5K Races in Illinois 2026 | Upcoming Races & Dates | My Next Race

There are 453 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual in Frankfort on June 17. Illinois 5K races run primarily June through July.

Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.T-shirt (If you are not participating in the races but would like a T-shirt, select this option to purchase a T-shirt.)

From $10 Open

Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs

Sat, Aug 8 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

3 Hour6 Hour

From $45 Open

Bulldog Challenge

Sat, Aug 8 · Effingham, IL Effingham

2 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Closed

RUN FOR C'VILLE

Sat, Aug 8 · Carpentersville, IL Carpentersville

3K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield

Sat, Aug 8 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Joliet, IL Joliet

The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

From $40 Open

Back-to-School Family Fun 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

5K

From $25 Open

Saint Bruno Falcon 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Kennekuk Road Runners - Howl at the Moon 8/4 hour Ultra

Sat, Aug 8 · Danville, IL Danville

4 hr Runners8 hr Runners8 hr Walkers +1

From $75 Open Closing Soon

Miles for Miracles Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

1 Mile2 Miles3 Miles

From $25 Open

Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Thu, Aug 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile2 Mile - Virtual

From $32.5 Open

The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois

Sat, Aug 15 · Port Byron, IL Port Byron

Nick Teddy 5kGhost Runner/Virtual OptionTeddy Trot Kids Run

From $20 Closed

2026 Father Jerry 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Olney, IL Olney

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

Flight to the Finish

Sat, Aug 15 · Zion, IL Zion

Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100M Dash!

From $35 Open

Lena Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Lena, IL Lena

5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

Hull of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Hull, IL Hull

Kids 1/4 MileTimed 5K Competitive RunTimed Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll {RUNNING PROHIBITED} +1

From $10 Open

"Boo" Milby Memory 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · LaSalle, IL LaSalle

5k run

From $30 Open

Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

Harvest Picnic 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Windsor, IL Windsor

Harvest Picnic 5K

From $25 Open

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL

From $35 Open

Hill of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Competitive - Men - Master's Division (40+) - 8:30AMCompetitive - Men - 8:30AMRecreational Wave 6 - 9:50AM +15

From $40 Closed 10 spots left

RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

3K Walk/Wheel (12 Year old & under) $103K Walk/Wheel-A-Thon5K Run +3

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Youth MileAdult 5k Run/Walk10 Mile +2

From $5 Open

Coon Creek Classic

Sun, Aug 16 · Hampshire, IL Hampshire

2k2k10k +1

From $30 Open

Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Parkie's 5KParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family WalkTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church Bolingbrook

From $10 Open

Alana's Eternal Light 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Genoa, IL Genoa

5K

From $35 Open

Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

Sat, Aug 22 · McLean, IL McLean

6.6K

From $45 Open

Strawfest Strut 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Mansfield, IL Mansfield

Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

St. Mary of Gostyn 1 Mile Run5K Walk (no timing)St. Mary of Gostyn 5K Race

From $25 Open

Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K10K10k-Virtual +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Folty 5k

Fri, Aug 28 · Tonica, IL Tonica

Folty 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open

Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5kSpectator

From $10 Open

Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Matteson, IL Matteson

1-Mile Wag & Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10K

Sat, Aug 29 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Feather Hills Double Barrel 5KFeather Hills Double Barrel 10KFeather Hills Double Barrel Challenge 10K+5K

From $40 Open

Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Balloons Over 66 5KKid Races ages 1-3 yearsKid Races ages 4-6 years +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Sylvan Shuffle

Sat, Aug 29 · Amboy, IL Amboy

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Red Bud Musketeer Boosters Stars, Stripes and Strides

Sat, Aug 29 · Red Bud, IL Red Bud

Age 12 and underAge 13 +

From $25 Open

Old Settlers 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk or Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Lacon, IL Lacon

1 Mile Run5k Run

From $30 Open

Rise & Run for Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Lake Villa, IL Lake Villa

5k

From $30 Open

Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

Sun, Aug 30 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

From $30 Open

Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

Warrior Crucible

Fri, Sep 4 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Warrior 5kWarrior RuckWarrior Crucible +1

From $40 Open

Colchester Duane Beck 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Colchester, IL Colchester

Colchester Duane Beck 5KDuane Beck 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open