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

Mattea's Joy SuperHero 5K

Bradley, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running, Walking

5K 3.2K +1

2nd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5K

Lansing, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Chicago Run/Walk

Chicago, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat) – May 3, 2026

Running

1.6K 5K

The Lake Run

Hudson, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running, Walking

12K 7K 4.8K

Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

Loves Park, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Chicago, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 2K

Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

10K 5K 1.6K

EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

Highland, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

Jacobs Farm Charity Fun Run

Streamwood, Illinois, United States

May 2, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 3.6K