# 5K Races in Illinois (2026)

> 435 upcoming 5K races across Illinois.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/illinois/5k

## Races

- **[Mr. C's Wenona 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95113-mr-cs-wenona-5k-run-walk)** — Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wenona, IL · 5K
- **[Bulldog Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132360-bulldog-challenge)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Effingham, IL · 5K / 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184158-run-your-bundts-off-5k-fun-run-walk-springfield)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, IL · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Back-to-School Family Fun 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187134-back-to-school-family-fun-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, IL · 5K
- **[RUN FOR C'VILLE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202271-run-for-cville)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carpentersville, IL · 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204571-the-butterfly-cold-brew-spirits-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Joliet, IL · 5K
- **[Track Night Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205224-track-night-chicago)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 400 m / 800 m / 1 mile / 5K
- **[Saint Bruno Falcon 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208396-saint-bruno-falcon-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pinckneyville, IL · 5K
- **[Evergreen Lake 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-42058-evergreen-lake-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hudson, IL · 5K
- **[Cisne Reunion 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-42465-cisne-reunion-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cisne, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cobden Peach Festival 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49129-cobden-peach-festival-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cobden, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-75913-lincoln-douglas-5k-and-fun-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Freeport, IL · 5K
- **[Kennekuk Road Runners - Howl at the Moon 8/4 hour Ultra](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90361-kennekuk-road-runners-howl-at-the-moon-8-4-hour-ultra)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Danville, IL · 3.2 mi
- **[A Long Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199104-a-long-swim)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winnetka, IL · 5K / 2.4 mi / 1.2 mi / 1500 m / 750 m
- **[Miles for Miracles Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205945-miles-for-miracles-run)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mount Prospect, IL · 1 mile / 2.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[Rev Run: A Run/Walk For Breast Cancer Awareness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208965-rev-run-a-run-walk-for-breast-cancer-awareness)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmette, IL · 5K
- **[Rockford Road Runners Members Picnic & Group Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-3977-rockford-road-runners-members-picnic-group-run)** — Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cherry Valley, IL · 5K
- **["Boo" Milby Memory 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115803-boo-milby-memory-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · LaSalle, IL · 5K
- **[2026 Father Jerry 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148133-2026-father-jerry-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Olney, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lena Brew Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163365-lena-brew-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lena, IL · 5K
- **[The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165619-the-nick-teddy-5k-presented-by-tug-fest-illinois)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Port Byron, IL · 5K
- **[Flight to the Finish](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184199-flight-to-the-finish)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Zion, IL · 5K
- **[Hecker Tiki Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186163-hecker-tiki-trot-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hecker, IL · 5K / 805 m
- **[Highlander Assault Obstacle Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191489-highlander-assault-obstacle-race)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pingree Grove, IL · 5K / 9.3 mi / 1.9 mi
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198863-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199390-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Go Fish 5K & Kids' Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205906-go-fish-5k-kids-color-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East Dundee, IL · 3.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Harvest Picnic 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207161-harvest-picnic-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Windsor, IL · 5K
- **[5K Color Run/Walk Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209933-5k-color-run-walk-fundraiser)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mattoon, IL · 5K
- **[8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212274-8run5-turns-one-community-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ottawa, IL · 5K
- **[Hill of a Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49241-hill-of-a-race)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bloomington, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[Hull of a Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-53480-hull-of-a-race)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hull, IL · 402 m / 5K / 10K
- **[Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58049-prostate-cancer-awareness-5k-walk-run-bike-most-worshipful-p)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6948-ramp-river-run-3k-5k-1-2-marathon-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rockford, IL · Marathon / 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70070-alpine-races-5k-and-10-mile)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Zurich, IL · 10.0 mi / 5K / 1 mile
- **[SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114609-smg-5k-race-1-mile-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Downers Grove, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Au Sable Grove 5k fun run/walk - The 180 Run: Leaving the Past Behind](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148735-au-sable-grove-5k-fun-run-walk-the-180-run-leaving-the-past-)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Yorkville, IL · 5K
- **[Project 61 5K Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168973-project-61-5k-fundraiser)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sullivan, IL · 5K
- **[Mansfield 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184063-mansfield-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mansfield, IL · 5K
- **[Parkie’s 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-19734-parkie-s-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bolingbrook, IL · 5K
- **[Alana's Eternal Light 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205767-alanas-eternal-light-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Genoa, IL · 5K
- **[Strawfest Strut 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205843-strawfest-strut-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mount Morris, IL · 5K
- **[Centralia 5k Balloon Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211694-centralia-5k-balloon-race)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Centralia, IL · 5K
- **[Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-41952-fairbury-fair-5k-and-2-mile-walk)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairbury, IL · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Race For a Ride!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194212-race-for-a-ride)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Razom Freedom Run 5K Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209571-razom-freedom-run-5k-chicago)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elk Grove Village, IL · 5K / 100 m
- **[3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209902-3rd-annual-5k-charity-for-rarity)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Aurora, IL · 5K
- **[Abe's Amble](https://runthis.run/event/rs-83560-abes-amble)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[Folty 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144234-folty-5k)** — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tonica, IL · 5K
- **[Balloons Over 66 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111474-balloons-over-66-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincoln, IL · 5K / 100 m / 200 m / 300 m
- **[Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168120-watseka-family-festival-5k-color-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Watseka, IL · 5K / 100 m
- **[Old Settlers 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk or Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182473-old-settlers-5k-run-1-mile-walk-or-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lacon, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Beat the Heat Carterville XC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190210-beat-the-heat-carterville-xc)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carterville, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198461-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199859-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200860-tails-on-the-trail-5k-1-mile-wag-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Matteson, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205601-feather-hills-double-barrel-5k-10k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Makanda, IL · 10K / 5K / 9.3 mi
- **[Red Bud Musketeer Boosters Stars, Stripes and Strides](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208444-red-bud-musketeer-boosters-stars-stripes-and-strides)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Red Bud, IL · 5K
- **[VPM Purses in Paradise](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210088-vpm-purses-in-paradise)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Manteno, IL · 5K / 2 m
- **[Strides for UNICEF](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210235-strides-for-unicef)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Buffalo Grove, IL · 5K
- **[Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60218-skokies-backlot-dash-5k-and-1-2-mile-youth-color-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Skokie, IL · 5K / 805 m
- **[Sylvan Shuffle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60868-sylvan-shuffle)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Amboy, IL · 5K
- **[Will County Brew Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73568-will-county-brew-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shorewood, IL · 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122259-summer-sizzler-greater-chicago)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Aurora, IL · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi / 50 m / 1 mile
- **[Rise & Run for Recovery](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201569-rise-run-for-recovery)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Villa, IL · 5K
- **[Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209006-valiant-pt-cross-country-challenge-6k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Evanston, IL · 3.6 mi
- **[Big Horse Vineyards 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-38999-big-horse-vineyards-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lewistown, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Warrior Crucible](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174019-warrior-crucible)** — Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Loves Park, IL · 30.0 mi / 5K
- **[Pecatonica Labor Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160714-pecatonica-labor-day-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pecatonica, IL · 5K
- **[Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180745-eckerts-spiked-apple-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Belleville, IL · 5K
- **[Always in Our Hearts 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182594-always-in-our-hearts-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Charger 10 Mile & 6k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187704-charger-10-mile-6k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Milan, IL · 10.0 mi / 5K
- **[Colchester Duane Beck 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205864-colchester-duane-beck-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Colchester, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[KZ5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211060-kz5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Casey, IL · 5K
- **[Appletime 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49204-appletime-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Murphysboro, IL · 5K
- **[Levee Trail Trek 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58379-levee-trail-trek-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cantrall, IL · 5K
- **[Nauvoo Grape Stomp 5k Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71400-nauvoo-grape-stomp-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nauvoo, IL · 5K
- **[Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187119-herscher-hare-tortoise-5k-race-2-mile-fun-walk)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Herscher, IL · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Time and a Half Relay & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188586-time-and-a-half-relay-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 12.0 mi / 5K
- **[JJK5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143803-jjk5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Madison, IL · 5K / 1.3 mi
- **[Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163655-sandwich-fair-shake-up-shuffle)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sandwich, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes, Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177457-in-memory-of-our-fallen-heroes-elwood-community-days-5k-run-)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elwood, IL · 5K
- **[Popcorn Day 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185646-popcorn-day-5k-run-walk-and-kids-fun-run)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ridgway, IL · 5K
- **[Woodland ROAR Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-45698-woodland-roar-run)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gurnee, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114232-bully-blitz-5k-run-1k-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Angel for Autism 5K GLOW Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116523-angel-for-autism-5k-glow-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nashville, IL · 5K / 805 m
- **[Polka Pace Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132913-polka-pace-race)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Havana, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Surviving the Color Newton](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149499-surviving-the-color-newton)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Effingham, IL · 5K
- **[Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161314-ana-banana-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morton Grove, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165766-9-11-heroes-run-chicago-illinois)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South Barrington, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171654-hope-fest-5k-walk-run-kids-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marion, IL · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185430-cornell-days-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cornell, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Albion Artisan Brick Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186506-albion-artisan-brick-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albion, IL · 5K / 10K
- **[Thin Mint Sprint 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-19394-thin-mint-sprint-2026)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fox River Grove, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198491-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-chicag)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199911-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202339-tunnel-to-towers-climb-chicago-il)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205618-jared-lee-edge-memorial-5k-10k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Williamsville, IL · 5K / 10K
- **[Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209141-mutt-strut-5k-dog-friendly-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dekalb, IL · 5K
- **[CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209657-chicago-trail-running-festival)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beecher, IL · 3.0 mi / 6.0 mi / 12.0 mi / 18.0 mi / 31.0 mi
- **[Get Your Kicks 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210901-get-your-kicks-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carlinville, IL · 5K
- **[Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-39725-arcola-broom-corn-festival-races)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Arcola, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[Underground Railroad 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-51663-underground-railroad-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Princeton, IL · 5K
- **[Run 4 the Goo! - 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61017-run-4-the-goo-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Arenzville, IL · 5K
- **[Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61562-rocky-ledges-5k-10k-trail-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Makanda, IL · 5K / 10K
- **[Galena 5k Stair Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76039-galena-5k-stair-challenge)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Galena, IL · 5K
- **[Cache River Days 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77388-cache-river-days-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ullin, IL · 5K
- **[Itasca Oktoberfast 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-88702-itasca-oktoberfast-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Itasca, IL · 5K
- **[RunTough for Team Owen 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92431-runtough-for-team-owen-2026)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oak Park, IL · 5K
- **[Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95011-kennekuk-road-runners-wild-wild-wilderness)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oakwood, IL · 5K / 7.5 mi
- **[Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-141937-rock-and-run-for-mental-health-2026)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rochester, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149339-4th-annual-run-for-the-parks-5k-run-walk-or-roll)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[RUN FOR UKRAINE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150295-run-for-ukraine)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169013-el-grito-5k-family-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180141-5k-run-walk-roll-celebration-of-donation)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Glen Ellyn, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Carl Sandburg Athletic Booster 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209575-carl-sandburg-athletic-booster-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Orland Park, IL · 5K
- **[Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-88737-miles-for-manufacturing-5k-and-1-mile-walk)** — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-36602-fnb-fall-fun-fest-run-walk-fairfield-5k)** — Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairfield, IL · 5K
- **[Glow in the Garden 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61251-glow-in-the-garden-5k)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rockford, IL · 5K
- **[Megan's Mission 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117031-megans-mission-5k-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Coal City, IL · 5K
- **[Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142650-dwight-harvest-days-5k-3k-walk-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dwight, IL · 5K
- **[Blue Bridges 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147261-blue-bridges-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Blue Island, IL · 5K
- **[Run for Nash 5k/10k, Kids Dash for Nash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149478-run-for-nash-5k-10k-kids-dash-for-nash)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tuscola, IL · 5K / 402 m / 10K
- **[Reserve Artisan Ales 2026 Lagtoberfest & 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151080-reserve-artisan-ales-2026-lagtoberfest-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Galesburg, IL · 5K
- **[MIDWEST OCR](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153726-midwest-ocr)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marseilles, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[St. Jude Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157969-st-jude-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bloomington, IL · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Race to Recycle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179862-race-to-recycle)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South Beloit, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Still Standing](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184483-still-standing)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elgin, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[2nd Annual Autism Firecracker 5K and 2 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184880-2nd-annual-autism-firecracker-5k-and-2-mile-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Astoria, IL · 5K
- **[Runway To a Cure](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200880-runway-to-a-cure)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ottawa, IL · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Heritage Fest 10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206003-heritage-fest-10k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Dundee, IL · 10K / 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Run for the STARS 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207012-run-for-the-stars-2026)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheaton, IL · 5K
- **[Run Like A Diva](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207396-run-like-a-diva)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / Marathon
- **[Sunbeams Uganda 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210757-sunbeams-uganda-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crystal Lake, IL · 5K
- **[Titus 2:12 Restoration Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211398-titus-2-12-restoration-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, IL · 5K
- **[For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48922-for-kids-sake-international-superhero-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carbondale, IL · 5K
- **[12th Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5k Run/Walk (In-Person OR Virtual Option)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-75291-12th-annual-christmas-without-cancer-5k-run-walk-in-person-o)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Evergreen Park, IL · 5K
- **[Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-97170-raising-sickle-cell-awareness-1-mile-at-a-time-annual-1k-5k-)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 1000 m / 5K
- **[Italian Fest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-97890-italian-fest-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Collinsville, IL · 5K / 400 m
- **[Race to Zero](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131118-race-to-zero)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Libertyville, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161419-st-veronica-6k-run-walk-for-scholarships)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Olympia Fields, IL · 3.7 mi / 1.3 mi
- **[RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179136-race-to-wrigley-5k-charity-run-presented-by-abbvie)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Better Than Yesterday 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180689-better-than-yesterday-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Aurora, IL · 5K
- **[Headless Horseman Hussle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203033-headless-horseman-hussle)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sleepy Hollow, IL · 5K
- **[Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207114-spartan-sprint-5k-family-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elgin, IL · 5K
- **[2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94478-2026-d54-education-foundation-run-to-read)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Schaumburg, IL · 400 m / 1 mile / 5K
- **[KARES 5K: For the Long Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133446-kares-5k-for-the-long-run)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Metamora, IL · 5K
- **[6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115421-6th-annual-hannah-mansell-happy-day-memorial-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jacksonville, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129204-13th-annual-swifty-swine-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clinton, IL · 5K
- **[I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160263-i-m-here-for-the-food-pantry-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elk Grove Village, IL · 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 435 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Chicago, IL (63)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/chicago/5k.md)
- [Lake Zurich, IL (10)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/lake-zurich/5k.md)
- [Elk Grove Village, IL (8)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/elk-grove-village/5k.md)
- [Springfield, IL (8)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/springfield/5k.md)
- [Belleville, IL (6)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/belleville/5k.md)
- [Wheaton, IL (6)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/wheaton/5k.md)
- [Aurora, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/aurora/5k.md)
- [Bloomington, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/bloomington/5k.md)
- [Normal, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/normal/5k.md)
- [Crystal Lake, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/crystal-lake/5k.md)
- [Downers Grove, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/downers-grove/5k.md)
- [Elgin, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/elgin/5k.md)
- [Rockford, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/rockford/5k.md)
- [Shorewood, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/shorewood/5k.md)
- [Urbana, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/urbana/5k.md)
- [Batavia, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/batavia/5k.md)
- [Bolingbrook, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/bolingbrook/5k.md)
- [Collinsville, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/collinsville/5k.md)
- [Freeport, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/freeport/5k.md)
- [Itasca, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/itasca/5k.md)
- [Lisle, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/lisle/5k.md)
- [Loves Park, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/loves-park/5k.md)
- [Mattoon, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/mattoon/5k.md)
- [Oak Park, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/oak-park/5k.md)
- [Ottawa, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/ottawa/5k.md)
- [Rolling Meadows, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/rolling-meadows/5k.md)
- [Wheeling, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/wheeling/5k.md)
- [Yorkville, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/yorkville/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/illinois/5k](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).