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
PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)
Peoria, IL · Virtual option · from $30
I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run
Oswego, IL
Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k
Belleville, IL · from $30
Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Woods Creek Feet Meet
Crystal Lake, IL
Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra
Chicago, IL · from $15
Good Life Race
Oak Park, IL · from $10
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May 2027
Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race
Pingree Grove, IL · from $70
Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile
Wheaton, IL · from $30
Kirby Derby
Monticello, IL
3rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5K
Lansing, IL
Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.
Byron, IL · from $40
Miles for Smiles 5K
McHenry, IL
Unit 5K
Normal, IL
Spring Stampede 5K/10K
Hanna City, IL
Tailwagger Trot
Lisle, IL
Quarryman Challenge
Lemont, IL
Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K
Bloomington, IL
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village,, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District
Oak Brook, IL
Starved Rock Country Marathon
Ottawa, IL · from $45
Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk
Barrington, IL · Virtual option · from $13
Run for D103 5K Run/Walk
Lincolnshire, IL
Kenilworth Memorial Day 3.5k (2.2 Mile) Run / Walk
Kenilworth, IL
I Got Your Six Walk/Run
Bourbonnais, IL · Virtual option
Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Barrington, IL · from $25
Frontline OCR
Byron, IL · from $39
Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run
Ina, IL
Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park
Makanda, IL · from $15
Hitchhikers Spirits Run 5k/10k
Joliet, IL · from $30
Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk
Neoga, IL · from $25
Onarga ALA Poppy 5K
Onarga, IL
Goose Creek Classic
Odin, IL
SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Race To the Flag
Westmont, IL · from $12
Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K
Sheridan, IL · from $35
Jun 2027
29th Annual Firecracker 5k
Mc Leansboro, IL · Virtual option · from $15
International Horseradish Festival 5K
Collinsville, IL
Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k
Barrington Hills, IL · from $40
Walk & Roll Chicago
Chicago, IL · from $20
Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k
Belleville, IL · from $30
Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action
Chicago, IL
Harvard Milk Days
Harvard, IL · from $30
Races for all Paces
Charleston, IL
Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027
Palatine, IL · from $10
Elgin Valley Fox Trot
Elgin, IL · from $20
Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run
Sugar Grove, IL · from $30
6th Annual Fox Trot 5K
Bedford Park, IL · Virtual option · from $25
DC Estate Wine Run 5k
South Beloit, IL · from $25
Treat Trot Greater Chicago
Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k
Mackinaw, IL · from $25
DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center
Forsyth, IL
JJC Foundation Twilight Run
Joliet, IL · from $20
Downs Freedom Run
Downs, IL
Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual
Matteson, IL · Virtual option · from $35
Run Your Axes Off
Pittsfield, IL
Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
Wheeling, IL · Virtual option
Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by Walgreens
Chicago, IL · from $45
Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start
Freeport, IL
Jul 2027
2027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Beecher, IL
Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K
Paxton, IL
McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
McHenry, IL · from $15
Cross Country Sundown Showdown
Carterville, IL
Chicago Chinatown 5K Run
Chicago, IL
Run for the Bagel
Mattoon, IL · Virtual option · from $15
Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield
Springfield, IL
Aug 2027
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Run Mahomet
Mahomet, IL · Virtual option
Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
Pingree Grove, IL · from $65
AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/Walk
Geneseo, IL
Lena Brew Run 5k
Lena, IL · from $15
Parkie’s 5K
Bolingbrook, IL
Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Sylvan Shuffle
Amboy, IL
Will County Brew Run 5k
Shorewood, IL · from $30
Big Horse Vineyards 5K
Lewistown, IL · from $20
Sep 2027
Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k
Belleville, IL · from $15
Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027
Springfield, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk
Heyworth, IL
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17
For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
Carbondale, IL · Virtual option
Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness
Oakwood, IL · from $30
Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k
Roscoe, IL
Lawndale 5K
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $5
Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago
Chicago, IL · from $10
Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
Marion, IL · Virtual option · from $20
2027 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read
Schaumburg, IL
DeKalb Corn Classic
DeKalb, IL
Oct 2027
Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run
Romeoville, IL
Scarecrow Scramble
Lisle, IL
Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk
Bolingbrook, IL · from $30
Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10K
Carlyle, IL · Virtual option
Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago
Chicago, IL
Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K
Bolingbrook, IL
Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
Chicago, IL · from $35
2nd Annual Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k/10k
Vandalia, IL · from $30
Nov 2027
Run With Reagan - Run Down This Wall!
Eureka, IL
Cupcake 5K
Champaign, IL
Mar 2030
Ramie Clagg Race Day Certification
Anytown, IL
J Simone Race Day Certification 5k
Mokena, IL
Michael Raceday Certification
Testing, IL
Feb 2032
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