1 aid5K Races Near Chicago, IL
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 58 upcoming 5K races near Chicago, IL from October 2026 to November 2026. The next is 13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K on October 10 in Niles, IL. Registration is open for 52.
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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Wheaton, IL
5K1 mi+1
Open until Oct 15from $5
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October 2026
53 racesNik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)
Loves Park, IL7K1.5 miOpen until Oct 10from $25Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Wheaton, IL5K1 mi+1Open until Oct 15from $5Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Oct 18from $49.99Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run
Spring Grove, IL10K5K+1Open until Oct 18from $12.99Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Run
Hobart, IN5K1 miOpen until Oct 24from $15Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+2Open until Oct 31from $30
November 2026
5 racesVeterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+2Open until Nov 14from $30
Quick answers
What is the next 5K race near Chicago, IL?
13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Niles, IL. Distances: 5K.
What is the closest 5K race to Chicago?
Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON in Chicago, IL, about 1 mile from Chicago, on October 10, 2026.
How many 5K races near Chicago, IL have open registration?
52 of the 58 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including 13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K, 4th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026 and 4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K.
What is the busiest month for 5K races near Chicago, IL?
October 2026, with 53 of the 58. November 2026 follows with 5.
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