual5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Macomb, IL Macomb

2 Mile5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Malta Tractor Trot

Sat, Jun 27 · Malta, IL Malta

Tractor Trot 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · West Salem, IL West Salem

1 mile kids fun run5K Run/Walk5K walk

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Funky Bunch 3 Mile Invite — DRESS UP!

Sat, Jun 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

3 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Youth5K Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Belvidere Heritage Days 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Belvidere Heritage Days 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Running For Valor

Sat, Jun 27 · Sterling, IL Sterling

2nd Annual Running For Valor

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 27 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Competitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMEDNon-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMED

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 27 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Pretzel City 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Downs, IL Downs

1 Mile Walk - Untimed5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Coal Valley, IL Coal Valley

1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Age 16 and above)1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 15 and under) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Friendship Festival 1.5 Mile Fitness WalkFriendship Festival 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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All American Amble 5K - Cancelled for 2026

Sat, Jun 27 · Rochester, IL Rochester

5K - CANCELLED

From $30 Closed

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Chicago Legends 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Chicago Legends 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Mattoon Knights of Columbus Race the Cross

Sat, Jun 27 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

5K Race

From $35 Closed

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Raging Road Rally Stronger Together Benefiting Carlee Tessendorf & Callie Plager

Sat, Jun 27 · Lanark, IL Lanark

5KT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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COREY CARES FOUNDATION WALK & RUN

Sun, Jun 28 · Aurora, IL Aurora

WALK & RUN - PREMIUMVIRTUAL WALK & RUNWALK & RUN - GENERAL

From $25 Closed

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Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)2 Mile Run (Timed)

From $14 Open

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RUN WHITE and BOOM

Fri, Jul 3 · Bement, IL Bement

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Tuscola Firecracker 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Tuscola Firecracker 5K Run -- Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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