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    5Ks in Illinois

    Every 5k we track across Illinois, sorted by date. Each card shows deterministic 0–100 scores for beginner-friendliness, PR potential, value, vibe, and family appeal.

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    Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Cary Hero Dash 5KM Walk/Run

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Cary, Illinois
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    Spirits Run on the Rocks a Waukegan 5k

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Waukegan, Illinois
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    Run for Brain Health

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Chadwick, Illinois
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    BeACTIVE

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Joliet, Illinois
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    Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Lincolnshire, Illinois
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    Family Service Association 5k

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Elgin, Illinois
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    Dash for the Dogs 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk

    Sun, May 17, 2026
    Barrington, Illinois
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    I Got Your Six Walk/Run

    Sun, May 17, 2026
    Bourbonnais, Illinois
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    Run for Heroes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K hosted by Revive Vienna

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Vienna, Illinois
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    Goose Creek Classic

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Odin, Illinois
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    Western Springs Tower Trot

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Western Springs, Illinois
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    The Memorial 5K

    Sun, May 24, 2026
    Lake Barrington, Illinois
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    Race To the Flag

    Sun, May 24, 2026
    Westmont, Illinois
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    Cooper's Hawk Wine Run 5k

    Sun, May 24, 2026
    New Lenox, Illinois
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    Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

    Mon, May 25, 2026
    Sheridan, Illinois
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    Fearless for Hunter

    Fri, May 29, 2026
    Goodfield, Illinois
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    Run the Hills 5k

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Barrington Hills, Illinois
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    Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Elmhurst, Illinois
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    Race for Peace 5K

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Sugar Grove, Illinois
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    The Trail Trot Cross Country 5K and Kid's Fun Run

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Robinson, Illinois
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    Cogs Run 5K

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Genoa, Illinois
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    Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Neoga, Illinois
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    Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Makanda, Illinois
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    Mistie Hill Wine Run 5k

    Sun, May 31, 2026
    Custer Park, Illinois
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    George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk

    Sun, May 31, 2026
    Joliet, Illinois
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    SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Market Street Pizza Spirits Run

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Mount Carroll, Illinois
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    Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Virginia, Illinois
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    Rock the Beat 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Maryville, Illinois
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    Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Belleville, Illinois
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    Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Wheaton, Illinois
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    DRC Rock Springs Ramble

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Decatur, Illinois
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    Centennial Route 66 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Springfield, Illinois
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    The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Joliet, Illinois
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    Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    DASH for Detection

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

    Sun, Jun 7, 2026
    Libertyville, Illinois
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    Makin’ Strides for Strays

    Sun, Jun 7, 2026
    Aurora, Illinois
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    Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

    Sun, Jun 7, 2026
    Champaign, Illinois
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    Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Saint Joseph, Illinois
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    1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Matteson, Illinois
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    Sullivan Dash & Bash

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Sullivan, Illinois
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    Florissa Family 5K

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Dixon, Illinois
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    Stride with Pride 5K

    Sun, Jun 14, 2026
    Peoria, Illinois
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    Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

    Sun, Jun 14, 2026
    Mackinaw, Illinois
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    ENDO 2026 5K Fun Run/Walk

    Sun, Jun 14, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    DBC GIFTS OF LOVE COMMUNITY 5K

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Flossmoor, Illinois
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    Run the Plank 5k

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Ottawa, Illinois
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    DC Estate Wine Run 5k

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    South Beloit, Illinois
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    Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Glen Carbon, Illinois
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    Local 3092 5K

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Lincoln, Illinois
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    Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Tremont Triathlon

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Tremont, Illinois
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    JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Palatine, Illinois
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    5th Annual Fox Trot 5K

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Bedford Park, Illinois
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    Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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