Illinois 5K Races
Upcoming 5k races in Illinois, sorted by date.
Nov 2026
St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5K
Granite City, IL · from $40
The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!
Virtual · from $60
Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5K
Palatine, IL
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $45
Beat The Eagle
Lombard, IL
Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run
Peoria, IL
LuHi Turkey Trot
Springfield, IL · from $25
Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
2nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
Pleasant Plains, IL · from $22
Maryville Turkey Trot
Maryville, IL · from $10
New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot
Petersburg, IL · from $25
Just a Normal 5K
Normal, IL · from $25
5K For COFFEE - and CASA!
Charleston, IL · from $25
Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K
Lisle, IL · from $55
Grayslake Central Turkey Trot
Grayslake, IL · from $45
Jingle Dash 5K
Hinsdale, IL · from $50
Jolly Jingle 5K
Harrisburg, IL · from $25
Sandwich Turkey Trot 5k
Sandwich, IL · from $40
CARA - Go Run Turkey Trot
Chicago, IL
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Chicago
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Aurora
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Naperville
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Joliet
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Rockford
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Elgin
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Springfield
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Peoria
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Champaign
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Dubuque
Virtual · from $22
2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Quincy
Virtual · from $22
Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k
Aurora, IL · from $40
Miles for Minds
Cambridge, IL · from $35
Titan Trek 5K
Chatham, IL · from $24
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
New Lenox, IL · from $35
2026 Turkey Trot
Decatur, IL · Virtual option · from $25
Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run
Herrin, IL · from $15
Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash
Lincolnwood, IL · from $52
Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase
Crystal Lake, IL · from $45
Run for a Sole 5K
Chicago, IL · from $60
Earn Your Stuffing Early 5K
Fairfield, IL · from $25
Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run
Homewood, IL · from $30
Run for the Dogs Virtual Run
Virtual · from $35
Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Du Quoin, IL · from $35
Marseilles Gobble Wobble
Marseilles, IL · from $20
SGFMC Turkey Trot
Oak Park, IL · from $25
Clarendon Hills Unofficial Turkey Trot
Clarendon Hills, IL
Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary
La Grange, IL · from $42
Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash
Glenview, IL · Virtual option · from $15
Edison Park Turkey Trot
Chicago, IL · from $25
Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026
Tuscola, IL · from $30
Arlington Heights Turkey Trot
Arlington Heights, IL · Virtual option · from $10
Trout Valley Turkey Trot
Trout Valley, IL · from $20
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
Elmhurst, IL · from $45
Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash
Lake in the Hills, IL · from $35
Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026
Winnetka, IL · from $35
UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K
Springfield, IL · Virtual option · from $35
Thornton Turkey Trot
Glenwood, IL · from $15
Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank
Byron, IL · from $37
Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!
Edwardsville, IL · from $20
City of Bloomington Turkey Trot
Bloomington, IL
Grove Express 5K
Downers Grove, IL · from $45
Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Rockford, IL · from $10
Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K
Long Grove, IL · Virtual option · from $13
Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $13
Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5K
Robinson, IL · from $30
2026 NorthPointe Wellness Turkey Trot
Roscoe, IL · from $5
McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Symphony Financial
McHenry, IL · from $35
Giving Thanks 5K
Dekalb, IL · Virtual option · from $24
Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot
Yorkville, IL · from $45
15th Annual Good Hope Turkey Trot
Good Hope, IL · from $30
5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026
Elmwood Park, IL · from $20
Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Dieterich, IL · from $25
Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Crete, IL
St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K
St. Charles, IL · from $13
Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)
Naperville, IL · from $46
Wobble B4U Gobble 5k and Fun Run
Sullivan, IL · from $20
Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
Shawnee Foothills Classic 8K
Harrisburg, IL · from $20
The 67th Annual Great River Road Run
Alton, IL · from $30
Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
Sainte Marie, IL · from $20
Reindeer 5k
Anna, IL · from $25
Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk
Chicago, IL · from $30
2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's
Rockford, IL · from $40
SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK
Spring Valley, IL · from $30
Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago
Shorewood, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $13
Holiday Hustle 5K
Coal City, IL · from $40
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Dec 2026
Santa Hustle Virtual
Virtual · from $35
LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch
Lawrenceville, IL · from $25
Blueprint For Success 5k
Marion, IL · from $30
2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk
Belleville, IL · from $25
Santa Hustle Chicago
Chicago, IL · from $30
Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
Crete, IL · from $25
Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run
Robinson, IL · from $20
The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash
Norridge, IL · from $25
Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash
Arlington Heights, IL · from $10
Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk
Geneva, IL · Virtual option · from $13
Reindeer Run 5K 2026
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $40
Sweaty Sweater 5k Run & 3k Fun Run/Walk
Dwight, IL · from $25
Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k
Cobden, IL · from $20
2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run
Murphysboro, IL · from $35
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL
Kankakee, IL · Virtual option · from $45
Lemont Frigid 5K
Lemont, IL · from $45
Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk
Rock Island, IL · from $30
Hornet Holiday Hustle
Mount Sterling, IL · from $20
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $45
Candy Cane Course - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $22
Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog
Park Ridge, IL · from $20
Geneseo Jingle Run
Geneseo, IL · from $30
MIKE WALSH MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK
BEMENT, IL · Virtual option · from $20
Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Single & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5k
Warrenville, IL · from $45
Rockin' Santa 5K and Fun Run
Sullivan, IL · from $25
CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K
Edwardsville, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Jingle Jog 5K
Pontiac, IL · from $35
Catch the Elf 5k & 10k
Orland Park, IL · from $35
Santa Stomp 5K Run/Walk
Teutopolis, IL · Virtual option · from $20
2026 9th Annual St. Joe Santa 5k Run/Walk Race
St. Joseph, IL · from $40
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
WARRIOR RUSH: Wrath of Boreas 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)
Elk Grove Village, IL · from $35
New Year's Eve 5K
Chicago, IL · from $40
Jan 2027
Day 1 Run
Virtual
Way of Lights Run
Belleville, IL · from $20
Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K
Virtual · from $30
Lucky Dog Virtual 5K
Virtual · from $35
Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk
Itasca, IL · from $30
Snowman Shuffle
Carterville, IL · from $30
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Resolution Spirits Run presented by Fenton Brewing 5k/10k
Libertyville, IL · from $50
Frozen Fairway 5K
Normal, IL · from $30
MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Cabin Fever Winter Running Series
O'Fallon, IL · from $20
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5K
Batavia, IL
The HUB 5K for CJ 2027!
Marion, IL · from $30
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5k/8k/10k
Batavia, IL · from $40
18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k
Chicago, IL · from $65
Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
2027 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k
Woodstock, IL · from $40
Feb 2027
Frozen Tundra IPA 5K
Lincolnshire, IL · from $45
Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Valentine's Day Massacre Spirits Run 5k/10k
Hillside, IL · from $35
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago
Rolling Meadows, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Mar 2027
Go For The Green St. Patrick’s Race
Utica, IL · from $35
Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k
Belleville, IL · from $15
Frozen Banana Spirits Run 5k/10k
South Elgin, IL · from $35
Miller Park Zoo Stampede
Bloomington, IL
Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k
Manhattan, IL
Shorewood Shuffle
Shorewood, IL · from $35
Lucky Dog 5K
Champaign, IL
Castle Ridge Shamrock Shuffle 5K
Centralia, IL
Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual
Virtual · from $12
Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg
Rolling Meadows, IL · from $25
Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run
Yorkville, IL · from $40
Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods
Rolling Meadows, IL · Virtual option · from $30
McHenry Kiwanis Club Shamrock Shuffle 5K
Mchenry, IL · from $35
Shamrock Beer Run - Rockford
Rockford, IL · from $30
Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Deer Park, IL · Virtual option · from $13
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat
Oakwood, IL · from $30
Lori's Walleye Run 5K
Spring Valley, IL · from $25
Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Apr 2027
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k 2027
Winnetka, IL
Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5K
Carbondale, IL
Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k
Chicago, IL · from $35
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run
Machesney Park, IL · from $30
2nd Annual Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run 5k/10k
Crystal Lake, IL · from $45
5K For CATCH
Northbrook, IL · Virtual option
August Hill Wine Run 5k
Utica, IL · from $30
Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run
Galena, IL
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