5K Races in Illinois — 2026

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.

Charger 10 Mile & 6k

Sat, Sep 5 · Milan, IL Milan

6k10 Mile

From $25 Closed

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Levee Trail Trek 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Cantrall, IL Cantrall

Levee Trail Trek 5K

From $35 Open 4 spots left

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Pecatonica Labor Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Pecatonica, IL Pecatonica

5K

From $30 Open

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Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K12 Mile Relay - 4 Person Team

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Mon, Sep 7 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

1 Mile Run WalkFive and Under 1 Mile Run Walk5K Run Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

From $20 Open

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Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026, In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes

Fri, Sep 11 · Elwood, IL Elwood

Elwood Community Day 5K Run & Walk 2026

From $35 Open

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Surviving the Color Newton

Sat, Sep 12 · Effingham, IL Effingham

5K

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

Sat, Sep 12 · South Barrington, IL South Barrington

1-Mile Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)

Sat, Sep 12 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Mutt Strut 5K Walk/Run

Closed

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Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail RunSand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUALSand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL +1

From $35 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5KJared Lee. Edge Memorial 10K

From $35 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Wild Wilderness 5KWild Wild Wilderness 7.45

From $30 Open

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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Morton Grove, IL Morton Grove

Ana Banana Fun RunAna Banana 5k

From $20 Open

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Polka Pace Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Havana, IL Havana

Kids Fun Run5k

From $10 Closed

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Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, IL Marion

3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope

From $15 Open

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Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

5K Walk5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Galena, IL Galena

5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders1 Lap Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Underground Railroad 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Princeton, IL Princeton

5k Run/Walk5k Kiddy Fun Run

From $0 Closed

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Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Bully Blitz 1-Mile WalkBully Blitz 5k

From $25 Open

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Itasca Oktoberfast 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Itasca Oktoberfast 5K

From $30 Open

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Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cornell, IL Cornell

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K run

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Thin Mint Sprint 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fox River Grove, IL Fox River Grove

1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 1-Mile Walk/Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open

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The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

21st YardThe Last Boyscout1st Yard +28

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k (Volunteers Only)5K

From $30 Open

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/Walk Adult5K Run/Walk YouthVirtual +1

From $0 Open

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4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Nature Walk5K Run, Walk or RollKid's Dash - 400m or 800m

From $10 Open

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RUN FOR UKRAINE

Sun, Sep 13 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Virtual 1 MileLive 1 MileVirtual 5K +2

From $40 Open

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5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

1 Mile - Early Bird Pricing!5K - Early Bird Pricing!Virtual +16

From $15 Open

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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

From $30 Open

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FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5K

Thu, Sep 17 · Fairfield, IL Fairfield

5K walk5K stroller5K run/walk

From $15 Open

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Glow in the Garden 5k

Fri, Sep 18 · Rockford, IL Rockford

5k

From $35 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Run for the STARS 2026 5KRun for the STAR 2026 STARS Dash

From $12 Open

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Race to Recycle

Sat, Sep 19 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Fun walk around the park (not timed)5 K TimedVirtual 5 K (not timed)

From $20 Closed

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Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1K5K

From $40 Open

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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Virtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/WalkFor Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Color Run for Nash

Sat, Sep 19 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

1/2 Mile Kids Color Dash for NashVirtual 5K5K Color Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5KKids Dash 7 years old and underSTARS Dash

From $12 Open

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Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkSponsor The Wee Wee FacilitiesSponsor the Race Bibs +4

From $40 Open 5 spots left

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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Dwight Harvest Days 3K Walk/Fun Run (not time chipped & no medal)Dwight Harvest Days 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Run Like A Diva

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k1/2 Marathon

From $85 Closed

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St. Jude Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

1 Mile Walk - FREE5K - $2510K - $40 +1

Closed

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

10:45am - 5K Fun Run9:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK +17

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Heritage Fest 10k

Sat, Sep 19 · West Dundee, IL West Dundee

Heritage Fest Walk!Heritage Fest 5k!Heritage Fest 10k Run!

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Runway To a Cure

Sat, Sep 19 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Family Walk / RunRunway To A Cure 5K

From $20 Open

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