5K Races in Illinois
352 upcoming 5k races across Illinois, updated nightly. Want radius search and maps? Open these in the Race Finder.
When to race: 5k races in Illinois
Illinois has 352 upcoming 5k races over the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 57. Most are around Chicago, Lake Zurich, Wheaton. The next one is 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL on November 14 in Wheaton.
- Nov 202699 races
- Dec 202657 races
- Jan 202719 races
- Feb 202711 races
- Mar 202724 races
- Apr 202725 races
- May 202738 races
- Jun 202726 races
- Jul 20278 races
- Aug 202713 races
- Sep 202716 races
- Oct 202714 races
- Nov 20272 races
November 2026
- Sat 11/142026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, ILWheaton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 11/142nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun RunPleasant Plains, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 11/145K For COFFEE - and CASA!Charleston, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Beat The EagleLombard, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Bourbonnais Turkey TrotBourbonnais, IL · 2 Mile · 5K · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 11/14BridgeTogether for Autism 5KBurr Ridge, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Cornerstone Lakes parkrunCornerstone Lakes, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Heritage Harbor parkrun, OttawaHeritage Harbor, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Just a Normal 5KNormal, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14LuHi Turkey TrotSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Maryville Turkey TrotMaryville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14McNotagain Fall Trail RunsPekin, IL · 50 Mile · 30 Miles · 10 Mile · 3.5 Miles · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Morrissey Park parkrunMorrissey Park, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sat 11/14New Salem Children's Center Turkey TrotPetersburg, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5KPalatine, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Spring Rock parkrunSpring Rock, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sat 11/14St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5KGranite City, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Storm the Castle 5K Walk/RunPeoria, IL · 5K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/14The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!Chicago, IL · 5K · from $60 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Walk for TalkAny City - Any State, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 11/14YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness ProgramSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Back of the Yards 5K Turkey RunChicago, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Grayslake Central Turkey TrotGrayslake, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Jingle Dash 5KHinsdale, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5KLisle, IL · 5K · from $55 · register ↗
- Sat 11/212026 Turkey TrotDecatur, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 0.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey RunHerrin, IL · 15K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21CARA - Go Run Turkey TrotChicago, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Gobbler Gauntlet 5KNew Lenox, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Jolly Jingle 5KHarrisburg, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Mercer County Health Department Turkey Trot 5kAledo, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Miles for MindsCambridge, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Sandwich Turkey Trot 5kSandwich, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Titan Trek 5KChatham, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $22 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5kAurora, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Waterman Gobbler Gallop 2026Waterman, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Butterball Burner 5K Fun RunHomewood, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Earn Your Stuffing Early 5KFairfield, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, DashLincolnwood, IL · 5K · 10K · from $21 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Run for a Sole 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $60 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey ChaseCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Tue 11/24Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/WalkDu Quoin, IL · 5K · 1.5 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/2615th Annual Good Hope Turkey TrotGood Hope, IL · 10K · 5K · 0.6 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 NorthPointe Wellness Turkey TrotRoscoe, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $5 · register ↗
- Thu 11/2648th Annual Oglesby Turkey TrotOglesby, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/265k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026Elmwood Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Arlington Heights Turkey TrotArlington Heights, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Bare Bones Turkey Trot ToledoToledo, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10KChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · from $13 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26City of Bloomington Turkey TrotBloomington, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Clarendon Hills Unofficial Turkey TrotClarendon Hills, IL · 5K · 1K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkCrete, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Dan Gibbons Turkey TrotElmhurst, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/WalkDieterich, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Edison Park Turkey TrotChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!Edwardsville, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Giving Thanks 5KDekalb, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashGlenview, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Grove Express 5KDowners Grove, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids DashLake in the Hills, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8KLong Grove, IL · 5K · 8K · from $13 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26MELC Turkey TrotMonmouth, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Marseilles Gobble WobbleMarseilles, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Symphony FinancialMcHenry, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2026Naperville, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey TrotYorkville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Pilgrim Pie Run for RotaryLa Grange, IL · 5K · from $32 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Quincy Family YMCA Turkey Run 2026Quincy, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5KRobinson, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey TrotRockford, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26SGFMC Turkey TrotOak Park, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26St. Charles Turkey Trot 5KSt. Charles, IL · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Strong As Oak Wreck Bag Turkey Trot 5K-ish WorkoutAurora, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and WalkCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26The Chocolate Turkey 3 MilePeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Thornton Turkey TrotGlenwood, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Trout Valley Turkey TrotTrout Valley, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)Naperville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron BankByron, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026Tuscola, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5KSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026Winnetka, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Wobble B4U Gobble 5k and Fun RunSullivan, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/2818th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family WalkChicago, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/282026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald'sRockford, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Reindeer 5kAnna, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Running For The Paws in Whoville 5KSainte Marie, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALKSpring Valley, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5KElk Grove Village, IL · 5K · Half Marathon · from $13 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Shawnee Foothills Classic 8KHarrisburg, IL · 8K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/28The 67th Annual Great River Road RunAlton, IL · 10 Mile · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Turkey Trails - Greater ChicagoShorewood, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Ugly Sweater Fun RunDecatur, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 11/29Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge Cross Country 5K Run & 1.5 Mile WalkOak Forest, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 11/29Holiday Hustle 5KCoal City, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/52026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/WalkBelleville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/52026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/RunMurphysboro, IL · 5K · Road · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Blueprint For Success 5kMarion, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Chilly Chili 5K/2KSchaumburg, IL · 5K · 2K · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5kCobden, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch RunCrete, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5HOLLY JOLLY JIGGLEOreana, IL · 0.5 Miles · 1.3 Miles · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Holiday HustleCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team GrinchLawrenceville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Lincoln's Jingle Bell RunRobinson, IL · 5K · 1.6 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Reindeer Run 5K 2026Wheaton, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer DashArlington Heights, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Running of the Elves....A Very Merry Huntley EventHuntley, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Santa Hustle ChicagoChicago, IL · 10K · 5K · 1K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/WalkGeneva, IL · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Sweaty Sweater 5k Run & 3k Fun Run/WalkDwight, IL · 5K · 3K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids DashNorridge, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Yeti Winter Trail SeriesDixon, IL · 5K · Trail · register ↗
- Sun 12/62026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, ILKankakee, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Hornet Holiday HustleMount Sterling, IL · 5K · 1K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/WalkBatavia, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Lemont Frigid 5KLemont, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6McHenry County Santa Run For KidsCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive WalkRock Island, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Ugly Sweater Dash 2026Bloomingdale, IL · 3K · 6K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/122026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, ILChicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5KEdwardsville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Candy Cane Course - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $22 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Geneseo Jingle RunGeneseo, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12MIKE WALSH MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALKBEMENT, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle JogPark Ridge, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Reindeer DashHampshire, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Rockin' Santa 5K and Fun RunSullivan, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Run Run RudolphPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Single & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5kWarrenville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/192026 9th Annual St. Joe Santa 5k Run/Walk RaceSt. Joseph, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Catch the Elf 5k & 10kOrland Park, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Jingle Jog 5KPontiac, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Santa Stomp 5K Run/WalkTeutopolis, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Tour de TrailsRockford, IL · 5K · 6 Miles · 9 Miles · 12 Miles · 30 Miles · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/26A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/26New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 12/27WARRIOR RUSH: Wrath of Boreas 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)Elk Grove Village, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Hardcore 5K - 45th AnnualKewanee, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Iowa RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Kentucky RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31MN RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Missouri Runs Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31New Year's Eve 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Run Chicago Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Run Houston Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Run Omaha Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Run Wisconsin Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Tennessee RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Virtual Runs by All Community EventsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
January 2027
- Fri 1/1Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/WalkItasca, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Day 1 RunLake Zurich, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Resolution Run 6KOlympia Fields, IL · 6K · from $25 · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Way of Lights RunBelleville, IL · 5K · 1.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 1/2Resolution Spirits Run presented by Fenton Brewing 5k/10kLibertyville, IL · 5K · 10K · from $50 · register ↗
- Sat 1/2Snowman ShuffleCarterville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/2Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 1/9Frozen Fairway 5KNormal, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 1/16Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/16MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/23Cabin Fever Winter Running SeriesO'Fallon, IL · 5 Miles · 4 Miles · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 1/23Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5KBatavia, IL · 5K · Trail · from $60 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 1/23Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5k/8k/10kBatavia, IL · 5K · 8K · 10K · Trail · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 1/23The HUB 5K for CJ 2027!Marion, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/3018th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5kChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $38 · register ↗
- Sat 1/302027 Frosty 5KPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 1/302027 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5kWoodstock, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 1/30Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/30Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/6Frozen Oaks 5KWest Dundee, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 2/6Frozen Tundra IPA 5KLincolnshire, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Frozen Cock's Crow 5kCharleston, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Souper Bowl 5KBatavia, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 2/14Geneva Park District's Super Shuffle 5KGeneva, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 2/14Valentine's Day Massacre Spirits Run 5k/10kHillside, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater ChicagoRolling Meadows, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/6Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 3/6Frozen Banana Spirits Run 5k/10kSouth Elgin, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 3/6Go For The Green St. Patrick’s RaceUtica, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/6Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5kManhattan, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/6Miller Park Zoo StampedeBloomington, IL · 5K · 3K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Castle Ridge Shamrock Shuffle 5KCentralia, IL · 5K · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Lucky Dog 5KChampaign, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Lucky Dog 5K - SchaumburgRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13McHenry Kiwanis Club Shamrock Shuffle 5KMchenry, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Mudhen 5k Trail Run at Big MarshChicago, IL · 5K · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Shamrock & Roll 5KSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse WoodsRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Shamrock Beer Run - RockfordRockford, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Shorewood ShuffleShorewood, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13St Paddys Day 5KNaperville, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB RunYorkville, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 3/14Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/WalkDeer Park, IL · 5K · 10K · from $13 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain GoatOakwood, IL · 5K · 10K · 15K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Kick'n The Kilt 5K & 8KSt. Charles, IL · 5K · 8K · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Lori's Walleye Run 5KSpring Valley, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/27Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/27SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/3DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoWheaton, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 4/3Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k 2027Winnetka, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 4/9Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5KCarbondale, IL · 5K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids RunMachesney Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Run Wild 5KPalos Heights, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/10West Chicago Step Into Spring 5KWest Chicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Wild Blossom Wine Run 5kChicago, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 4/112nd Annual Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run 5k/10kCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/175K For CATCHNorthbrook, IL · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/17August Hill Wine Run 5kUtica, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Chicken RunBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Chocolate Chase Rabbit RacePalos Heights, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Galena Kiwanis River Trail RunGalena, IL · 5K · 10K · Trail · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/17PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)Peoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sun 4/18I Raced The Law 5K and Color RunOswego, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Fox Trot 5k Walk/Run, 10k RunBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Chicago Federation of Labor May Day 5K 2027Chicago, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Good Life RaceOak Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x AltraChicago, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Woods Creek Feet MeetCrystal Lake, IL · 4.1 Miles · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/13rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5KLansing, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.Byron, IL · 5K · 10K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Dark Ages Night Obstacle RacePingree Grove, IL · 30K · 5K · from $70 · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Hike for Hearing 5K Run/WalkLoves Park, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Kirby DerbyMonticello, IL · 10K · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Miles for Smiles 5KMcHenry, IL · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-MileWheaton, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Nun Run for CancerPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Spring Stampede 5K/10KHanna City, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Tailwagger TrotLisle, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Unit 5KNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/82027 Mother's Day 5K Run/WalkSt. Charles, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village,, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2KBloomington, IL · 5K · 2K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Pink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictOak Brook, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Quarryman ChallengeLemont, IL · 10 Mile · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Starved Rock Country MarathonOttawa, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 5/9Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/WalkBarrington, IL · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
- Sat 5/15Run for D103 5K Run/WalkLincolnshire, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/16Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/WalkBarrington, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 5/16I Got Your Six Walk/RunBourbonnais, IL · 5K · 10K · 2 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/16Kenilworth Memorial Day 3.5k (2.2 Mile) Run / WalkKenilworth, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Frontline OCRByron, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $39 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Lap the Lake 5K & Fun RunIna, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State ParkMakanda, IL · 5K · 13.6 Miles · Marathon · 50 Mile · Trail · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Relay For ResilienceNorth Chicago, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/23Hitchhikers Spirits Run 5k/10kJoliet, IL · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Cogs Run 5KGenoa, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Goose Creek ClassicOdin, IL · 5K · 10K · 2.5K · 1K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/WalkNeoga, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Onarga ALA Poppy 5KOnarga, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/29SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIOSan Antonio, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29WARRIOR RUSH: Clash of Olympus 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 - Full Marathon 26.2 (Chicagoland)Wheaton, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 5/30Race To the FlagWestmont, IL · 5K · from $12 · register ↗
- Sun 5/30The Memorial 5KLake Barrington, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Mon 5/31Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5KSheridan, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/5Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in ActionChicago, IL · 5K · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Harvard Milk DaysHarvard, IL · 10K · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5International Horseradish Festival 5KCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027Palatine, IL · 10K · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Races for all PacesCharleston, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5kBarrington Hills, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Walk & Roll ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 6/6Elgin Valley Fox TrotElgin, IL · 10 Mile · 5K · 2K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 6/126th Annual Fox Trot 5KBedford Park, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 6/12DC Estate Wine Run 5kSouth Beloit, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 6/12Waubonsee Foundation Trail RunSugar Grove, IL · 5K · 10K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 6/13Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5kMackinaw, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 6/13Treat Trot Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Thu 6/17DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity CenterForsyth, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 6/18JJC Foundation Twilight RunJoliet, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 6/19BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtualMatteson, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Downs Freedom RunDowns, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Newman Freedom Festival Run, White & Blue 5KNewman, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 6/19The Longest Day RunGeneva, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K RunChicago, IL · 5K · Trail · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM StartFreeport, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by WalgreensChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Run Your Axes OffPittsfield, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Run the Runway at Chicago Executive AirportWheeling, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
July 2027
- Sun 7/42027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/WalkBeecher, IL · 5K · from $18 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 7/4Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5KPaxton, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 7/10McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun RunMcHenry, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Fri 7/16Cross Country Sundown ShowdownCarterville, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 7/17Chicago Chinatown 5K RunChicago, IL · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 7/17Donut DashBatavia, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 7/17Run for the BagelMattoon, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 7/31Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - SpringfieldSpringfield, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
August 2027
- Sun 8/1Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 8/6Run MahometMahomet, IL · 2 Mile · 10K · Half Marathon · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/7AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/WalkGeneseo, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/7Highlander Assault Obstacle RacePingree Grove, IL · 50K · 15K · 5K · from $65 · register ↗
- Sun 8/8Dawson Lake DashLe Roy, IL · 3.5 Miles · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 8/8Miles for Miracles RunMount Prospect, IL · 1 Mile · 2 Mile · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 8/12Freedom Run Presented by UnityPoint HealthEast Moline, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 8/14Lena Brew Run 5kLena, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 8/21Parkie’s 5KBolingbrook, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 8/22Summer Sizzler - Greater ChicagoWheaton, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 8/28Sylvan ShuffleAmboy, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/28Will County Brew Run 5kShorewood, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 8/29Big Horse Vineyards 5KLewistown, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/4Eckert's Spiked Apple 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 9/12Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027Springfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 9/18For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5KCarbondale, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 9/18Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 9/18Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild WildernessOakwood, IL · 5K · 12K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 9/18MIDWEST OCRMarseilles, IL · 5K · 6 Miles · 18 Miles · from $29 · register ↗
- Sat 9/18Nehemiah 5K Run/WalkHeyworth, IL · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 9/25Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - IllinoisMarion, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 9/25Lawndale 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sat 9/25Moraine Hills Run for the HillsMcHenry, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 9/25Race to Cure Sarcoma ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 9/25Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5kRoscoe, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 9/262027 D54 Education Foundation Run to ReadSchaumburg, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 9/26DeKalb Corn ClassicDeKalb, IL · 10K · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 9/26Inside Out Club Fall Family 5KWheaton, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 9/26TBK Bank Quad Cities MarathonMoline, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
October 2027
- Sat 10/2Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/RunRomeoville, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/2Last Chance TriMattoon, IL · 5K · 10K · from $50 · register ↗
- Sat 10/2Montgomery River Run 2027Montgomery, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 10/2Scarecrow ScrambleLisle, IL · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 10/3Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile WalkBolingbrook, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/9Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/9Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10KCarlyle, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 10K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 10/17Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5KBolingbrook, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 10/17Run with the Nuns 2027Lemont, IL · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 10/17Spooky Sprint - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 10/22Haunted Highlander Assault Trail RunPingree Grove, IL · 5K · Trail · from $44 · register ↗
- Sun 10/24Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5kmChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 10/302nd Annual Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k/10kVandalia, IL · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/30Howling Habitat 5K/Fun Run 2027 EventO'Fallon, IL · 5K · register ↗
November 2027
- Sat 11/6Run With Reagan - Run Down This Wall!Eureka, IL · 5K · 1.3 Miles · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 11/7Cupcake 5KChampaign, IL · 5K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Planning a race
- Race day checklistwhat to sort out the night before
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