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JUN
27

Chicago, IL
• 28.9 miles
$50
Join us for the Chicago Legends 5K, a one‑of‑a‑kind run that begins at Almost Home Tavern and winds through the historic paths of Graceland Cemetery. This event celebrates Chicago’s legacy and...
5K
7
JUN
27

Burns Harbor, IN
• 32.6 miles
$25
SAVE the DATE! Saturday, June 27, 2026 Now it's time to cut loose, Footloose! Put on those running shoes!Pete, Louise, bring out the rest of your peeps... Jack, come back, the best 5K is back!...
5K
124
JUN
27

Chicago, IL
• 44.6 miles
$35 -$40
Since its establishment in 2017, the Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run has been committed to honoring and commemorating the courageous men and women who serve as first responders,...
5K
22
JUN
27

Hoffman Estates, IL
• 7.9 miles
$12 -$114
Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/WalkHoffman Estates, IL  -  06/27/2026 Use #Stars&StripesRun when sharing your photos from the event. Finish with the American Flag,...
5K 10K Half Marathon
114
JUN
27

Chicago, IL
• 5.9 miles
$50 -$65
Proud to Run Chicago is a 501(c)(3) charity. Our mission is to support organizations empowering the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago. Gifts to Proud to Run are fully deductible for United States...
5K 10K
43
JUN
27

Chicago, IL
• 45.1 miles
$50 -$55
WE NEED YOU!!!!  INDIVIDUAL WALKERS OR FUNDRAISING TEAMS!    SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00am -11am                             Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the ridge of the LAKE FRONT to...
5K
9
JUN
27

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Wheeling, IL
• 52.7 miles
$25 -$60
Join runners in Wheeling for this race.
1m 5K
325
JUL
4

Beecher, IL
• 37.0 miles
$18
Sponsored by and a major fundraiser for the Beecher Lion's Club, the "20th Annual" race will be held on July 4, 2026 ...
5K
30
JUL
4

Crown Point, IN
• 35.6 miles
$25 -$30
Start your holiday celebrating America on the Fourth of July!    Event includess: Timed 5K + non-timed 2K walk Finisher Medals for FIRST 500 to sign up! Race Awards for Top Overall & Top 3 in...
2K 5K
15
JUL
4

Hebron, IN
• 44.8 miles
$30
Our 15th annual 5k the morning of July 4th! The race starts and ends at Hebron Middle School. You are able to pick up awards ASAP rather than wait for the entire race to finish. We have 1 water...
5K
12
JUL
4

Williams Bay, WI
• 41.2 miles
$20 -$35
Start at KNC entrance on Highway 67, 251 Elkhorn Road, across from Lions’ Fieldhouse, Williams Bay.  The course will follow the grass trails in KNC through the hills, woods and prairie.  There...
5K 4m
31
JUL
5

Arlington Heights, IL
• 0.4 miles
$15 -$55
Join Frontier Days for our 2026 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Walk, and 1/4 Mile Kids Dash Strollers, baby joggers, etc. are welcome at the back of each race group. Race Routes are USATF certified. All...
5K 4m 10K
19
JUL
11

Hammond, IN
• 15.6 miles
$25 -$40
The Festival of the Lakes Roadie Run is a flat and fast 5k that starts and ends at The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, IN.  USATF Certification No. IN20019TDK.  There is also a 1...
1m 5K
6
JUL
11

McHenry, IL
• 47.1 miles
$12 -$30
Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids!  Course is chip-timed and USATF certified course. Fee...
5K
807
JUL
11

Chicago, IL
• 2.5 miles
$50
Mujeres on the Run is here again to empower and celebrate women in the community through its 5k Run and Walk.  The Mujeres on the Run 5k fosters running as a way to stay healthy,  build positive...
5K
16
JUL
12

Evanston, IL
• 12.8 miles
$40 -$45
The Val Nora Disability Awareness 5K * 2K Run - Walk - Roll Sunday, July 12, 2026 9:30 AM Start 2040 Bridge Avenue Evanston, IL (Route follows the North Shore Channel Trail along McCormick Blvd....
2K 5K
12
JUL
12

Chicago, IL
• 0.3 miles
$40
Polka Run 5K – First Inaugural Edition Welcome to the first-ever Polka Run 5K! This unforgettable race is proudly part of the Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival, taking place July 10–12 at McCormick...
5K
16
JUL
12

Michigan City, IN
• 39.0 miles
$30 -$35
Race day check in opens at 7:30AM - 5K Run and Walk starting line opens at 9:00 am. Free Parking.  Participants will receive a pass for free admission into the zoo on race day. Participants can...
5K
6
JUL
12

Chicago, IL
• 2.3 miles
$40 -$50
This Race supports the Chicago History Museum, which shares Chicago’s stories, serving as a hub of scholarship and learning, inspiration, and civic engagement. They aim to connect people to...
5K
5
JUL
15

Vernon Hills, IL
• 30.4 miles
$45
We're hosting our 1st annual Twilight 5k to kick off a fun-filled weekend at Vernon Hills Days where you'll have the chance to race against/run from members of the Vernon Hills Police...
5K
5