5K races near Chicago, Illinois — 2026 running calendar

Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

02 Aug, 2026 (Sun)

$22.00 - $70.00

Running

1.6K 5K 10K Half-Marathon +1

Track Night Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

08 Aug, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $40.00

Running

1.6K 5K

Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois, United States

15 Aug, 2026 (Sat) – 10 Oct, 2026

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +8

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

15 Aug, 2026 (Sat)

$35.00

Running

5K

Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois, United States

15 Aug, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

29 Aug, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Chicago, Illinois, United States

06 Sep, 2026 (Sun)

$45.00 - $200.00

Running

19.3K 5K

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois, United States

12 Sep, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois, United States

12 Sep, 2026 (Sat)

$20.00 - $45.00

Running

5K

El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Chicago, Illinois, United States

13 Sep, 2026 (Sun)

$20.00 - $35.00

Running

5K

4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Chicago, Illinois, United States

13 Sep, 2026 (Sun)

$30.00 - $50.00

Running, Walking

5K 1.6K

Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Chicago, Illinois, United States

16 Sep, 2026 (Wed)

$30.00 - $40.00

Running

5K 1.6K