5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 213 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the SAO HYROX Full SIM in Oswego on October 11. Illinois 5K races run primarily October.

LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

Sat, Dec 5 · Lawrenceville, IL Lawrenceville

LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

From $25 Open

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Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Cobden, IL Cobden

1 mi Fun Run5k Walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

5K Run/Competitive Walk

From $30 Open

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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Sun, Dec 6 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Geneseo Jingle Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Geneseo Jingle Run

From $30 Open

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CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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The Single & Mingle 5K at the VFW

Sat, Dec 12 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual 5kSingle & Mingle 5K at the VFWSingle & Mingle 5K at the VFW

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

Sat, Dec 12 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Stroll MileSanta Stroll 5KJingle Jog

From $20 Closed

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Fleet Feet Jolly Jog

Sat, Dec 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Jolly Jog

From $25 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

5K

From $35 Closed

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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration

Fri, Jan 1 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Get Lit NO ShirtGet Lit w/ Shirt

From $20 Open

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Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Virtual 5k

From $25 Closed

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Way of Lights Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Belleville, IL Belleville

1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile Walk - Kids 8 & Under5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Resolution Run 6K

Fri, Jan 1 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Resolution Run 6K

From $25 Open

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Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

5k

From $25 Open

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Snowman Shuffle

Sat, Jan 2 · Carterville, IL Carterville

5K Race

From $30 Open

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Frozen Fairway 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Normal, IL Normal

Frozen Fairway 5K

From $25 Open

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Frosty 5 Mile

Sat, Feb 6 · Channahon, IL Channahon

5 Mile

From $40 Open

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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Manhattan, IL Manhattan

5K5K

From $30 Closed

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K

From $30 Open

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Go For The Green St. Patrick’s Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Utica, IL Utica

5k

From $30 Open

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods

Sat, Mar 13 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k5K Beer Run & BrewFest +1

From $30 Closed

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Shorewood Shuffle

Sat, Mar 13 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5K5KKids “Little Leprechaun” Dash +1

From $0 Closed 50 spots left

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Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg

Sat, Mar 13 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

Sat, Mar 13 · Virtual, IL Virtual

Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/VirtualBreaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

From $12 Open

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Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k 2027

Sat, Apr 3 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 3 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Walk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More +1

From $20 Closed

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Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Fri, Apr 9 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Feed Your Neighbor 5K Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k5k

From $30 Open

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Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Machesney Park, IL Machesney Park

5k Walk (untimed)5k Walk (untimed)5K Competitive Race +1

From $30 Closed

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Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run2nd Annual Duke's Alehouse Spirits RunDuke's Virtual 6.6K

From $30 Open

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 17 · Peoria, IL Peoria

PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K Run +5

From $10 Open

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Utica, IL Utica

5k5k

From $25 Open

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I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun, Apr 18 · Oswego, IL Oswego

I Raced The Law Color RunI Raced The Law Color Run 12 and UnderI Raced The Law Color Run 12 and Under +5

From $10 Closed

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K5K - SOLD OUTKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Junior DashJunior DashYouth Mile +3

From $10 Open

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3rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5K

Sat, May 1 · Lansing, IL Lansing

5K Run5K Run

Closed

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Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 1 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Hike for Hearing 5K Run/WalkHike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Sat, May 8 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictPink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictPink 5k Oak Brook Park District

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, May 8 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

2K Run/Walk2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Closed

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Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 15 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Relay For Resilience

Sat, May 22 · North Chicago, IL North Chicago

Relay For Resilience

From $30 Open

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Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 22 · Ina, IL Ina

Lap the Lake 5KLap the Lake 5K

From $25 Closed

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Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

Sat, May 29 · Onarga, IL Onarga

Onarga ALA Poppy 5KOnarga ALA Poppy 5K

From $30 Closed

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Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk

Sat, May 29 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Neoga Days 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkNeoga Days 5KNeoga Days 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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Race To the Flag

Sun, May 30 · Westmont, IL Westmont

5K - Military Veterans5K - 5 and under5K +5

From $0 Closed

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Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Mon, May 31 · Sheridan, IL Sheridan

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5KNina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

From $35 Closed

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