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.

Freedom Run 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Freedom Run MileFreedom Run 5KFreedom Run 10K +1

From $0 Open

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Lytle Park Tri

Sat, Jul 4 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

5kSprint Triathlon - IndividualSprint Triathlon - Team

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jul 5 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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2026 Fisher Fair 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Fisher, IL Fisher

5k Walk5k Run

From $15 Closed

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Clinton County Who's the Fairest 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Byron, IL Byron

Byron Fest 5K

From $30 Open

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NAMI Sauk Area 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Sterling, IL Sterling

5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · McHenry, IL McHenry

McHenry Lakefront 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open

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Dog Days 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Hudson, IL Hudson

5K5K - No Shirt

From $25 Open

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Stockton 5k / 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Stockton, IL Stockton

5k10k

From $25 Open

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Women's Distance Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!2 MileKids Fun Run (Untimed)

From $5 Closed

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series

Sun, Jul 12 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile5th Grade - 1 Mile4th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $35 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll

Sun, Jul 12 · Evanston, IL Evanston

2K5K2K - Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

Sun, Jul 12 · Homewood, IL Homewood

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

From $35 Open

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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)

Fri, Jul 17 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Live Margarita 5K0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)

From $15.99 Open

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 17 · Carterville, IL Carterville

XC 5k

From $25 Open

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Run The Valley 5k/10K

Sat, Jul 18 · German Valley, IL German Valley

Run The Valley Kids 1 Mile Fun RunRun The Valley 5KRun the Valley 10K

From $15 Open

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2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Sat, Jul 18 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Chinatown 5KVirtual 5KYouth Dash (6y - 8y) 200m +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Kids DashKids DashVirtual 5K +5

From $19.99 Open

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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Roanoke, IL Roanoke

Opie's 116 Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Live 5KLive Half MarathonPacer Half Marathon

From $0 Open 7 spots left

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Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Healthy Heart Hustle Victory Lap 1 mileHealthy Heart Hustle 5k RunHealthy Heart Hustle 5K Walk

From $30 Closed

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Run Your Bass Off

Sat, Jul 18 · Stanford, IL Stanford

1 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Shiloh, IL Shiloh

Kids Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

5k

From $35 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

5K - Virtual5KHalf Marathon +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K10KKids Dash +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Tiskilwa Pow Wow 5K 2026 Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Tiskilwa, IL Tiskilwa

Pow Wow 5K 2026Pow Wow 5K 2026 - Running In My Sleep

From $25 Open

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Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville

1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run

From $25 Closed

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy

Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Effingham County Fair 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Altamont, IL Altamont

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $20 Open

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SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Wed, Aug 5 · Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park

SSW Club Challenge 5k

From $20 Open

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Wenona 5k

Fri, Aug 7 · Wenona, IL Wenona

Wenona Days 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Twilight Fun Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Twilight Fun Run

From $15 Closed

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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile)Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile)T-shirt (for those NOT participating in the races)

From $10 Open

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The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Joliet, IL Joliet

The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs

Sat, Aug 8 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

3 Hour6 Hour

From $45 Open

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Evergreen Lake 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hudson, IL Hudson

5KKids Fun Run (untimed)

From $3 Open

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