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5Ks in Illinois
Illinois currently has 263 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Chicago, Belleville, Batavia and Springfield have the largest concentration of events.
October (100), November (53) and September (35) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 222 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 263
- Active listings
- 485
- Cities with races
- 262
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Upcoming 5Ks in Illinois
The next 200 of 263 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Moraine Hills Run for the HillsMcHenry, IL10K Run10K Run / Walk VIRTUAL10K Walk5K Run / Walk +3 more
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Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Corn Fest 5KMorris, IL5K Run/Wellness WalkYouth Fun Run (Ages 5 and under)Youth Fun Run (Ages 6-10)
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, ILHalf Marathon50m1 Miles5K +1 more
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TBK Bank Quad Cities MarathonMoline, ILGroup O 5KGroup O 5k + Shoes for Kids MileHappy Joe's Kids Micro-MarathonMel Foster Co. Half Marathon +1 more
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Mark Bancroft Memorial RunAurora, IL100 Yard Youth Dash5K Run/Walk Adult (Age 14 & over)5K Run/Walk Minor (13 & under)Additional Race Shirt +1 more
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Montgomery River RunMontgomery, IL10K Run - TEAM10K Run Participant5K Run/Walk - TEAM5K Run/Walk Participant +2 more
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Monster MashBatavia, IL10K Run Budget Package10K Run Complete Package5K Run/Walk Budget Package5K Run/Walk Complete Package +1 more
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QC Java Jog 2K & 5KCoal Valley, IL2K Fun Run / Walk5K Fun Run / WalkKids 5 to 15 years of age 2K & 5KSpectator/Visitor Entry
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Run the BluffPeoria, IL1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed) - Student (21 & Under)5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - Student
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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless VeteransWheaton, IL5K1 Miles440 Yards
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Run with the NunsLemont, ILAdult 5K Run/Walk (13 & over)Virtual RunnerYouth 5K Run/Walk (12 & Under)
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Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5KNaperville, IL5K - Ages 10-145K - Ages 15 and up5K - Ages 9 and under
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Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/WalkBatavia, IL5K Run/Walk Budget Package5K Run/Walk Complete PackageVirtual 5K Run/Walk
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Illinois
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Bank of America Chicago MarathonChicago, IL Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathon5K ~55,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K ChicagoChicago, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K10K5K2-Mile Walk ~40,000 runners
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Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~10,000 runners
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Naperville Turkey TrotNaperville, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K1-Mile ~7,800 runners
When 5Ks happen in Illinois
- January
- 6 upcoming races
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 11 upcoming races
- April
- 8 upcoming races
- May
- 10 upcoming races
- June
- 17 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 35 upcoming races
- October
- 100 upcoming races
- November
- 53 upcoming races
- December
- 20 upcoming races
Illinois cities with the most 5Ks
- Chicago
- 31 upcoming races
- Belleville
- 6 upcoming races
- Batavia
- 6 upcoming races
- Springfield
- 5 upcoming races
- Wheaton
- 5 upcoming races
- Elk Grove Village
- 5 upcoming races
- Lemont
- 5 upcoming races
- Peoria
- 4 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Bank of America Chicago MarathonChicago, IL Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathon5K ~55,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K ChicagoChicago, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K10K5K2-Mile Walk ~40,000 runners
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Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~10,000 runners
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Naperville Turkey TrotNaperville, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K1-Mile ~7,800 runners
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Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the ZooChicago, IL Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K5KKids' Course ~5,000 runners
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F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~4,500 runners
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Chicago Polar DashChicago, IL Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~4,000 runners
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Lincolnwood Turkey TrotLincolnwood, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K5K WalkKids Drumstick Dash ~4,000 runners
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Run Mag Mile 10K & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in September · date not confirmed10K5K ~4,000 runners
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CARA 'GO RUN Turkey TrotChicago, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K1-Mile ~3,500 runners
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The Ugly Sweater Run ChicagoChicago, IL Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K ~3,000 runners
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CARA Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in April · date not confirmed10 Mile5K ~2,500 runners
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Dim Sum & Then Some 5K/10K & Kids DashChicago, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10KKids Dash ~2,000 runners
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Time to Paddy 5K/10K and Lucky 13.1Chicago, IL Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of DonationGlen Ellyn, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, IllinoisSouth Barrington, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Alpine Races 5k and 10 MileLake Zurich, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced10 Miles5K1 Miles
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Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/WalkAlton, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced3K Walk/Fun Run5K RunVirtual 3K Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K Race
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Ana Banana 5k & Fun RunMorton Grove, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Angel for Autism 5K GLOW Run/WalkNashville, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.5 Miles
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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/WalkGeneseo, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Arcola Broom Corn Festival RacesArcola, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K
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Au Sable Grove 5k fun run/walk - The 180 Run: Leaving the Past BehindYorkville, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Illinois: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Illinois?
- RaceRove currently lists 263 upcoming 5Ks in Illinois with a confirmed date, plus 222 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Illinois cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Chicago (31), Belleville (6), Batavia (6), Springfield (5) and Wheaton (5).
- When is 5K season in Illinois?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (100), November (53) and September (35).
- What is the biggest 5K in Illinois?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Illinois is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, with about 55,000 runners across all of its distances.
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