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.

Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $45 Open

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

From $8 Closed

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Johnston City, IL Johnston City

5K Fun Run/WalkBar Crawl ONLY

From $20 Closed

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Sun, Nov 1 · Urbana, IL Urbana

5K Virtual Race5K Run5K Walk +2

From $30 Closed

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KOn Course Marker "Shout-Out!" +2

From $20 Closed

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

StudentFamilyAdult

From $25 Closed

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

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

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Closed

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The Redder for Edder Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

3 Mile Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

5K RunShirt OnlyWalk ONLY

From $20 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Sat, Nov 14 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Closed

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Fun Run

From $40 Open

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BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Burr Ridge, IL Burr Ridge

BridgeTogether 5K

From $40 Closed

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K

From $45 Closed

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

5k

From $45 Closed

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Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Youth Fun Run5K Run5k Walk (Non Competetive) +2

From $15 Closed

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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

5K

From $25 Closed

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2025 Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Decatur, IL Decatur

1/2 Mile Tot Trot (Ages 12 and Under)5K Run/WalkVirtual 10K +4

From $25 Closed

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

5K Run5K Fitness Walk10K Run +1

From $21 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Holiday Hustle 5KHoliday Hustle 5K

From $35 Closed

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

5k Speedy Trotters5kFamily Trot 9am

From $0 Closed

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K +7

From $0 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Grove Express 5K

From $35 Closed

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

1 Mile Walk5kKids 5k

From $20 Open

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Thanksgiving Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Thanksgiving Trail Trot

From $20 Closed

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

5K

From $35 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 5K5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +8

From $0 Open

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashLate Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only)Kids Gobbler 50 Yard Dash

From $15 Closed 100 spots left

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Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Seneca, IL Seneca

Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

From $20 Open

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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Palatine, IL Palatine

2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/WalkSammy Scurry 100 Yard Kids Dash +1

From $10 Closed

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed)5K +3

From $0 Open

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Reindeer 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Anna, IL Anna

Reindeer 1 MileReindeer 5k

From $25 Closed

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Sat, Nov 28 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)4-Mile Run w/ Shirt +1

From $25 Closed

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

5K - Extended Online RegistrationKid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)Virtual Run 5K +7

From $0 Open

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