5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 233 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Operation Jake in Herrin on October 10. Illinois 5K races run primarily October.

Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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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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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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26th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris, IL Morris

Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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

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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run / Walk

From $45 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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 40 spots left

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Virtual 5KThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5kThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $30 Open

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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

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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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Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K

From $15 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 $25 Open

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

5k Walk5k RunVirtual 5k

From $25 Open

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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 50 spots left

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile5k

From $25 Open

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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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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

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

Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KFamily & Friends (Cheer a runner with a sign) +2

From $20 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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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

StudentAdultFamily

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 - Deer Park Member5k - Non-Member

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sun, Nov 8 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Women's RaceMen's Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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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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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

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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

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Fun Run

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Sat, Nov 14 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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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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New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

5K Run/WalkFun Run (Untimed)

From $15 Open

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

5K RunWalk ONLYShirt Only

From $20 Open

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The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

From $60 Open 60 spots left

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K

From $55 Open

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Jingle Dash 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Jingle Dash 5K

From $45 Open

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

5k

From $45 Open

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Jolly Jingle 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Harrisburg, IL Harrisburg

5K Run/Walk

Closed

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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

1 Mile Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Titan Trek 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Chatham, IL Chatham

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Students (K-12) +3

From $22 Open

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Sandwich Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

5k

From $40 Open

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