5K Races in Illinois, United States 2026 81 events
5 kilometres — the most popular race distance, and the usual first race for new runners. Browse upcoming events in United States.
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Fit Forward 5K Run/Walk
◎ Des Plaines, USA▤ Sep 12, 2026
5 km
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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run
◎ Morton Grove, USA▤ Sep 12, 2026
5 km
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Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk
◎ Wilmington, USA▤ Sep 12, 2026
5 km
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The Kroc Center Bubble Fun 5k Run/Walk
◎ Quincy, USA▤ Sep 12, 2026
5 km
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Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
◎ Cornell, USA▤ Sep 12, 2026
5 km
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Santa Maria del Popolo 5K Run/Walk
◎ Mundelein, USA▤ Sep 13, 2026
5 km
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Millstadt Parks Biathlon & 5K
◎ Millstadt, USA▤ Sep 13, 2026
5 km
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Run for Tomorrow 5K
◎ Elburn, USA▤ Sep 13, 2026
5 km
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4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll
◎ Chicago, USA▤ Sep 13, 2026
5 km
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5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation
◎ Glen Ellyn, USA▤ Sep 13, 2026
5 km
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12th Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5k Run/Walk (In-Person OR Virtual Option)
◎ Evergreen Park, USA▤ Sep 19, 2026
5 km
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Blue Bridges 5K
◎ Blue Island, USA▤ Sep 19, 2026
5 km
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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run
◎ Dwight, USA▤ Sep 19, 2026
5 km
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18th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk
◎ Alton, USA▤ Sep 19, 2026
5 km
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Better Than Yesterday 5K
◎ Aurora, USA▤ Sep 20, 2026
5 km
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Case Creek Tails on Trails Fall 2K & 5K Run / Walk
◎ Coal Valley, USA▤ Sep 20, 2026
2 km
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Willow House Walk and 5K Run For Hope
◎ Libertyville, USA▤ Sep 20, 2026
5 km
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D67 Dash 5K Run/Walk
◎ Morton Grove, USA▤ Sep 20, 2026
5 km
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5K Fun Run and Family Walk
◎ Glenview, USA▤ Sep 20, 2026
5 km
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Beignet 5K
◎ Geneva, USA▤ Sep 24, 2026
5 km