5K Races in Illinois, United States 2026 22 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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RunningIn 2 days

Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

◎ Belleville, USA▤ Nov 7, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 9 days

BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

◎ Burr Ridge, USA▤ Nov 14, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 3 weeks

Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

◎ Chicago, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 3 weeks

The Chocolate Turkey 3 Mile

◎ Peoria, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026

4.8 km

RunningIn 3 weeks

Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2026

◎ Naperville, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 3 weeks

5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

◎ Elmwood Park, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 3 weeks

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

◎ Chicago, USA▤ Nov 28, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 4 weeks

Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

◎ Crete, USA▤ Dec 5, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 4 weeks

Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk

◎ Batavia, USA▤ Dec 6, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 6 weeks

Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

◎ Markham, USA▤ Dec 19, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 7 weeks

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

◎ Chicago, USA▤ Dec 26, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 8 weeks

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

◎ Itasca, USA▤ Jan 1, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 3 months

18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

◎ Chicago, USA▤ Jan 30, 2027

21.1 km

RunningIn 4 months

Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k

◎ Belleville, USA▤ Mar 6, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 4 months

Kick'n The Kilt 5K & 8K

◎ St. Charles, USA▤ Mar 20, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 6 months

Fox Trot 5k Walk/Run, 10k Run

◎ Batavia, USA▤ Apr 24, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 6 months

Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

◎ Byron, USA▤ May 1, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 6 months

2027 Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

◎ St. Charles, USA▤ May 8, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 7 months

Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

◎ Belleville, USA▤ Jun 5, 2027

5 km

RunningIn 7 months

DC Estate Wine Run 5k

◎ South Beloit, USA▤ Jun 12, 2027

5 km

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