5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 207 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Washington Park Trail Trek in Springfield on October 24. Illinois 5K races run primarily October.

HOW 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

HOW 5K - Run and AfterpartyHOW 5K - WalkHOW 5K - Walk and Afterparty +2

From $25 Closed

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Paws for a Cause 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Paws for a Cause 5k

Closed

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Oktoberfest Rotary Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

1 Mile (Untimed)5KBrat Dinner + Shirt (No Race) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run, Walk & Roll Geneva

Sun, Oct 18 · Geneva, IL Geneva

5kVirtual 5k

From $0 Closed

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENTTRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike RideTRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

From $35 Closed

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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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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)5K5K - Virtual

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Orient Spooky 5k!

Sat, Oct 24 · Orient, IL Orient

Orient Spooky 5k!

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

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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

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

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

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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

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

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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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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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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 5kThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5kVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 RunVirtual 5k5k Walk

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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Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Normal, IL Normal

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

From $30 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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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

FamilyStudentAdult

From $25 Open

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12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

5K Virtual5KRace Bundle +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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