5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 446 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Lucky Dog Virtual 5K in Anywhere on March 14. Illinois 5K races run primarily March through January.

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago

Sat, Mar 7 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Robert Reed Spirits Run at Village Inn

Sat, Mar 7 · Skokie, IL Skokie

The Robert Reed Spirits Run at Village Inn

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DUbliNDEE Kilted 5K Race and Fun Walk

Sat, Mar 7 · East Dundee, IL East Dundee

DUbliNDEE Kilted 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Miller Park Zoo Stampede

Sat, Mar 7 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K3K Walk (Not Timed)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Zion Frosty 5K

Sat, Mar 7 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Closed

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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Sat, Mar 7 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Mar 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Lucky Dog Virtual 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Anywhere, IL Anywhere

Lucky Dog Virtual 5k

From $35 Open

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Lucky Dog 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Lucky Dog 1/2 Mile Stroll (includes one dog registration)Lucky Dog 5K Run/Walk (includes one dog registration)Lucky Dog 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Shamrock Beer Run - Rockford

Sat, Mar 14 · Rockford, IL Rockford

5kBrewFest Entry (No 5K)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Kids Rainbow Dash

Sat, Mar 14 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Lucky Leprechaun 5K50 Yard Kids' Rainbow Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Murphysboro St. Patrick's Day 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 14 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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McHenry Kiwanis Club Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Mchenry, IL Mchenry

5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

Sat, Mar 14 · Virtual, IL Virtual

Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

From $12 Open

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Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg

Sat, Mar 14 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Chicago

Sat, Mar 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of Saline County Animals - St Patrick's Day 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Harrisburg, IL Harrisburg

5K run/walk WITHOUT A DOG5K run/walk WITH A DOG

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Patrick's Day 5k

Sat, Mar 14 · Hampshire, IL Hampshire

5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Shorewood Shuffle

Sat, Mar 14 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5KKids “Little Leprechaun” Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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

Sat, Mar 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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Castle Ridge Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Centralia, IL Centralia

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Welcome to the 10th Annual SOB Run for CASA of Kendall County

Sat, Mar 14 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

S.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Waterloo Citizens for a Pool St. Paddy's Day 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Waterloo, IL Waterloo

5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Titan Trek 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Chatham, IL Chatham

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Students (K-12)5K Run / Walk

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods

Sat, Mar 14 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Virtual 5k5K Beer Run & BrewFest

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Plainfield PaddyDay Mile

Sun, Mar 15 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

1 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 15 · Deer Park, IL Deer Park

Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run 5K5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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St. Patrick's Day Run Bloomington

Sun, Mar 15 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Lucky 7K & 1M

Sun, Mar 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Lucky 1M RunLucky 7K and 1MLucky 7K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Xtra Mile Run/Walk Registration

Tue, Mar 17 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Run/Walk Registration With Locally Designed & Printed Tee

From $25 Open

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Hop Your Bundts Off Fun Run 5k and Easter Egg Hunt

Sat, Mar 21 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

5K

From $30 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

Sat, Mar 21 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

5K10K15K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lori's Walleye Run 5K

Sat, Mar 21 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

Lori's Walleye Run 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Wendy Puff Eureka Spirits Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Eureka, IL Eureka

The Wendy Puff Eureka Spirits Run

From $50 Open

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Spring Break Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Spring Break 5kSpring Break 10k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Route 66 Roadhouse Spirits Run

Sun, Mar 22 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

Route 66 Roadhouse Spirits Run

From $50 Open

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Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run

Sat, Mar 28 · Machesney Park, IL Machesney Park

5k Walk (untimed)5K Competitive Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Conejito 5K (Easter Run)

Sat, Mar 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Conejito 5K (Easter Run)

From $59.99 Open

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The Muddy Waters 5k: A Spirits Run at Fat Tommy’s

Sat, Mar 28 · Midlothian, IL Midlothian

The Muddy Miles: A Spirits Run at Fat Tommy’s

From $50 Open

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Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm to Farm 5K/10K Run

Sat, Mar 28 · Winslow, IL Winslow

5k Fun Run/Walk5k Competitive Run10k +1

From $0 Open

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Foundation 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Mar 28 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

5K Run (Timed)Walk (Not Timed)

From $30 Open

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IlliniThon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 28 · Urbana, IL Urbana

IlliniThon 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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The Uptown Spirits Run

Sun, Mar 29 · Charleston, IL Charleston

The Uptown Spirits Run

From $50 Open

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5K For CATCH

Sat, Apr 4 · Northbrook, IL Northbrook

Virtual 5K Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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The Brian Piccolo Legacy Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Evergreen Park, IL Evergreen Park

The Brian Piccolo Legacy Run

From $50 Open

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Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

5k

From $25 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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