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.

Woods Creek Feet Meet

Sun, Apr 26 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

1 Mile Run/Walk (14 and Under Registration)1 Mile Run/Walk (15+ /Adult Registration)Crazy Cub Challenge 1M & 5K (15 & Up) +4

From $10 Closed

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Jacobs Farm Charity Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Streamwood, IL Streamwood

2.25k5KGirls on the Run 5k

From $30 Open

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White Lily Project 5k Run and Walk

Sat, May 2 · Teutopolis, IL Teutopolis

1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race

Sat, May 2 · Mchenry, IL Mchenry

5k Open Heat (6:30)5k Open Heat (6:45)5k Open Heat (7:00) +13

From $70 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 2 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Open

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 2 · Byron, IL Byron

5K Ruck5kRuck 10K +1

From $40 Open

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Steck Elementary School Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile

From $22 Open

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Riddle Me This 5K

Sat, May 2 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Riddle Me This 5K

From $25 Open

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Chicago Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run

From $45 Closed

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HOH5K Run/Walk/Roll benefitting the D28 Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund

Sat, May 2 · Northbrook, IL Northbrook

HOH5K - Adult (18+)HOH5K - Child (5-18)Kids Fun Run (Ages 6 and Under) +2

From $0 Closed

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Miles for Smiles 5K

Sat, May 2 · Mchenry, IL Mchenry

5K Foam Run5K Foam Run - MCHS Students

From $15 Open

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Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)Junior Jog +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Kirby Derby

Sat, May 2 · Monticello, IL Monticello

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $25 Open

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Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

Sat, May 2 · Highland, IL Highland

Hydrant, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

From $30 Open

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EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

Sat, May 2 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

From $30 Open

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Mattea's Joy SuperHero 5K

Sat, May 2 · Bradley, IL Bradley

2 Mile WalkKid 2 Mile Walk (12 and under only please)Virtual 5K +2

From $15 Open

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TCS Falcon 5K

Sat, May 2 · Carterville, IL Carterville

TCS Falcon 5K WalkTCS Falcon 5K Walk (10 and under)TCS Falcon 5K Run (10 and under) +1

From $15 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Sat, May 2 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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The Lake Run

Sat, May 2 · Hudson, IL Hudson

3 Mile Walk4.37 Mile12K +1

From $15 Open

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Tailwagger Trot

Sun, May 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K

From $35 Open

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Unit 5K

Sun, May 3 · Normal, IL Normal

One Mile5K

From $10 Open

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Haven's 5K

Sun, May 3 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

Haven's 5K

From $35 Open

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Donovan Color 5K & Bobcat Dash Run/Walk

Fri, May 8 · Donovan, IL Donovan

5K Color Run/WalkStudent Price 18 and Under for the 5K

From $15 Open

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Quarryman Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K10 Mile

From $30 Open

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Maryville Police Donut Dash 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 9 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

From $35 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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Mama's Run 2026

Sat, May 9 · Zion, IL Zion

Mama's Run 2026

From $35 Open

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

Sat, May 9 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

5k Run/Walk | VIRTUAL5k Run/WalkMini Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena) +5

From $25 Open 10 spots left

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Utica, IL Utica

5k

From $25 Open

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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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Old King Coal 5K

Sat, May 9 · West Frankfort, IL West Frankfort

1-Mile Fun Walk5K Run5K Walk

From $25 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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Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Sat, May 9 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

From $25 Open

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Stars & Spikes: Totally Rad 5k

Sat, May 9 · Lombard, IL Lombard

1 Mile5kSwag Only

From $0 Closed

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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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Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Barrington, IL Barrington

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K Run/Walk +4

From $0 Open

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Quad Cities Distance Classic

Sun, May 10 · Moline, IL Moline

5kHalf Marathon

From $27 Open

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Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Wolf Lake 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Wolf Lake 5kKids Run

From $10 Open

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Cary Hero Dash 5KM Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Cary, IL Cary

Hero Dash 5KM Walk/Run

From $25 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

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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 Closing Soon

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Hope Series

Sat, May 16 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Hope Series

From $0 Open

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