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Upcoming 5K Races

Upcoming U.S. road and trail races, searchable by state, ZIP code, distance and month. Pick a race, then build your pace band and find a coach to get you there.

Apr 2027

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May 2027

May1Sat

Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race

Pingree Grove, IL · from $70

30K5K
May1Sat

Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Wheaton, IL · from $30

10K5K1 Miles
May1Sat

Kirby Derby

Monticello, IL

10K5Kregistration closed
May1Sat

3rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5K

Lansing, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
May1Sat

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

Byron, IL · from $40

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles
May1Sat

Miles for Smiles 5K

McHenry, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
May2Sun

Unit 5K

Normal, IL

3.1 Miles1 Milesregistration closed
May2Sun

Spring Stampede 5K/10K

Hanna City, IL

6.2 Miles3.1 Milesregistration closed
May2Sun

Tailwagger Trot

Lisle, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
May8Sat

Quarryman Challenge

Lemont, IL

10 Miles3.1 Milesregistration closed
May8Sat

Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Bloomington, IL

5K2Kregistration closed
May8Sat

Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Elk Grove Village,, IL · Virtual option · from $17

13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles
May8Sat

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Oak Brook, IL

5Kregistration closed
May8Sat

Starved Rock Country Marathon

Ottawa, IL · from $45

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles
May8Sat

Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
May9Sun

Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Barrington, IL · Virtual option · from $13

5K100m
May15Sat

Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Lincolnshire, IL

5K103 Yardsregistration closed
May16Sun

Kenilworth Memorial Day 3.5k (2.2 Mile) Run / Walk

Kenilworth, IL

5K400 Yardsregistration closed
May16Sun

I Got Your Six Walk/Run

Bourbonnais, IL · Virtual option

6.21 Miles3.1 Miles2 Milesregistration closed
May16Sun

Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Barrington, IL · from $25

5K1 Miles
May22Sat

Frontline OCR

Byron, IL · from $39

10K6.2 Miles5K1 Miles
May22Sat

Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run

Ina, IL

5Kregistration closed
May22Sat

Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park

Makanda, IL · from $15

50 Miles26 Miles13.6 Miles5K
May23Sun

Hitchhikers Spirits Run 5k/10k

Joliet, IL · from $30

10K5K
May29Sat

Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk

Neoga, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles1 Miles
May29Sat

Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

Onarga, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
May29Sat

Goose Creek Classic

Odin, IL

10K5K2.5K1Kregistration closed
May29Sat

SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
May29Sat

SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
May30Sun

Race To the Flag

Westmont, IL · from $12

3.1 Miles
May31Mon

Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Sheridan, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles

Jun 2027

Jun3Thu

29th Annual Firecracker 5k

Mc Leansboro, IL · Virtual option · from $15

3.1 Miles0.5 Miles
Jun5Sat

International Horseradish Festival 5K

Collinsville, IL

5Kregistration closed
Jun5Sat

Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Barrington Hills, IL · from $40

5K
Jun5Sat

Walk & Roll Chicago

Chicago, IL · from $20

10K5K
Jun5Sat

Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Belleville, IL · from $30

5K
Jun5Sat

Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Chicago, IL

5Kregistration closed
Jun5Sat

Harvard Milk Days

Harvard, IL · from $30

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles2 Miles
Jun5Sat

Races for all Paces

Charleston, IL

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles20 Yardsregistration closed
Jun5Sat

Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027

Palatine, IL · from $10

10K5K
Jun6Sun

Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Elgin, IL · from $20

10 Miles5K2K
Jun12Sat

Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sugar Grove, IL · from $30

10K5K
Jun12Sat

6th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Bedford Park, IL · Virtual option · from $25

3.1 Miles
Jun12Sat

DC Estate Wine Run 5k

South Beloit, IL · from $25

5K
Jun13Sun

Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17

15K6.2 Miles3.1 Miles
Jun13Sun

Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Mackinaw, IL · from $25

5K
Jun17Thu

DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Forsyth, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
Jun18Fri

JJC Foundation Twilight Run

Joliet, IL · from $20

5K1 Miles
Jun19Sat

Downs Freedom Run

Downs, IL

3.1 Miles1 Milesregistration closed
Jun19Sat

Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Jun19Sat

BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual

Matteson, IL · Virtual option · from $35

3.1 Miles
Jun26Sat

Run Your Axes Off

Pittsfield, IL

5Kregistration closed
Jun26Sat

Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Wheeling, IL · Virtual option

5K1 Milesregistration closed
Jun26Sat

Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by Walgreens

Chicago, IL · from $45

10K5K
Jun26Sat

Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Freeport, IL

5Kregistration closed

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