Upcoming 5Ks in Illinois

Endurance Grid lists three hundred ninety-eight 5Ks in Illinois, from July 2026 to June 2027 across 227 cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many 5Ks are in Illinois?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 398 upcoming 5Ks in Illinois, in 227 cities, from July 2026 to June 2027.
How long is a 5K?+
A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometers).
Which Illinois cities host 5Ks?+
5Ks in Illinois are held in Chicago, Elk Grove Village, Aurora, Belleville, Springfield, Wheaton, Shorewood, Bloomington, Downers Grove, and Elgin, plus 217 other cities.
What other race distances are available in Illinois?+
Beyond 5K, Illinois races cover a wide range of distances. Illinois also has 10Ks, half marathons, and marathons for running races. Additionally, Endurance Grid's Race Calendar also covers other sports, with adventure, aquabike, road cycling, duathlon, gravel, mountain bike, obstacle course, rucking, running, swimming, swimrun, trail running, triathlon, and ultra races of various distances.