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.

Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Homewood, IL Homewood

Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Run for a Sole 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Run for a Sole - 5K

From $75 Open

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Tue, Nov 24 · Du Quoin, IL Du Quoin

Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/WalkDu Quoin Holiday Hustle Competitive 5K WalkDu Quoin Holiday Hustle Competitive 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

5K

From $29.99 Open

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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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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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2026 Thanksgiving Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Thanksgiving Trail Trot

From $20 Closed

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Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!

Thu, Nov 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Kids Fun Run (12 and under)5K Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank

Thu, Nov 26 · Byron, IL Byron

Turkey Trot 5K - Presented by Byron Bank

From $30 Open

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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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UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Springfield, IL Springfield

UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K - Virtual OptionUIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills

5K

From $20 Open

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Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

5k Trotters5k Speedy TrottersFamily Trot 9am

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Giving Thanks 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

5K Run/Walk - Adult (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Youth (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Adult (Virtual) +1

From $20 Open

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Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

From $30 Open

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Trout Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Trout Valley, IL Trout Valley

Kids Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon

Thu, Nov 26 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

5 Mile or 3 Mile

From $25 Open

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Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Seneca, IL Seneca

Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

From $20 Open

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Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Joliet, IL Joliet

1 Mile Kids RunPoultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk

From $12 Open

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Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Robinson, IL Robinson

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Grove Express 5K

From $35 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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Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary

Thu, Nov 26 · La Grange, IL La Grange

5K Run/Walk

From $31.5 Open

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City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

3 Mile Run or 1.5 Mile WalkKids Half Mile Run1.5 Mile Walk

From $0 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Toledo

Thu, Nov 26 · Toledo, IL Toledo

3 Mile

From $25 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

1 Mile WalkKids 5k5k

From $20 Open

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Edison Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/WalkPremier SponsorGobble Gallop +3

From $25 Closed

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SGFMC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

5k

From $25 Open

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SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 1-MILE WALKSANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K

From $30 Open

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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Sat, Nov 28 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)4-Mile Run w/ Shirt +1

From $25 Open

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Reindeer 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Anna, IL Anna

Reindeer 1 MileReindeer 5k

From $25 Closed

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18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run - Adult5K Run - Youth (Ages 19 and under)5K Walk - Individual

From $30 Open

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2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

Sat, Nov 28 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

From $40 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Holiday Hustle 5KHoliday Hustle 5K

From $35 Open

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CANCELLED Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Masters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderCommunity Race- Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Santa Stomp 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 29 · Teutopolis, IL Teutopolis

Santa Stomp 1 Mile Fun Run / WalkVirtual 5KYouth 5K +2

From $20 Closed

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Fulton Illuminated Christmas Run/Walk

Fri, Dec 4 · Fulton, IL Fulton

Fulton Illuminated 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $24 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Norridge, IL Norridge

Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open

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The HUB Jingle Bell Jog 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Marion, IL Marion

Individual RegistrationFamily Registration

From $25 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 Open

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Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run 1.6 Mile RunLincoln's Jingle Bell Run 5k Race

From $20 Closed

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Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Crete, IL Crete

Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 12 and Under)Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 13 and over)

From $25 Closed

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2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Ginger Loop 1 Mile Fun RunGingerbread 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Eggnog Jog 3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Eggnog Jog 3K

From $25 Closed

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

3 Mile

From $30 Open

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