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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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
◎ Chicago, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026
5 km
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The Chocolate Turkey 3 Mile
◎ Peoria, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026
4.8 km
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Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2026
◎ Naperville, USA▤ Nov 26, 2026
5 km
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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
◎ Chicago, USA▤ Nov 28, 2026
5 km
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Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
◎ Crete, USA▤ Dec 5, 2026
5 km
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Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk
◎ Batavia, USA▤ Dec 6, 2026
5 km
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Catch the Elf 5k & 10k
◎ Markham, USA▤ Dec 19, 2026
5 km
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
◎ Chicago, USA▤ Dec 26, 2026
5 km
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Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk
◎ Itasca, USA▤ Jan 1, 2027
5 km
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18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k
◎ Chicago, USA▤ Jan 30, 2027
21.1 km
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Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k
◎ Belleville, USA▤ Mar 6, 2027
5 km
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Kick'n The Kilt 5K & 8K
◎ St. Charles, USA▤ Mar 20, 2027
5 km
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Fox Trot 5k Walk/Run, 10k Run
◎ Batavia, USA▤ Apr 24, 2027
5 km
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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.
◎ Byron, USA▤ May 1, 2027
5 km
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2027 Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk
◎ St. Charles, USA▤ May 8, 2027
5 km
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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k
◎ Belleville, USA▤ Jun 5, 2027
5 km
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DC Estate Wine Run 5k
◎ South Beloit, USA▤ Jun 12, 2027
5 km
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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k
◎ Mackinaw, USA▤ Jun 13, 2027
5 km
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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual
◎ Matteson, USA▤ Jun 19, 2027
5 km