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Illinois 5K Race Calendar 2026-2027

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Explore the best 5k races in Illinois for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 338 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Illinois below and join the running community at these great events!

October 2027
Oct
2
Sa

Angels Against Abuse 5K

5 km
Oct
2
Sa

Montgomery River Run

5 km 10 km
Oct
2
Sa

Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle

5 km
Oct
3
Su

Bucktown 5K

5 km
Oct
3
Su

Bronzeville 5K

5 km
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Oct
3
Su

Cheesy Pretzel 5K

5 km
Oct
9
Sa

Chicago 5K

5 km
Oct
9
Sa

Sarcoma Stomp - Carlyle

5 km 10 km
Oct
9-10
Sa - Su

Run with Kenyans 5K Shakeout Run - Chicago

5 km
Oct
17
Su

Run with the Nuns

5 km
Oct
17
Su

Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

5 km
Oct
17
Su

Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

3 mi 6 mi 13 mi
Oct
23
Sa

Will Run For Beer Chicago

5 km
Oct
24
Su

Haunted Halloween Half Marathon

5 km 13 mi
Oct
30
Sa

The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K

5 km 10 km
The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K October 30, 2027 evening 5K and 10K at The Copper Penny in Vandalia with a Fayette County glow in the dark medal, post-run food and a drink.
Oct
30
Sa

Howling Habitat 5K/Fun Run

5 km
November 2027
Nov
7
Su

Hot Chocolate Run – Chicago

5 km 10 km 15 km
Nov
7
Su

CUSR Cupcake 5K

3 mi
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