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.

Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

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The Princeton Mile

Sat, Jun 6 · Princeton, IL Princeton

1 Mile Run - Elite Division1 Mile Run - Open Division

From $35 Open

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DRC Rock Springs Ramble

Sat, Jun 6 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Rock Springs Ramble Virtual 5KRock Springs Ramble 5KRock Springs KIDS Ramble

From $10 Open

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Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Virginia, IL Virginia

Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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Market Street Pizza 5K Spirits Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Mount Carroll, IL Mount Carroll

Market Street Pizza Spirits Run 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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CASA Color Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Sycamore, IL Sycamore

5K Color Run

From $30 Open

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Strawberry Strut

Sat, Jun 6 · Carthage, IL Carthage

1 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run5k Run +1

From $10 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Run for the Roses 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Roselle, IL Roselle

Kids' .6k Race - 12 & UnderRun for the Roses 5k

From $10 Open

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The 5K Monarch March

Sun, Jun 7 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Monarch March, 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Snowflake Shuffle for MG

Sun, Jun 7 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Snowflake Shuffle for MG Adult RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Virtual RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Youth Registration

From $15 Open

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Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

From $35 Open

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Makin’ Strides for Strays

Sun, Jun 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $35 Open

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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Mullarkey's Spirits Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Super 5k

Thu, Jun 11 · Metropolis, IL Metropolis

Super 5K

From $25 Open

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Chicagoland SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Fri, Jun 12 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5k Run/WalkSCAD Social Reunion & Presentation5K Race and Reunion Bundle

From $45 Open

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1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual5k Run/Walk

From $19.11 Open

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Minooka Summerfest 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Minooka, IL Minooka

Minooka Summerfest 5k Race 2026

From $35 Open

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Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Saint Joseph, IL Saint Joseph

Kids Fun RunTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k – VIRTUALTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

From $10 Open

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Sullivan Dash & Bash

Sat, Jun 13 · Sullivan, IL Sullivan

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Fun Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

5K Run/Walk5K RUCK50 Meter Kid Dash +1

From $10 Open

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Red White Glow 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Lace Up 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

5K Run / WalkKids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

Sat, Jun 13 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Florissa Family 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Dixon, IL Dixon

Kids Fun Run (untimed)5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K Run (Timed)5K Fun Run/WalkCat Napper

From $30 Open

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CAC Root Beer Float Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

10k5kVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Dash Around the Lake

Sat, Jun 13 · Mundelein, IL Mundelein

Annual Adult 5K Run/5K WalkAnnual 5K Run/5K Walk Age 7 to High School current year GraduatesVirtual - Annual 5K Run/5K Walk +1

From $15 Closed

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Race with your Heart

Sat, Jun 13 · Eureka, IL Eureka

WalkRace with your HeartRace with your Heart +1

Closed

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ENDO 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Fun Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 14 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Skyhawk Shuffle

Sun, Jun 14 · Johnsburg, IL Johnsburg

1 Mile Youth/Student Fun Run5K5K Student

From $35 Open

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DASH for Detection

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

DASHers Kid Zone SponsorDASHers Food & Refreshment Zone SponsorDASHers Main Stage Sponsor +1

From $1250 Open

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2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual

Wed, Jun 17 · Frankfort, IL Frankfort

5k Run / Walk

From $25 Closed

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Firefly 3K Fun Run

Fri, Jun 19 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Firefly 3KSpectator TicketFirefly 3K Fun Run

From $25 Closed

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Shoebox 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Davis, IL Davis

Shoebox 1 Mile Run/WalkShoebox 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

Sat, Jun 20 · Addison, IL Addison

POW! to Cancer 5K

From $35 Closed

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Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

Sat, Jun 20 · Morton, IL Morton

5K Run

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K

Sat, Jun 20 · Loda, IL Loda

Lake Escape Kids 1KLake Escape 5KLake Escape 10 K

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Palatine, IL Palatine

2026 JOURNEYS 1K Fun Run/Walk2026 JOURNEYS 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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5th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open

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Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k5k Virtual

From $30 Open

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Little Miracles 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Springfield, IL Springfield

3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)3K5K Youth (Age 9 to 17) +1

From $25 Open

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HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Granite City, IL Granite City

5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Open

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Olney Center Shrine Father's Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Olney, IL Olney

5K WALK ONLY5K run/walk

From $20 Open

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Run for Their Lives 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mokena, IL Mokena

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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