Upcoming 5K Races Near Chicago, IL in August, 2026

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Hoofin' it for Ag 5K

Valparaiso, IN

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

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Summer's Last Kick

Oswego, IL

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

1 Mile

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Nick Schultz LLG

Lowell, IN

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Chicago, IL

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

10K

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StRides Against Suicide & Overdose

Valparaiso, IN

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

1 Mile

Ultra

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PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk

Shorewood, IL

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Elk Grove Village, IL

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

1 Mile

10K

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Greater Chicago, IL

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

1 Mile

10K

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SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Tinley Park, IL

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

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Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk

Valparaiso, IN

Friday, August 7th, 2026

1 Mile

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The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

Joliet, IL

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

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Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K

Porter, IN

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

Trail

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RUN FOR C'VILLE

Carpentersville, IL

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

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Back-to-School Family Fun 5K

Wheeling, IL

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

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Track Night Chicago

Chicago, IL

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

1 Mile

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St. John the Evangelist 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

St.John, IN

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

1 Mile

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Miles for Miracles Run

Mount Prospect, IL

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

1 Mile

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2nd Annual Race For a Ride

Chicago, IL

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

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Flight to the Finish

Zion, IL

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Fast

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Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most...

Chicago, IL

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

View details for race Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Pingree Grove, IL

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

15K

Ultra

Trail

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Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Mchenry, IL

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

15K

Trail

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Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

Lake Zurich, IL

Sunday, August 16th, 2026

10 Miles

1 Mile

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SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Downers Grove, IL

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

1 Mile

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Country Classic 5K Run/Walk

Kouts, IN

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

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Parkie’s 5K

Bolingbrook, IL

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Fast

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Four Corners Wine Run 5k

Valparaiso, IN

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

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Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Matteson, IL

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

1 Mile

Trail

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Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Col...

Skokie, IL

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Greater Chicago, IL

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

10K

1 Mile

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Aurora, IL

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

10K

1 Mile

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Rise & Run for Recovery

Lake Villa, IL

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

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