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.

SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Wed, Aug 5 · Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park

SSW Club Challenge 5k

From $20 Open

Register →

Wenona 5k

Fri, Aug 7 · Wenona, IL Wenona

Wenona Days 5k Run

From $30 Open

Register →

Twilight Fun Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Twilight Fun Run

From $15 Closed

Register →

RUN FOR C'VILLE

Sat, Aug 8 · Carpentersville, IL Carpentersville

3K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

Register →

Evergreen Lake 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hudson, IL Hudson

5KKids Fun Run (untimed)

From $3 Open

Register →

Kennekuk Road Runners - Howl at the Moon 8/4 hour Ultra

Sat, Aug 8 · Danville, IL Danville

4 hr Walkers8 hr Walkers8 hr Runners +1

From $75 Closed

Register →

Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Freeport, IL Freeport

2026 Lincoln Douglas 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open

Register →

Back-to-School Family Fun 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

5K

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Springfield, IL Springfield

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL

From $35 Open

Register →

Hill of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Recreational Wave 5 - 9:40AMRecreational Wave 4 - 9:30AMCompetitive - Men - 8:30AM +15

From $40 Closed 8 spots left

Register →

RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

3K Walk/Wheel-A-Thon3K Walk/Wheel (12 Year old & under) $105K Run (12 Year old & under) $10 +3

From $15 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

Register →

Lena Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Lena, IL Lena

5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

Register →

Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

Register →

Hull of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Hull, IL Hull

Kids 1/4 MileTimed 5K Competitive RunTimed Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll {RUNNING PROHIBITED} +1

From $10 Open

Register →

Flight to the Finish

Sat, Aug 15 · Zion, IL Zion

Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100M Dash!

From $35 Open

Register →

"Boo" Milby Memory 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · LaSalle, IL LaSalle

5k run

From $30 Open

Register →

Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Youth MileAdult 5k Run/Walk10 Mile +2

From $5 Open

Register →

Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Mansfield, IL Mansfield

Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

Register →

Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Parkie's 5KTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church BolingbrookParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk

From $8 Open

Register →

Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

Sat, Aug 22 · McLean, IL McLean

6.6K

From $45 Closed

Register →

Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K10K10k-Virtual +1

From $30 Closed

Register →

Folty 5k

Fri, Aug 28 · Tonica, IL Tonica

Folty 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

5kSpectator

From $10 Open

Register →

Sylvan Shuffle

Sat, Aug 29 · Amboy, IL Amboy

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Matteson, IL Matteson

1-Mile Wag & Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Register →

Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

Register →

Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Register →

Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

Register →

5K Fun Run and Family Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Glenview, IL Glenview

5KVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $25 Open

Register →

9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

Sat, Sep 5 · South Barrington, IL South Barrington

1-Mile Walk5K Run - JROTC (No Shirt No SWAG)5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $10 Closed

Register →

JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Closed

Register →

Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

5K Run5K Walk10K

From $25 Open

Register →

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 Walk for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope

From $15 Open

Register →

Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Ana Banana Fun RunAna Banana 5k

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Wild Wilderness 5KWild Wild Wilderness 7.45

From $30 Open

Register →

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)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

Register →

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)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

Register →

Thin Mint Sprint 2026

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

Virtual 1-Mile Walk/Run1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $40 Closed

Register →

The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

26th Yard30th Yard25th Yard +28

From $75 Open 75 spots left

Register →

Underground Railroad 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Princeton, IL Princeton

5k Run/Walk5k Kiddy Fun Run

From $0 Closed

Register →

El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/Walk Adult5K Run/Walk YouthKids Dash +1

From $0 Closed

Register →

Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual 5k (Volunteers Only)

From $30 Open

Register →

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 Closed

Register →