5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 515 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk in East Moline on April 22. Illinois 5K races run primarily April.

Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Polish Independence Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Polish Independence 5K WalkPolish Independence 5K RunPolish Independence 10K Run

From $49 Closed

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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

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

1 Mile Walk-Veterans1 Mile Walk-Non Veterans5k Run-Veterans +9

From $10 Closed

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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 Closed

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

From $25 Closed

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K Untimed5K - Extended Online Registration5K +5

From $12.99 Open

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

From $8 Closed

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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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 $30 Open

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Sun, Nov 1 · Urbana, IL Urbana

5K Walk5K Run5K Virtual Race +2

From $30 Closed

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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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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

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

Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KT-Shirt Only +2

From $20 Closed

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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 10 spots left

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

5K RunShirt OnlyWalk ONLY

From $20 Closed

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BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Burr Ridge, IL Burr Ridge

BridgeTogether 5K

From $40 Closed

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

5k

From $45 Closed

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K

From $45 Closed

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

5K

From $25 Closed

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2025 Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Decatur, IL Decatur

1/2 Mile Tot Trot (Ages 12 and Under)5K Run/WalkVirtual 10K +4

From $25 Closed

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Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Youth Fun Run5K Run5k Walk (Non Competetive) +2

From $15 Closed

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

5K Fitness Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $21 Closed

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Grove Express 5K

From $35 Closed

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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Late Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only)Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashKids Gobbler 50 Yard Dash

From $15 Closed 100 spots left

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +8

From $0 Open

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +3

From $0 Open

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

5K

From $35 Open

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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Palatine, IL Palatine

2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/WalkSammy Scurry 100 Yard Kids Dash +1

From $10 Closed

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +7

From $0 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

1 Mile Walk5kKids 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Thanksgiving Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Thanksgiving Trail Trot

From $20 Closed

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

5K - UNTIMEDKid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)Virtual Run 5K +7

From $0 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Open

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Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Reindeer Dash (10 and under)Santa Run/Walk 5K1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

From $10 Closed

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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Kids Division Fun Run (11 & Under)5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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