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.

My Reason to Run 5K and 10K

Sat, May 9 · Effingham, IL Effingham

1.5 Mile Walk5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Ribbons of Hope 5k

Sat, May 9 · Mokena, IL Mokena

1 Mile Walk5kKids Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Old King Coal 5K

Sat, May 9 · West Frankfort, IL West Frankfort

1-Mile Fun Walk5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Ina, IL Ina

Lap the Lake 5K

From $25 Open

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Utica, IL Utica

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mama's Run 2026

Sat, May 9 · Zion, IL Zion

Mama's Run 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

Sat, May 9 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

5k Run/Walk | VIRTUAL5k Run/WalkTri-Challenge - (Clydesdale/Athena) +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rivian 5K

Sat, May 9 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Maryville Police Donut Dash 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 9 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Stars & Spikes: Totally Rad 5k

Sat, May 9 · Lombard, IL Lombard

1 Mile5kSwag Only

From $0 Open

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Starved Rock Country Marathon

Sat, May 9 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k10KHalf Marathon - No Shirt +3

From $40 Open

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RMS Color Fun Run 5K

Sat, May 9 · Batavia, IL Batavia

RMS Color Fun Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Sat, May 9 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Barrington, IL Barrington

5K Walk - UNTIMED5K Kids Division Fun Run5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Quad Cities Distance Classic

Sun, May 10 · Moline, IL Moline

5kHalf Marathon

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Rec Jamboree 5k

Sat, May 16 · Martinsville, IL Martinsville

1 Mile Fun Run5k RunKids Run

From $15 Open

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Run for Brain Health

Sat, May 16 · Chadwick, IL Chadwick

5K Trail Run5K Road RunSupport the Cause

From $25 Open

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Armed Forces Day: America's Kids Run + Run the Rock 5K/10K

Sat, May 16 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

Run the Rock

From $35 Closed

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Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

BSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Spirits Run on the Rocks a Waukegan 5k

Sat, May 16 · Waukegan, IL Waukegan

Spirits on the Rocks 5k

From $40 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

Sat, May 16 · Danville, IL Danville

Kennekuk Road Runners Cats and Dogs 5kKennekuk Road Runners Dogs and Cats

From $30 Open

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2026 Harlem Huskie Hustle 5K Walk/Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Machesney Park, IL Machesney Park

1 Mile Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hope Series

Sat, May 16 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Hope Series

From $0 Open

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Unleash the Superhero in You 5K

Sat, May 16 · Elizabethtown, IL Elizabethtown

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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BeACTIVE

Sat, May 16 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5KKids' 100m Fun Dash (Ages 9 and under)

From $20 Open

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2026 LOGOS MISSIONS RUN FOR LOVE

Sat, May 16 · Glenview, IL Glenview

1 Mile Walk/ Sign Up5K Run/ Sign Up

From $30 Open

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Cary Hero Dash 5KM Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Cary, IL Cary

Hero Dash 5KM Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Wolf Lake 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Wolf Lake 5kKids Run

From $10 Open

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S2 Faction 5K - Bloomington

Sat, May 16 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

5K

From $40 Open

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Dash for the Dogs 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Barrington, IL Barrington

1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Willard 5k Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · River Forest, IL River Forest

Willard 5k Fun Run and Mini Loop

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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I Got Your Six Walk/Run

Sun, May 17 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

2 Mile Walk - Virtual2 Mile Walk (Not Timed)2 Mile Walk (Not Timed) w/Dog +4

From $30 Open

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Darien Dash

Sun, May 17 · Darien, IL Darien

1 Mile5k10k +1

From $0 Open

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20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health - Hope in Every Step

Sun, May 17 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Walk the Walk 2026

From $30 Open

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Panther Gym Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Panther Gym Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

Sat, May 23 · Onarga, IL Onarga

Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

From $30 Open

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The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

Sat, May 23 · La Salle, IL La Salle

The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

From $45 Open

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

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 23 · Byron, IL Byron

Kid's Course9:45 am Open 5K10:30 am Open 10K +14

From $39 Open Closing Soon 31 spots left

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Capital City Biathlon & 5K

Sat, May 23 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

CCB 5KCapital City Mini-BiathlonCapital City Biathlon for Teams +3

From $0 Open

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Western Springs Tower Trot

Sat, May 23 · Western Springs, IL Western Springs

5k Walk (Non-Resident)5k Run (Non-Resident)5K Walk (Resident) +5

From $5 Open

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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Run for Heroes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K hosted by Revive Vienna

Sat, May 23 · Vienna, IL Vienna

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Bonifest 5K

Sat, May 23 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

3K Walk (Families)3K Walk5K Run/Walk (Families) +1

From $30 Open

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We Remember

Sat, May 23 · Mt. Carroll, IL Mt. Carroll

5k

From $20 Open

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Rend Lake Run With Rotary

Sat, May 23 · Benton, IL Benton

2k Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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The Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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Clayton's Tap Kindness Run

Sun, May 24 · Morris, IL Morris

Clayton's TapKindness Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Ruck It 2

Sun, May 24 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Ruck It 2

From $20 Open

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