5K Races in Chicago, Illinois 2026 — MyNextRace | My Next Race

There are 77 5K races in Chicago, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON on April 25.

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5KKids' Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)Virtual 5K Run/Walk - T-Shirt, Bib, Shipping included! +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Chicago Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run

From $45 Closed

Run for BEER - Solemn Oath Brewery

Sun, May 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Run for Beer - Solemn Oath Brewery

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road BSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Wolf Lake 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Wolf Lake 5kKids Run

From $10 Open

Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Race for Peace—5K CompetitiveRace for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)

From $35 Open

NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open

2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult RunnerAdult WalkerYouth Runner +3

From $20 Open

Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Virtual5K Run5K Walk (Untimed) +5

From $24.99 Open 30 spots left

Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open

Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Chicago Beer MileNon Alcoholic Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open 30 spots left

Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

DASH for Detection

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual DASHers Food & Refreshment Zone SponsorDASHers Kid Zone SponsorDASHers Main Stage Sponsor +1

From $1250 Open

ENDO 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Adult5K Youth

From $20 Open Closing Soon

Proud to Run: Pride Race

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Walk5k Run10k Run

From $45 Open

"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road "Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open

July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids Dash5K +5

From $19.99 Open

Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual 5KChinatown 5KYouth Dash (6y - 8y) 200m +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KKids Dash +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

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

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Nature Walk5K Run, Walk or RollKid's Dash - 400m or 800m

From $10 Open