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.

The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

27th Yard30th Yard29th Yard +28

From $75 Open 75 spots left

Register →

Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

5K Run5K Walk10K

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 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 →

Underground Railroad 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Princeton, IL Princeton

5k Run/Walk5k Kiddy Fun Run

From $0 Closed

Register →

Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10K

From $35 Open

Register →

Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Closed

Register →

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Register →

Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Galena, IL Galena

5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race1 Lap Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

Register →

El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $0 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 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

1 Mile - Early Bird Pricing!Virtual5K - Early Bird Pricing! +16

From $15 Open

Register →

RUN FOR UKRAINE

Sun, Sep 13 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Live 1 MileLive 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Closed

Register →

Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Glow in the Garden 5k

Fri, Sep 18 · Rockford, IL Rockford

5k

From $35 Open

Register →

MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

10:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK9:45am - 5K Fun Run +17

From $25 Open 50 spots left

Register →

12th Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5k Run/Walk (In-Person OR Virtual)

Sat, Sep 19 · Evergreen Park, IL Evergreen Park

5K Run/Walk (VIRTUAL)5K Run (IN-PERSON) *bib / chip timing*5K Walk (IN-PERSON)

From $30 Closed

Register →

Morton Pumpkin Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Morton, IL Morton

Pumpkin Classic 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)Pumpkin Classic 10K

From $30 Open

Register →

For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/WalkVirtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

Register →

Runway To a Cure

Sat, Sep 19 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Family Walk / RunRunway To A Cure 5K

From $20 Open

Register →

St. Jude Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

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

Closed

Register →

Race to Recycle

Sat, Sep 19 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Fun walk around the park (not timed)Virtual 5 K (not timed)5 K Timed

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

Register →

Still Standing

Sat, Sep 19 · Elgin, IL Elgin

1-Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun - Kids Walk5K - Kids Run +1

From $15 Closed

Register →

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

Register →

Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkSponsor the Race BibsHydration Station +4

From $35 Closed 5 spots left

Register →

Headless Horseman Hussle

Sun, Sep 20 · Sleepy Hollow, IL Sleepy Hollow

Headless Horseman Hussle 5k

From $30 Closed

Register →

Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

Register →

St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 2K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

Register →

2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 20 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

1 Mile - Child1 Mile - AdultChild 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both) +5

From $5 Open

Register →

KARES 5K: For the Long Run

Fri, Sep 25 · Metamora, IL Metamora

KARES 5K: For the Long Run

From $35 Closed

Register →

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Register →

13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

Register →

SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

Register →

1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $30 Open

Register →

Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K run/walkPre-Event VolunteerEvent Day Volunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Register →

Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

Register →

Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

Sat, Sep 26 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open

Register →

Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

Register →

6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K VIRTUAL OPTION

From $35 Closed

Register →

Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5kNorthwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 10k1-mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

Register →

DeKalb Corn Classic

Sun, Sep 27 · DeKalb, IL DeKalb

5K10K

From $30 Closed

Register →

Lester Fun Run 2025

Sun, Sep 27 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

1 Mile LESTER STAFF ONLY1 Mile5K Youth +3

From $0 Closed

Register →

Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Kids Miler5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $18 Open

Register →

2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/WalkKids Dash (ages 4-12)Virtual 5K Run +1

From $20 Closed

Register →