5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 446 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Lucky Dog Virtual 5K in Anywhere on March 14. Illinois 5K races run primarily March through January.

Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 6 · Harvard, IL Harvard

2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K Virtual Run5K

From $30 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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Market Street Pizza Spirits Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Mount Carroll, IL Mount Carroll

Market Street Pizza Spirits Run 5k

From $40 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 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

5K

From $30 Open

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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 5KRock Springs Ramble Virtual 5KRock Springs KIDS Ramble

From $10 Open

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CASA Color Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Sycamore, IL Sycamore

5K Color Run

From $30 Closed

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Strawberry Strut

Sat, Jun 6 · Carthage, IL Carthage

1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run5K Walk +1

From $10 Open

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K

From $25 Open

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DASH for Detection

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Virtual5K In-PersonTrailblazer Sponsorship +3

From $35 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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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Mullarkey's Spirits Run

From $40 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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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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Super 5k

Thu, Jun 11 · Metropolis, IL Metropolis

Super 5K

From $25 Open

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Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Saint Joseph, IL Saint Joseph

Kids Fun RunTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5kTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k – VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Matteson, IL Matteson

5k Run/WalkVirtual

From $19.11 Open

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Florissa Family 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Dixon, IL Dixon

5KKids Fun Run (untimed)

From $0 Open

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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

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Lace Up 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

5K Run / WalkKids Run

From $10 Open

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CAC Root Beer Float Run

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

10kVirtual 5K5k

From $25 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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ENDO 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Fun Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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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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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 14 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

5k

From $25 Open

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Firefly 3K

Fri, Jun 19 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Firefly 3KFirefly 3K

From $35 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 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)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 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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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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Run for Their Lives 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mokena, IL Mokena

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Local 3092 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Local 3092 5K

From $45 Open

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DECU Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 25 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

DECU Glow Run

From $25 Open

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Tolono Twilight Trek 5K

Fri, Jun 26 · Tolono, IL Tolono

Tolono Twilight Trek 5K WalkTolono Twilight Trek 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 27 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1 Mile WalkVirtual5k Run +1

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Coal Valley, IL Coal Valley

1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Youth 15 and under) +2

From $20 Open

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"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

"Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open

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Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

5K (Untimed)Virtual Run - 5K5K +10

From $0 Open

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 27 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Pretzel City 5K

From $30 Open

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