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.

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Mon, May 31 · Sheridan, IL Sheridan

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5KNina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

From $35 Closed

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29th Annual Firecracker 5k

Thu, Jun 3 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Run +7

From $15 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Beer Mile RelayChicago Beer MileNon Alcoholic Beer Mile +4

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS

Fri, Jun 4 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Open 1 MileOpen 1 MileMasters Heat +4

From $20 Closed

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Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

BSCO 5K - Hope in ActionBSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Closed

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5kRoss Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

From $35 Open

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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6th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run +1

From $20 Open

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

5K Wine Run/Walk5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 13 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

5k5k

From $25 Open

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DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 17 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

DECU Glow WalkDECU Glow RunDECU Glow Run

From $25 Closed

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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

5k Run/Walk5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing 2027 +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 19 · Downs, IL Downs

1 Mile Walk - Untimed1 Mile Walk - Untimed5K +3

From $10 Closed

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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 26 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Non-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMEDNon-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMEDCompetitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMED +1

From $35 Closed

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 26 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5k Run +5

From $20 Closed 9 spots left

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 26 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Pretzel City 5KPretzel City 5K

From $30 Closed

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sun, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

1 mile1 mile4 Mile run +1

From $25 Closed

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Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Sun, Jul 4 · Paxton, IL Paxton

Paxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/WalkPaxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk +1

From $18 Closed

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 16 · Carterville, IL Carterville

XC 5kXC 5k

From $25 Closed

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 24 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile 4-Person Team RelayBeer Mile 4-Person Team Relay +1

From $45 Closed 50 spots left

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

Sat, Jul 31 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K +1

From $30 Closed

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 7 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/WalkAOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Lena Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 14 · Lena, IL Lena

5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Parkie's 5KParkie's 5KParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk +2

From $10 Closed

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Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5k5kSpectator

From $10 Open

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 4 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVolunteer and Run 8:30am to 10:00am +3

From $0 Open 4 spots left

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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027

Sun, Sep 12 · Springfield, IL Springfield

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k for Volunteers +3

From $30 Closed

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Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 18 · Heyworth, IL Heyworth

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 25 · Marion, IL Marion

5K Run/Walk - Marion, ILVirtual 5K5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K run/walk5K run/walkPre-Event Volunteer +7

From $0 Open

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2027 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 26 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

1 Mile - Adult1 Mile - ChildChild 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both) +13

From $5 Closed

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Scarecrow Scramble

Sat, Oct 2 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K - In Person5K - In PersonTot Dash +3

From $10 Closed

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