5K Races in Illinois

545 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 545 upcoming 5k races over the next 12 months. September is the busiest month for them, with 180. Most are around Chicago, Lake Zurich, Springfield. The next one is Warrior Crucible on September 4 in Loves Park.

Sep 2026180 races
Oct 2026148 races
Nov 202685 races
Dec 202640 races
Jan 202712 races
Feb 20275 races
Mar 202713 races
Apr 202713 races
May 202722 races
Jun 202722 races
Jul 20273 races
Aug 20272 races

September 2026

Fri 9/4Warrior CrucibleLoves Park, IL · 30 Miles · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/58RUN5 Turns One: Community 5KOttawa, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/5All American Trail Trek 5KCantrall, IL · 5K · Trail · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/5Always in Our Hearts 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/5Appletime 5kMurphysboro, IL · 5K · from $22 · register ↗
Sat 9/5Charger 10 Mile & 6kMilan, IL · 10 Mile · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/5Colchester Duane Beck 5KColchester, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/5Cornerstone Lakes parkrunCornerstone Lakes, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
Sat 9/5Eckert's Spiked Apple 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/5GristMill GrindFranklin Grove, IL · 10K · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/5Heritage Harbor parkrun, OttawaHeritage Harbor, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
Sat 9/5KZ5KCasey, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/5KZ5K and Virtual Fun Run/WalkCasey, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/5Little Trojan and "Big" Trojan XC InvitationalCharleston, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/5Manito Popcorn Festival 5KManito, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/5Mindful Strides for DementiaGeneseo, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/5Morrissey Park parkrunMorrissey Park, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
Sat 9/5Nauvoo Grape Stomp 5k Walk/RunNauvoo, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/5ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL 5kWest Frankfort, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/5Spring Rock parkrunSpring Rock, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
Sat 9/5Sweetcorn 5K ClassicHoopeston, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/5Sweetcorn 5K Classic 2026Hoopeston, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/5There Is A Will, There Is A Way 5KDowners Grove, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/6Check My Flow Blood Clot Foundation 5K Walk/Run/Bike EventChicago, IL · 5K · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 9/6Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun WalkHerscher, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 9/6Shannon Labor Day/Homecoming 5kShannon, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 9/6Team Palestine for PCRF Run 4 PeaceOrland Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 9/6Time and a Half Relay & 5KChicago, IL · 12 Miles · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Mon 9/7JJK5KMadison, IL · 5K · 1.2 Miles · from $15 · register ↗
Mon 9/7Sandwich Fair Shake Up ShuffleSandwich, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Thu 9/10Rock Springs Demo Run/WalkDecatur, IL · 5K · register ↗
Fri 9/11In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes, Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026Elwood, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Fri 9/11Popcorn Day 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun RunRidgway, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Fri 9/11Woodland ROAR RunGurnee, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/129/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, IllinoisSouth Barrington, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $21 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Albion Artisan Brick RunAlbion, IL · 5K · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Ana Banana 5k & Fun RunMorton Grove, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Angel for Autism 5K GLOW Run/WalkNashville, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Arcola Broom Corn Festival RacesArcola, IL · 10K · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Bully Blitz 5k Run & WalkWilmington, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k WalkWilmington, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVALBeecher, IL · 5K · 6 Miles · 12 Miles · 18 Miles · 50K · Trail · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/12Cache River Days 5KUllin, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Chicago Gospel Run 2026Chicago, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkCornell, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Fit Forward 5K Run/WalkGlenview, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Galena 5k Stair ChallengeGalena, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/12George Bridges 5K Run/WalkWaukegan, IL · 5K · from $34 · register ↗
Sat 9/12George Bridges 5kWaukegan, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/12Get Your Kicks 5KCarlinville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Homer Glen Run To RememberHomer Glen, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun RunMarion, IL · 5K · 1K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Itasca Oktoberfast 5KItasca, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10kWilliamsville, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild WildernessOakwood, IL · 5K · 12K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Lena Fall FestivalLena, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)Dekalb, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/12National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Pirate's BootySt. Charles, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Polka Pace 5KHavana, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Polka Pace RaceHavana, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/WalkMakanda, IL · 5K · 10K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Run 4 the Goo! - 5KArenzville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/12RunTough for Team Owen 2026Oak Park, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Shelbyville Trail InvitationalShelbyville, IL · 2 Mile · 5K · Trail · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/12Strides for JusticePeoria Heights, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 9/12Surviving the Color NewtonEffingham, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12The Kroc Center Bubble Fun 5k Run/WalkQuincy, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/12Thin Mint Sprint 2026Fox River Grove, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, ILChicago, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Underground Railroad 5kPrinceton, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/12Warren County Prime Beef FestivalMonmouth, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 9/134th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or RollChicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 9/135K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of DonationGlen Ellyn, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 9/13Carl Sandburg Athletic Booster 5K Run/WalkOrland Park, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 9/13El Grito 5K Family Run/WalkChicago, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 9/13Millstadt Parks Biathlon & 5KMillstadt, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/13Rickover Race to RememberChicago, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/13Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026Rochester, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/13Run for Tomorrow 5KElburn, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/13Santa Maria del Popolo 5K Run/WalkMundelein, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/13The Boiler DashBourbonnais, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Wed 9/16Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile WalkChicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 9/17FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5KFairfield, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Fri 9/18Glow in the Garden 5kRockford, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/1912th Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5k Run/Walk (In-Person OR Virtual Option)Evergreen Park, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/1918th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/WalkAlton, IL · 5K · 3K · register ↗
Sat 9/192nd Annual Autism Firecracker 5K and 2 Mile WalkAstoria, IL · 5K · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Blue Bridges 5KBlue Island, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Clearbrook's Step It Up 5K Run * 1 Mile Walk * Kids DashArlington Heights, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/19Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun RunDwight, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/19For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5KCarbondale, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/19HBCU Run & BrunchChicago, IL · 10K · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Harvest Hammer Run and Duathlon 2026Morrison, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 0.5 Miles · register ↗
Sat 9/19Heritage Fest 10kWest Dundee, IL · 10K · 5K · 1.2 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Italian Fest 5KCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/19MECCA MOVES! 5k 1k Run, Walk & RollBurr Ridge, IL · 5K · 1K · register ↗
Sat 9/19MIDWEST OCRMarseilles, IL · 10K · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Megan's Mission 5k RunCoal City, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Miles for Miracles 5k- Hosted by Beauty For Ashes Ministries Intl.Waukegan, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Monster Education Foundation 5K/3K race/walkWheeling, IL · 5K · 3K · register ↗
Sat 9/19Nehemiah's Memorial 5K Run/WalkHeyworth, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Olney Cross Country InvitationalOlney, IL · 2.9 Miles · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/19Race to RecycleSouth Beloit, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!Chicago, IL · 1K · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Reserve Artisan Ales 2026 Lagtoberfest & 5k Run/WalkGalesburg, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Run Like A DivaChicago, IL · 5K · Half Marathon · from $85 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/19Run for Nash 5k/10k, Kids Dash for NashTuscola, IL · 5K · 10K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Run for the STARS 2026Wheaton, IL · 5K · from $12 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Run with Pius 5KChicago, IL · 5K · 1.6 Miles · 2.5K · register ↗
Sat 9/19Runway To a CureOttawa, IL · 5K · 1K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/19SGT Douglas Riney 5K/1Mile Walk/RunFairview, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 9/19St. Jude WalkBloomington, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/19Still StandingElgin, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Sugar Grove's Run To RememberSugar Grove, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/19Sunbeams Uganda 5kCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/19Titus 2:12 Restoration Run/WalkSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/19Village of South Holland Fun Run 5KSouth Holland, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/202026 D54 Education Foundation Run to ReadSchaumburg, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
Sun 9/20Better Than Yesterday 5KAurora, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sun 9/20Case Creek Tails on Trails Fall 2K & 5K Run / WalkCoal Valley, IL · 5K · 2K · Trail · register ↗
Sun 9/20D67 Dash 5K Run/WalkMorton Grove, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/20Der Bier Lauf Peoria Oktoberfest 5KPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 0.0K · register ↗
Sun 9/20Headless Horseman HussleSleepy Hollow, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/20QC Java Jog 2K & 5KCoal Valley, IL · 5K · 2K · register ↗
Sun 9/20RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVieChicago, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 9/20Race to ZeroLibertyville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 9/20Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun RunElgin, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 9/20St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for ScholarshipsOlympia Fields, IL · 3.7 Miles · 1.3 Miles · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 9/20Willow House Walk/Run to RememberLibertyville, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 9/24Beignet 5KGeneva, IL · 5K · register ↗
Fri 9/25KARES 5K: For the Long RunMetamora, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/2613th Annual Swifty Swine 5KClinton, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/261st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/WalkAurora, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/262026 Oktoberfest 5K Rennen & WegThird & Oak St., IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/266th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K Run/WalkJacksonville, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Abuelitos 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Bloomingdale Trail 5KChicago, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · Trail · from $5 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - IllinoisMarion, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/26District 112 FUNd Run and Family WalkHighland Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Empower Through Health 5KUrbana, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Faith & Fitness Charity Race Series (5K Run, 1 Mile Walk) eventForest Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 9/26Friends of the Poor® Walk - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle ChurchCrystal Lake, IL · 3.4 Miles · register ↗
Sat 9/26I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5kElk Grove Village, IL · 5K · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 9/26LCSPTF 14th Annual 5KGrayslake, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Lawndale 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Lewis Park & Trails Full Moon Trail Run 2026 - Presented by LRS, IncSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · register ↗
Sat 9/26Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood CancerGreenville, IL · 5K · Trail · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Moraine Hills Run for the HillsMcHenry, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/26Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5KMorris, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/26Northbrook District 27 PTA 5K, 1 Mile and Kid's DashNorthbrook, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/26Our Fallen Hero 5K Run/Walk in Memory of PFC Aaron ToppenMokena, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 9/26Race to Cure Sarcoma ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · 1K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 9/26Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/26SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake BreakfastEdwardsville, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/26St. Jude Walk-ChicagoBrookfield, IL · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/26Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5kRoscoe, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/26The F.I.R.M. Family 5K Fun RunSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/26The Wurst 5k run/walkAltamont, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 9/272026 Chi-Care 5K Run/WalkChicago, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Catskin Days 5kCarrier Mills, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 9/27DeKalb Corn ClassicDeKalb, IL · 10K · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/27ETHS Homecoming Hustle 5KEvanston, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 9/27F3 Naperville 5K Run & WalkWarrenville, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Fall Fest 5K and Kids Fun RunStillman Valley, IL · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Illinois Homecoming RunUrbana, IL · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Inside Out Club Fall Family 5KWheaton, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Lester Fun Run 2026Downers Grove, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $6 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Main Street Fest 5kCary, IL · 5K · Road · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10kElk Grove Village, IL · 5K · 10K · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids MilerPlainfield, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · from $18 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot RaceSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Run for HonorSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/27Run the River for Respect 5KOttawa, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/27She Moves Mujer MuéveteLibertyville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 9/27TBK Bank Quad Cities MarathonMoline, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 9/27The "Oui" Run 5KChicago, IL · 5K · register ↗

October 2026

Thu 10/1Cork Classic XC InvitationalRobinson, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Fri 10/2Scott AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run - Race at Your BaseScott Air Force Base, IL · 9K · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Fri 10/2Shoreline ClassicDecatur, IL · 15K · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/32026 Southern Illinois Dyslexia Center Collinsville Walk & 5K Fun RunCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/33rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5kDowners Grove, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/35K Your WaysRobinson, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/3A Pace for PeteyTuscola, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/RunRomeoville, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Autumn Leaf RunFreeport, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/WalkBlue Island, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Chasing Our DreamsPalos Heights, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/3Chicago Vocational Alumni Association, Inc. 5K Torch TrailChicago, IL · 5K · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Crooked Arm 5KLisle, IL · 5K · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/3Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/WalkSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Elverado 5K Run/WalkElkville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Fulton Fun Crew Fall Festival 5KFulton, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse WoodsElk Grove Village, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Honor Run - John Wilt FoundationO Fallon, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026St. Charles, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5KLong Grove, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $43 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Mark Bancroft Memorial RunAurora, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/3Montgomery River Run 2026Montgomery, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 10/3OCI Therapy 2026 5KRochester, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Panting Four PawsCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 10/3Run The WoodsHudson, IL · 5K · 5 Miles · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Sacha's SashayMackinaw, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 1.5 Miles · register ↗
Sat 10/3Scarecrow ScrambleLisle, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Shawnee Sasquatch 5K sponsored by Banterra BankHarrisburg, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Storming Into Action - Play Knows No LimitsWalnut, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/3Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • WalkWillow Springs, IL · 5K · 40K · 65K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 10/42026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/WalkMount Prospect, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Carrera de los Lancers 5KGrayslake, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 10/4Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile WalkBolingbrook, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Chicago - HFTC 5kChicago, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 10/4Fire Zone 5kLockport, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Fox Chase RunFox River Grove, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 10/4JJC Foundation 5K Run/WalkJoliet, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Last Chance TriMattoon, IL · 5K · 10K · from $50 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Melrose Park Family Fun Run 5k and Community Health FairMelrose Park, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Monster MashBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sun 10/4Nancy M. Kapheim Memorial ClassicRock Island, IL · 5K · 10K · from $7 · register ↗
Sun 10/4Rotary Run Charity ClassicHinsdale, IL · 10K · 5K · 3K · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 10/8Red Hill FFA Glow RunSumner, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Fri 10/9St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun RunAlton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/1013th Annual Harvest Hustle 5KNiles, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/102026 Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/WalkMacomb, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 10/104th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026Flossmoor, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Be a Hero 5KUrbana, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/10CAI - Illinois Family 5kOak Brook, IL · 5K · from $70 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/10Candy Corn 5KCarmi, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5KWoodstock, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper DashBelleville, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/10El Trote De Las CalacasElgin, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/10McKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' DashLebanon, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Miles for MaeEffingham, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)Loves Park, IL · 7K · 1.5 Miles · 5K · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 10/10OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALKHerrin, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/10Race for Rescue 5k/10k- Supporting Coles County Animal ControlMattoon, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Relay For ResilienceNorth Chicago, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10KCarlyle, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 10K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Sauk Valley Apple Cider RunRock Falls, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Sesser Oktoberfest 5kSesser, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/10The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & RunNew Lenox, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/10We Love Teachers 5K - ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 10/10Welcome Run 5KLansing, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/11Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/RunUrbana, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/11Tamborazo Blast 5KAurora, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Fri 10/16Shake Your Trail Feather Trail RunCharleston, IL · 100K · 5K · Trail · register ↗
Sat 10/172026 Champaign Aruna RunUrbana, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/174th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5KHarrisburg, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless VeteransWheaton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $5 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Centre Club 5k 2026Libertyville, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/17Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5KChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Cook Cancer 5K Run/WalkFranklin Grove, IL · 5K · from $33 · register ↗
Sat 10/17FIREHOUSE 5KOconee, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Going The Distance for the Salvation ArmyUrbana, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Greenville University Panther 5KGreenville, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/WalkEffingham, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Harvard Dia de Los Muertos 5KHarvard, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/17JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUNRoscoe, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/17JMH 5K/10KJacksonville, IL · 5K · 10K · from $32 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Palos Park Spooky Shuffle 2026Palos Park, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 10/17Popeye's Fall Festival 5KChester, IL · 5K · 1.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin FestivalPeoria Heights, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 8K · 25K · Marathon · register ↗
Sat 10/17Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/WalkChicago, IL · 5K · from $37 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Run Stephenson CountyOrangeville, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · 10K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/17Scary At The PrairieFrankfort, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 10/17Snyder Shriners 5KBloomington, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/17The Burrito BoltParis, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Tombstone 5kChicago, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/17Train Up 5K and Fun RunNorthfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/17Trojan Classic XCCharleston, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/17Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, ILQuincy, IL · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
Sun 10/1823rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026Glen Ellyn, IL · 5K · 10 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/18Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5KBolingbrook, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/18Evansville River Run 5k and WalkEvansville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/18Frank Lloyd Wright RacesOak Park, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $19 · register ↗
Sun 10/18HOW 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/18Oktoberfest Rotary RunBloomington, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 10/18Paws for a Cause 5kUrbana, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 10/18Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure RunSpring Grove, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · from $13 · register ↗
Sun 10/18Run with the Nuns 2026Lemont, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 10/22Spooktacular Glow RunRomeoville, IL · 5K · register ↗
Fri 10/23Haunted Highlander Assault Trail RunPingree Grove, IL · 5K · Trail · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Barrington Polio Walk 26Barrington, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/24Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10KBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · from $5 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome FoundationAnywhere, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Forte 5K Run/WalkChannahon, IL · 5K · from $27 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids DashPalatine, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Howl-o-ween 5k - SchaumburgRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5KNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin ChaseLake Bluff, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Marshall Rotary Jack-O-JogMarshall, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/24The Fall Color 5KLisle, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Washington Park Trail TrekSpringfield, IL · 5K · Trail · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/24Wellness Warrior RunPinckneyville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 10/252026 5k Foot PursuitFairview Heights, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/WalkWheeling, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow MileOswego, IL · 8K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Governors State University Jaguar 5KUniversity Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5kmChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Haunted Oak 5KHomer Glen, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/WalkWheaton, IL · 8 Miles · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan WoodsChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Polish Independence RunChicago, IL · 10K · 5K · from $49 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or RunLincolnshire, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Scout Scramble 5K Trail RunMorris, IL · 5K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Spooky Sprint - Greater ChicagoShorewood, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Tri-State Warrior RunQuincy, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $10 · register ↗
Fri 10/302025 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run/WalkLouisville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Fri 10/30Race the DeadTowanda, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/315k for The Kids: Race Through the DecadesOblong, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & WagMonmouth, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5KHerrin, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Hope In Motion 5K Fun RunHerrin, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Howl-O-Ween HustleNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Howling Habitat 5K/Fun RunO'Fallon, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/31McLeansboro Halloween Hustle 5KMcLeansboro, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/31PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Riverview Ramble Half MarathonMount Carmel, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Rock Falls First Responder 5kRock Falls, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Run the BluffPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 10/31Running with GhoulsCanton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids DashCisco, IL · 5K · Trail · from $5 · register ↗

November 2026

Sun 11/1Carrera de las CatrinasRound Lake Park, IL · 5K · from $43 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Cupcake 5KChampaign, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Rattlesnake Master Run for the PrairieUrbana, IL · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1New Lenox, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/712th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun RunEdwardsville, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Black Hawk College 5K HustleMoline, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 11/7Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/7PTD-P's Turkey Trot 5K/1 MileRaymond, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/RunChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/7St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/WalkLa Grange Park, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music BoostersBelvidere, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Veteran's Day 5KDanville, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFINGRockford, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 11/82026 Jingle Bell Run - Central IllinoisNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 11/8Big Timber XC ChallengeElgin, IL · 5K · 5 Miles · register ↗
Sun 11/8City of the Sun 5K Trail Run 2026Collinsville, IL · 5K · Trail · register ↗
Sun 11/8Fast Track Cross Country OpenSchaumburg, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 11/8Graham's Chocolate Run * WalkGeneva, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · register ↗
Sun 11/8Redder for Edder 3 Mile Run and WalkNormal, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 11/8Veterans 5K Run & WalkWestchester, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 11/14Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/142026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, ILWheaton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Beat The EagleLombard, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Bourbonnais Turkey TrotBourbonnais, IL · 2 Mile · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 11/14BridgeTogether for Autism 5KBurr Ridge, IL · 5K · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 11/14Feral NonsenseMorton Grove, IL · 9 Miles · 6 Miles · 5K · register ↗
Sat 11/14LuHi Turkey TrotSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Maryville Turkey TrotMaryville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/14McNotagain Fall Trail RunsPekin, IL · 50 Mile · 30 Miles · 10 Mile · 3.5 Miles · Trail · register ↗
Sat 11/14New Salem Children's Center Turkey TrotPetersburg, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Storm the Castle 5K Walk/RunPeoria, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · 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 $35 · registration closed · 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 11/21Gobbler Gauntlet 5KNew Lenox, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Jolly Jingle 5KHarrisburg, IL · 5K · 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 $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5kAurora, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Turkey TrotPlainfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 11/22Butterball Burner 5K Fun RunHomewood, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 11/22Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, DashLincolnwood, IL · 5K · 10K · from $21 · 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 11/262026 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 · registration closed · 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 5KEdwardsville, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 11/26Giving Thanks 5KDekalb, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashGlenview, IL · 5K · registration closed · 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 11/26McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5KMcHenry, 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 11/26Seneca High School Irish Turkey RunSeneca, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26St. Charles Turkey Trot 5KSt. Charles, IL · 5K · from $13 · 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 11/26Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026Winnetka, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · 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 McDonaldsRockford, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Reindeer 5kAnna, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · 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 11/28Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Turkey Trails - Greater ChicagoShorewood, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
Sun 11/29Holiday Hustle 5KCoal City, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 11/29Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & ReunionEvanston, IL · 3.6 Miles · from $30 · register ↗

December 2026

Sat 12/52026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/WalkBelleville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · 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 12/5Lincoln's Jingle Bell RunRobinson, IL · 5K · 1.6 Miles · from $20 · registration closed · 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 12/5Santa 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 12/5The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team GrinchLawrenceville, IL · 5K · 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 12/6Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/WalkBatavia, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 12/6Lemont Frigid 5KLemont, IL · 5K · from $45 · 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 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 12/122026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, ILChicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · 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 12/12Run 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 12/12Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/19Catch the Elf 5k & 10kMarkham, 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 12/26A 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 ↗
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 12/31Run Chicagoland 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 · 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 ↗
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 1/23Fox 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 1/3018th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5kChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $38 · register ↗
Sat 1/30Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 1/30Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗

February 2027

Sat 2/13Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/13Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · 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 ChicagoGreater Chicago, 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 $30 · 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 3/13Lucky Dog 5K - SchaumburgRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 3/13Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse WoodsRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/13Shorewood ShuffleShorewood, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · 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 3/20Kick'n The Kilt 5K & 8KSt. Charles, IL · 5K · 8K · 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 ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 4/10Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids RunMachesney Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/10Run for Bagels 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/10Wild Blossom Wine Run 5kChicago, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 4/11Duke's Alehouse Spirits RunCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/17August Hill Wine Run 5kUtica, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/17Chicken RunBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sun 4/18I Raced The Law 5K and Color RunOswego, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/24Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/24Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/24Fox Trot 5k Walk/Run, 10k RunBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sun 4/25Good Life RaceOak Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 4/25Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x AltraChicago, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗

May 2027

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 5/1Miles 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 ↗
Sat 5/82027 Mother's Day 5K Run/WalkSt. Charles, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 5/8Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoChicago, 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 ↗
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 5/16Kenilworth 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 5/29Goose Creek ClassicOdin, IL · 5K · 10K · 2.5K · 1K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/29Onarga ALA Poppy 5KOnarga, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 5/30Race To the FlagWestmont, IL · 5K · from $12 · registration closed · register ↗
Mon 5/31Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5KSheridan, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗

June 2027

Thu 6/329th Annual Firecracker 5kMc Leansboro, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $15 · 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 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5International Horseradish Festival 5KCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Neoga Days 5K Run & WalkNeoga, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · 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 ↗
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 6/19The Longest Day RunGeneva, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 6/26Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM StartFreeport, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/26Run Your Axes OffPittsfield, IL · 5K · from $35 · 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 ↗
Fri 7/16Cross Country Sundown ShowdownCarterville, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 7/17Run for the BagelMattoon, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗

August 2027

Sun 8/1Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 8/7Highlander Assault Obstacle RacePingree Grove, IL · 50K · 15K · 5K · 3K · from $45 · register ↗

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