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Fall 5k races near Chicago (2026)
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73 5k races are on the calendar near Chicago in fall 2026, starting with Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, October 17 in Chicago. That covers September to November. 21 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.
All fall races5K races (73)10K races (16)Half marathons (12)Trail races (8)
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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Sat Oct 17 · 7:15 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5K10KHalf marathon
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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Sat Oct 17 · 9:00 AM · Wheaton · West Suburbs
1 mile5K
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from $47
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from $35
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from $40Reg. closed
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from $41
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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
Sat Oct 24 · 8:00 AM · Lake Bluff · North Shore & North Suburbs
1 mile5K
from $23Goes up Oct 24 -
from $32
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from $60Goes up Oct 24
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from $30
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from $54.99Goes up Oct 24
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from $50Goes up Oct 24
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Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Walk/Run
Sat Oct 24 · 6:00 PM · Hobart · Northwest Indiana
1 mile5KTrail
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from $35Goes up Oct 25
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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
Sun Oct 25 · 8:25 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5KHalf marathon
from $64Goes up Oct 18 -
Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk
Sun Oct 25 · 8:30 AM · Wheaton · West Suburbs
5K8 miles
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26th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk
Sun Oct 25 · 9:00 AM · Rolling Meadows · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K
from $30 -
from $45Goes up Oct 25
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from $35Goes up Oct 22
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from $45Goes up Oct 25
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from $79
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from $35
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from $10
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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run
Sun Oct 25 · 10:00 AM · Lincolnshire · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K
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from $45
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from $30
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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Oct 31 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Oct 31 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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from $15
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Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1
Sun Nov 1 · 9:00 AM · New Lenox · South Suburbs
5K10KHalf marathon
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from $50
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from $45
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from $35
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from $25Goes up Oct 20
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from $40Goes up Nov 1
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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Nov 14 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Nov 14 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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Reg. closed
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from $30Goes up Oct 30
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from $45Goes up Nov 13
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from $45Goes up Nov 9
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from $55Goes up Nov 15
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from $35
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from $35Goes up Nov 1
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from $30Goes up Nov 20
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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash
Sun Nov 22 · 8:45 AM · Lincolnwood · Chicago (city)
5K10K
from $47Goes up Nov 6 -
from $75
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from $12.99
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from $12.99
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26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township Ymca
Thu Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Portage · Northwest Indiana
1K5K
from $25Goes up Nov 1 -
Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Thu Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Crete · South Suburbs
5K
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from $30
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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash
Thu Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Glenview · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K
from $45Goes up Nov 2 -
from $30Goes up Oct 26
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from $35Goes up Nov 12
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from $35Goes up Nov 22
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from $35Goes up Nov 1
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from $35Goes up Oct 31
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from $15Goes up Nov 9
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from $12.99
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from $45
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from $15Goes up Nov 26
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from $39.99Goes up Nov 7
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from $20Goes up Nov 1
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from $25Goes up Nov 23
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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Nov 28 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Nov 28 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
Sat Nov 28 · 7:45 AM · Elk Grove Village · North Shore & North Suburbs
5KHalf marathon
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18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk
Sat Nov 28 · 9:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5K
from $30
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Quick answers
How many 5k races are near Chicago in fall 2026?
73 5k races are listed near Chicago in fall 2026. The first is Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, October 17 in Chicago, and the last is 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk on November 28.
What is the cheapest 5K near Chicago in fall 2026?
Phide Phive-K on October 25 has the lowest listed entry fee: $10. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.
When does the next early-bird price end for 5k races near Chicago?
Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km: the Half marathon goes from $105 to $120 after October 18. 20 more of these 5k races publish a later price increase.
Are there half marathons or marathons near Chicago in fall 2026?
Yes: 11 half marathons and 0 marathons. The first is Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on October 17.