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.

2026 Meatballs on the Run 5K

Sun, May 24 · Benld, IL Benld

5K

From $35 Open

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The Memorial 5K

Sun, May 24 · Lake Barrington, IL Lake Barrington

The Memorial 5KThe Memorial 5KBuy an Honor Sign

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cooper's Hawk Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 24 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Race To the Flag

Sun, May 24 · Westmont, IL Westmont

5K - Military Veterans5K5K - Youth +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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HerrinFesta Road Races

Mon, May 25 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Kids MilePark Avenue Mile5k Walk +2

From $5 Open

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National Wine Day Virtual 5k

Mon, May 25 · Your Town, IL Your Town

National Wine Day Virtual 5k 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Mon, May 25 · Sheridan, IL Sheridan

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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Lisa's Rainbow Rockin 5.27K

Wed, May 27 · Steger, IL Steger

5.27K

From $35 Open

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Fearless for Hunter

Fri, May 29 · Goodfield, IL Goodfield

2 Mile Walk Only2 Mile Walk and Disc Golf Tournament5K Run and Disc Golf Tournament +3

From $25 Open

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HAA 3K FUN RUN

Fri, May 29 · Deerfield, IL Deerfield

4th ANNUAL HAA 3K FunRun

From $25 Open

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Orient Color Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Orient, IL Orient

Adult 5K Color Run/Walk (Ages 13+)Kids 5K Color Run/Walk (12 & Under)

From $15 Open

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Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K

Sat, May 30 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Jackson County / Murphysboro Relay for Life 5k

Sat, May 30 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Youth Fun Run (12 & Under)5k Run5k Walk

From $15 Closed

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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

8K Trail RaceKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 30 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Race for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)Race for Peace—5K Competitive

From $35 Open

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Dino Dash

Sat, May 30 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Fun Run

From $45 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open

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Jackson County-Murphysboro IL 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, May 30 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Adult RegistrationYouth Registration (12 and under)

From $20 Open

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First Responder & Veteran Wellness Fair & 5K

Sat, May 30 · Watseka, IL Watseka

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Defeat the Stigma 5k

Sat, May 30 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot

Sat, May 30 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot - 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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The Trail Trot Cross Country 5K and Kid's Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Kid's Fun RunTrail Trot 5K Cross Country Run

From $15 Open

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WARRIOR RUSH 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)

Sat, May 30 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Adult RunnerAdult WalkerAdult Skater +3

From $20 Open

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, May 30 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

5k Trail Run10k Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, May 30 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

From $35 Open

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Young Hearts for Life 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Young Hearts for Life 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Mistie Hill Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 31 · Custer Park, IL Custer Park

5kVolunteer and Run 9:30am to 11:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Everybody Rides 2026

Sun, May 31 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

1.6 Mile - Kid Ride w/Kid Friendly Rest Stop at Renaux Park!10 Mile Trail Ride29 Mile Road Ride +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run5K Walk (Untimed)5K Virtual +5

From $24.99 Open 30 spots left

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, May 31 · Elgin, IL Elgin

2K Fun Walk5K Race5K Youth Race (19 and Under) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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IPTT Progressive Marathon

Tue, Jun 2 · Country Club Hills, IL Country Club Hills

Progressive Marathon

From $20 Open

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The Big Run - Decatur, Il

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Open

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The Big Run - Bloomington Illinois

Wed, Jun 3 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Kids 1 Mile RunThe Big Run 5K

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

5K Run / Walk

From $35 Open

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

1/3 Mile Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K

From $25 Open

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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

From $30 Open

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness 10K Run +1

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5K - Race5K - Virtual Race10K - Race +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 6 · Harvard, IL Harvard

2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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Races for all Paces

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, IL Charleston

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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