5K races in Illinois, United States — 2026 running calendar

5k Chinatown Test

Palatine, Illinois, United States

Dec 7, 2026 (Mon)

Running

5K

Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dec 12, 2026 (Sat)

$25.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 1.6K Kids Run Virtual Jingler +1

Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dec 12, 2026 (Sat)

$27.00 - $38.00

Running

1.6K 5K 10K 15K

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

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Dec 12, 2026 (Sat)

$45.00

Running, Walking

5K 1.6K

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dec 12, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Markham, Illinois, United States

Dec 19, 2026 (Sat)

$35.00 - $40.00

Running

5K 10K

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dec 26, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dec 26, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Itasca, Illinois, United States

Jan 1, 2027 (Fri)

$25.00

Running

5K

Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Itasca, Illinois, United States

Jan 1, 2027 (Fri)

$25.00

Running

5K

Mlk Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jan 16, 2027 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Run for Donut Chicago/Evanston

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jan 30, 2027 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2