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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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    Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026
    Skokie, Illinois
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    JJK5K

    Mon, Sep 7, 2026
    Madison, Illinois
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    Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026, In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes

    Fri, Sep 11, 2026
    Elwood, Illinois
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    Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Marion, Illinois
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    National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Underground Railroad 5k

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Princeton, Illinois
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    Thin Mint Sprint 2026

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Fox River Grove, Illinois
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    Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Oakwood, Illinois
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    El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

    Sun, Sep 13, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

    Sun, Sep 13, 2026
    Rochester, Illinois
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    4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run/Walk

    Sun, Sep 13, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

    Wed, Sep 16, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Carbondale, Illinois
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    Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Dwight, Illinois
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    Race to Recycle

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    South Beloit, Illinois
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    Lawndale 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Greenville, Illinois
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    Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    Lester Fun Run 2025

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Downers Grove, Illinois
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    Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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    Run the River for Respect 5K

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Ottawa, Illinois
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    Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Greater Chicago, Illinois
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    5k for Hopeful Beginnings

    Wed, Sep 30, 2026
    Palatine, Illinois
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    Shoreline Classic

    Fri, Oct 2, 2026
    Decatur, Illinois
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    Run The Woods

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Hudson, Illinois
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    Scarecrow Scramble

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Lisle, Illinois
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    5K Your Ways

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Robinson, Illinois
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    JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026
    Joliet, Illinois
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    Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026
    Bolingbrook, Illinois
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    St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

    Fri, Oct 9, 2026
    Alton, Illinois
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    Operation Jake

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Herrin, Illinois
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    13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Niles, Illinois
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    Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Wheaton, Illinois
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    Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Roscoe, Illinois
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    Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Spring Grove, Illinois
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    Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

    Fri, Oct 23, 2026
    Pingree Grove, Illinois
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    Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Batavia, Illinois
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    Washington Park Trail Trek

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Springfield, Illinois
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    Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Normal, Illinois
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    Veteran's Day 5K

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Danville, Illinois
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    St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    La Grange Park, Illinois
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    Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Peoria, Illinois
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    BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Burr Ridge, Illinois
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    Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

    Sun, Nov 15, 2026
    Grayslake, Illinois
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    2025 Turkey Trot

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Decatur, Illinois
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    Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Herrin, Illinois
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    5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Elmwood Park, Illinois
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    St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    St. Charles, Illinois
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    Thornton Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Glenwood, Illinois
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    Grove Express 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Downers Grove, Illinois
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    Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Long Grove, Illinois
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    Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    McHenry, Illinois
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    Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026
    Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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    Reindeer Run 5K 2026

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Wheaton, Illinois
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    Jingle Jog 5K

    Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    Pontiac, Illinois
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