Illinois

Illinois 5K Race Calendar 2026-2027

Monthly updates for Illinois

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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!

December 2026

Dec

The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run

Norridge, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Grinch Run - Crete

Crete, Illinois

3 mi

Dec

Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run

Robinson, Illinois

2 mi 5 km

Dec

Belleville Gingerbread 5K

Belleville, Illinois

5 km

Dec

The Great Christmas Chase 5K - Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville, Illinois

5 km

Monthly updates for Illinois

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Dec

Chilly Chili Run

Schaumburg, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Holly Jolly Jiggle - Oreana

Oreana, Illinois

5 km

Dec

EIU Holiday Hustle

Charleston, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Blueprint for Success 5K

Marion, Illinois

3 mi

Dec

Cobden's Christmas in the Village 5k

Cobden, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Running of the Elves - Huntley

Huntley, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Sweaty Sweater 5k Run - Dwight

Dwight, Illinois

3 km 5 km

Dec

Murphysboro Main Street Run for a Claus 5K Walk/Run

Murphysboro, Illinois

3 mi

Dec

Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk

Batavia, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Lemont Frigid 5K

Lemont, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee

Kankakee, Illinois

5 km

Dec

McHenry County Santa Run for Kids

Crystal Lake, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K

Rock Island, Illinois

5 km

Dec

Hornet Holiday Hustle - Mount Sterling

Mount Sterling, Illinois

5 km

Dec

The Single & Mingle 5K at the VFW

Warrenville, Illinois

5 km

A festive 5K in Warrenville on the Illinois Prairie Path with a costume contest, drinks and games at the VFW and an out and back course.