Skip to main content
runner-tools / race-calendar

Illinois 5K Races

Upcoming 5k races in Illinois, sorted by date.

Nov 2026

Nov14Sat

St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5K

Granite City, IL · from $40

5K
Nov14Sat

The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

Virtual · from $60

5K
Nov14Sat

Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5K

Palatine, IL

5Kregistration closed
Nov14Sat

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Milesregistration closed
Nov14Sat

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $45

5K1 Miles
Nov14Sat

Beat The Eagle

Lombard, IL

3.1 Miles1 Milesregistration closed
Nov14Sat

Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Peoria, IL

5Kregistration closed
Nov14Sat

LuHi Turkey Trot

Springfield, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles1600m
Nov14Sat

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Milesregistration closed
Nov14Sat

2nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Pleasant Plains, IL · from $22

5K
Nov14Sat

Maryville Turkey Trot

Maryville, IL · from $10

5K1 Miles
Nov14Sat

New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot

Petersburg, IL · from $25

5K
Nov14Sat

Just a Normal 5K

Normal, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles
Nov14Sat

5K For COFFEE - and CASA!

Charleston, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov15Sun

Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Lisle, IL · from $55

3.1 Miles
Nov15Sun

Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Grayslake, IL · from $45

5K
Nov15Sun

Jingle Dash 5K

Hinsdale, IL · from $50

5K
Nov21Sat

Jolly Jingle 5K

Harrisburg, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles
Nov21Sat

Sandwich Turkey Trot 5k

Sandwich, IL · from $40

3.1 Miles
Nov21Sat

CARA - Go Run Turkey Trot

Chicago, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Chicago

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Aurora

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Naperville

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Joliet

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Rockford

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Elgin

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Springfield

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Peoria

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Champaign

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Dubuque

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Quincy

Virtual · from $22

5K
Nov21Sat

Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Aurora, IL · from $40

3.1 Miles
Nov21Sat

Miles for Minds

Cambridge, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov21Sat

Titan Trek 5K

Chatham, IL · from $24

5K
Nov21Sat

Gobbler Gauntlet 5K

New Lenox, IL · from $35

5K
Nov21Sat

2026 Turkey Trot

Decatur, IL · Virtual option · from $25

10K5K0.5 Miles
Nov21Sat

Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

Herrin, IL · from $15

15K9.3 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov22Sun

Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Lincolnwood, IL · from $52

10K5K
Nov22Sun

Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Crystal Lake, IL · from $45

5K
Nov22Sun

Run for a Sole 5K

Chicago, IL · from $60

5K
Nov22Sun

Earn Your Stuffing Early 5K

Fairfield, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles
Nov22Sun

Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

Homewood, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Nov23Mon

Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Virtual · from $35

5K
Nov24Tue

Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Du Quoin, IL · from $35

5K1.5 Miles
Nov26Thu

Marseilles Gobble Wobble

Marseilles, IL · from $20

3.2 Miles
Nov26Thu

SGFMC Turkey Trot

Oak Park, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Clarendon Hills Unofficial Turkey Trot

Clarendon Hills, IL

5K1K
Nov26Thu

Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary

La Grange, IL · from $42

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Glenview, IL · Virtual option · from $15

5K50 Yards
Nov26Thu

Edison Park Turkey Trot

Chicago, IL · from $25

5K
Nov26Thu

Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

Tuscola, IL · from $30

5K
Nov26Thu

Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Arlington Heights, IL · Virtual option · from $10

5K100m
Nov26Thu

Trout Valley Turkey Trot

Trout Valley, IL · from $20

5K1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Elmhurst, IL · from $45

5K
Nov26Thu

Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash

Lake in the Hills, IL · from $35

5K800m
Nov26Thu

Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Winnetka, IL · from $35

5K3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K

Springfield, IL · Virtual option · from $35

5K3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Thornton Turkey Trot

Glenwood, IL · from $15

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank

Byron, IL · from $37

5K
Nov26Thu

Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!

Edwardsville, IL · from $20

3.1 Miles0.5 Miles
Nov26Thu

City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

Bloomington, IL

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Grove Express 5K

Downers Grove, IL · from $45

5K
Nov26Thu

Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Rockford, IL · from $10

5K
Nov26Thu

Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Long Grove, IL · Virtual option · from $13

8K5K100m
Nov26Thu

Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $13

10K5K100m
Nov26Thu

Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5K

Robinson, IL · from $30

5K
Nov26Thu

2026 NorthPointe Wellness Turkey Trot

Roscoe, IL · from $5

5K0.5 Miles
Nov26Thu

McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Symphony Financial

McHenry, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Giving Thanks 5K

Dekalb, IL · Virtual option · from $24

5K
Nov26Thu

Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Yorkville, IL · from $45

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

15th Annual Good Hope Turkey Trot

Good Hope, IL · from $30

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles0.6 Miles
Nov26Thu

5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Elmwood Park, IL · from $20

5K1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Dieterich, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

Crete, IL

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

St. Charles, IL · from $13

5K100m
Nov26Thu

Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Naperville, IL · from $46

3.1 Miles
Nov26Thu

Wobble B4U Gobble 5k and Fun Run

Sullivan, IL · from $20

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov28Sat

Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Milesregistration closed
Nov28Sat

Shawnee Foothills Classic 8K

Harrisburg, IL · from $20

8K5K1 Miles
Nov28Sat

The 67th Annual Great River Road Run

Alton, IL · from $30

10 Miles3.1 Miles
Nov28Sat

Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K

Sainte Marie, IL · from $20

5K1 Miles
Nov28Sat

Reindeer 5k

Anna, IL · from $25

5K1 Miles
Nov28Sat

Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Milesregistration closed
Nov28Sat

18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk

Chicago, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Nov28Sat

2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's

Rockford, IL · from $40

3.1 Miles
Nov28Sat

SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Spring Valley, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Nov28Sat

Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Shorewood, IL · Virtual option · from $17

13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles50m
Nov28Sat

Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $13

13.1 Miles5K100m
Nov29Sun

Holiday Hustle 5K

Coal City, IL · from $40

5K

Training for a race in Illinois? Find a coach who knows the area.

A coach turns a goal time into a plan built around your schedule, your history and your race, and can meet you in Illinois.

Browse all coaches

Dec 2026

Dec1Tue

Santa Hustle Virtual

Virtual · from $35

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1K
Dec5Sat

LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

Lawrenceville, IL · from $25

5K
Dec5Sat

Blueprint For Success 5k

Marion, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Dec5Sat

2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

Belleville, IL · from $25

5K1 Miles
Dec5Sat

Santa Hustle Chicago

Chicago, IL · from $30

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1K
Dec5Sat

Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

Crete, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles
Dec5Sat

Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run

Robinson, IL · from $20

5K1.6 Miles
Dec5Sat

The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Norridge, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles0.25 Miles
Dec5Sat

Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Arlington Heights, IL · from $10

3.1 Miles0.25 Miles
Dec5Sat

Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Geneva, IL · Virtual option · from $13

5K100m
Dec5Sat

Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $40

3.1 Miles
Dec5Sat

Sweaty Sweater 5k Run & 3k Fun Run/Walk

Dwight, IL · from $25

5K3K
Dec5Sat

Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k

Cobden, IL · from $20

3.1 Miles
Dec5Sat

2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run

Murphysboro, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles
Dec6Sun

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, IL · Virtual option · from $45

5K1 Miles
Dec6Sun

Lemont Frigid 5K

Lemont, IL · from $45

3.1 Miles
Dec6Sun

Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk

Rock Island, IL · from $30

5K
Dec6Sun

Hornet Holiday Hustle

Mount Sterling, IL · from $20

5K1K
Dec12Sat

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $45

5K1 Miles
Dec12Sat

Candy Cane Course - Greater Chicago

Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $22

9.3 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles50m
Dec12Sat

Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

Park Ridge, IL · from $20

5K1 Miles
Dec12Sat

Geneseo Jingle Run

Geneseo, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Dec12Sat

MIKE WALSH MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK

BEMENT, IL · Virtual option · from $20

5K3.1 Miles2 Miles
Dec12Sat

Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Dec12Sat

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Dec12Sat

Single & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5k

Warrenville, IL · from $45

5K
Dec12Sat

Rockin' Santa 5K and Fun Run

Sullivan, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Dec12Sat

CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K

Edwardsville, IL · Virtual option · from $30

5K3.1 Miles
Dec19Sat

Jingle Jog 5K

Pontiac, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles1 Miles
Dec19Sat

Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Orland Park, IL · from $35

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles
Dec19Sat

Santa Stomp 5K Run/Walk

Teutopolis, IL · Virtual option · from $20

5K3.1 Miles
Dec19Sat

2026 9th Annual St. Joe Santa 5k Run/Walk Race

St. Joseph, IL · from $40

5K
Dec26Sat

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Dec26Sat

New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Dec27Sun

WARRIOR RUSH: Wrath of Boreas 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)

Elk Grove Village, IL · from $35

13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles
Dec31Thu

New Year's Eve 5K

Chicago, IL · from $40

3.1 Miles

Jan 2027

Jan1Fri

Day 1 Run

Virtual

13.1 Miles10K5K
Jan1Fri

Way of Lights Run

Belleville, IL · from $20

3.1 Miles1.5 Miles
Jan1Fri

Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Virtual · from $30

3.1 Miles
Jan1Fri

Lucky Dog Virtual 5K

Virtual · from $35

5K
Jan1Fri

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Itasca, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Jan2Sat

Snowman Shuffle

Carterville, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Jan2Sat

Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17

13.1 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles100m
Jan2Sat

Resolution Spirits Run presented by Fenton Brewing 5k/10k

Libertyville, IL · from $50

10K5K
Jan9Sat

Frozen Fairway 5K

Normal, IL · from $30

3.1 Miles
Jan16Sat

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Jan16Sat

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Jan23Sat

Cabin Fever Winter Running Series

O'Fallon, IL · from $20

5 Miles4 Miles5K3 Miles
Jan23Sat

Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5K

Batavia, IL

5Kregistration closed
Jan23Sat

The HUB 5K for CJ 2027!

Marion, IL · from $30

5K
Jan23Sat

Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5k/8k/10k

Batavia, IL · from $40

10K8K5K
Jan30Sat

18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Chicago, IL · from $65

13.1 Miles5K
Jan30Sat

Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Jan30Sat

Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Jan30Sat

2027 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k

Woodstock, IL · from $40

5K

Feb 2027

Mar 2027

Mar6Sat

Go For The Green St. Patrick’s Race

Utica, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles
Mar6Sat

Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k

Belleville, IL · from $15

5K
Mar6Sat

Frozen Banana Spirits Run 5k/10k

South Elgin, IL · from $35

10K5K
Mar6Sat

Miller Park Zoo Stampede

Bloomington, IL

3.1 Miles0.25 Milesregistration closed
Mar6Sat

Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Manhattan, IL

5Kregistration closed
Mar13Sat

Shorewood Shuffle

Shorewood, IL · from $35

3.1 Miles
Mar13Sat

Lucky Dog 5K

Champaign, IL

3.1 Miles0.5 Milesregistration closed
Mar13Sat

Castle Ridge Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Centralia, IL

3.1 Milesregistration closed
Mar13Sat

Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

Virtual · from $12

3.18 Miles
Mar13Sat

Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg

Rolling Meadows, IL · from $25

5K
Mar13Sat

Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Yorkville, IL · from $40

5K
Mar13Sat

Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods

Rolling Meadows, IL · Virtual option · from $30

5K3.1 Miles
Mar13Sat

McHenry Kiwanis Club Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Mchenry, IL · from $35

5K
Mar13Sat

Shamrock Beer Run - Rockford

Rockford, IL · from $30

5K
Mar14Sun

Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Deer Park, IL · Virtual option · from $13

10K5K100m
Mar20Sat

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Mar20Sat

St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Mar20Sat

Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

Oakwood, IL · from $30

9.3 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles
Mar20Sat

Lori's Walleye Run 5K

Spring Valley, IL · from $25

3.1 Miles
Mar27Sat

Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles
Mar27Sat

SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles

Apr 2027

Race listings come from RunSignup. Dates, prices and details can change, so confirm on the race's registration page.