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

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

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

12 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$45.00

Running, Walking

5K 1.6K

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

12 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Markham, Illinois, United States

19 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$35.00 - $40.00

Running

5K 10K

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

26 Dec, 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

26 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Cheers to New Year's Virtual 5K

Itasca, Illinois, United States

01 Jan, 2027 (Fri)

$25.00

Running

5K

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Itasca, Illinois, United States

01 Jan, 2027 (Fri)

$25.00

Running

5K

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

30 Jan, 2027 (Sat)

$44.00 - $65.00

Running

Half-Marathon 5K

Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Manhattan, Illinois, United States

06 Mar, 2027 (Sat)

$30.00

Running

5K

Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Yorkville, Illinois, United States

13 Mar, 2027 (Sat)

$40.00

Running

5K

Shorewood Shuffle

Shorewood, Illinois, United States

13 Mar, 2027 (Sat)

Free - $35.00

Running

5K Kids “Little Leprechaun” Dash

Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run

Machesney Park, Illinois, United States

10 Apr, 2027 (Sat)

$30.00 - $40.00

Running, Walking

5K 1.6K