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.

Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $25 Open

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Run the River for Respect 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk for Little Friends

Sun, Sep 27 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

F3 Naperville 5K Kids Race (0.4 mile course for ages 9 and below)F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk for Little Friends

From $20 Open

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Wed, Sep 30 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Shoreline Classic

Fri, Oct 2 · Decatur, IL Decatur

5k - Virtual5K15k - Virtual +2

From $10 Open

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Scarecrow Scramble

Sat, Oct 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K - In PersonTot DashYouth Run

From $10 Closed

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K (Youth)5K +2

From $30 Open

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5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Age 10 and under kids fun run5K asphalt run5K Dirt Trail run

From $15 Open

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OCI Therapy 2026 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Rochester, IL Rochester

OCI Therapy 2026 5K

From $30 Closed

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Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

5k

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under +1

From $20 Open

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Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Romeoville, IL Romeoville

Angel Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run

From $35 Closed

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

5K & BrewFest Combo PackBrewFest Only (No 5K)Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

From $15 Open

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Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Boo Island - 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Long Grove's Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K & Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual Run - Oktoberfest 5KOktoberfest 5K - UntimedOktoberfest 5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration +8

From $36.99 Open

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

MPS-Loria's 3K RunThe DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkThe 5K Jaguar-Land Rover Hinsdale Walk +4

From $25 Open

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2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

VIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

5k

From $35 Open

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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Alton, IL Alton

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)

Sat, Oct 10 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5k7K Run +3

From $0 Closed

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Kids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KCare4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHS

From $15 Open

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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research

Sat, Oct 10 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

1-mile fun runSarcoma Stomp: 5K Run/Walk for ResearchVirtual 5K/10K run/walk +1

From $15 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Flossmoor, IL Flossmoor

4th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026Virtual 5K

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Niles, IL Niles

5K Run/Walk5K Youth Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Operation Jake

Sat, Oct 10 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Operation Jake 5K

From $35 Open

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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

5K Run or 2- Mile Walk ParticipantVirtual SupporterKids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only)

From $15 Closed

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Hot Cider Hustle 5K - Extended RegistrationVirtual Run - 5KHot Cider Hustle 5K Run/Walk +8

From $12.99 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Chip-Timed Run5K Fun Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Run Stephenson County

Sat, Oct 17 · Orangeville, IL Orangeville

Run Stephenson County 5KRun Stephenson County 10 KRun Stephenson County Half Marathon

Closed

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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (non-chiped)Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (non-chiped)

From $5 Closed

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Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

Family 1 Mile Adventure RunKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed)5K Through The Farm +8

From $0 Open

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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENTTRFJ VIRTUAL Run/WalkTRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you) +1

From $25 Closed

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Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

From $35 Closed

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

5k

From $25 Closed

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Closed 77 spots left

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K5K - Virtual

From $20 Closed

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Walk5K Run +1

From $0 Open

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k Student (18 & Under)5k Adult (19 & Over) +2

From $5 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5K5K VirtualKids Dash

From $20 Closed 80 spots left

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Marshall Rotary presents: Jack-O-Jog 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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