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Summer 5k races near Chicago (2027)
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17 5k races are on the calendar near Chicago in summer 2027, starting with Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 5 in Palatine. That covers June to August. 9 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.
All summer races5K races (17)10K races (7)Half marathons (2)
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Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk
Sat Jun 5 · 7:20 AM · Palatine · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K10KTrail
from $31.50Goes up Jan 5 -
from $35Goes up Jan 1
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Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action
Sat Jun 5 · 9:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5K
from $40Reg. closed -
Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k
Sat Jun 5 · 9:00 AM · Barrington Hills · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K
from $40Goes up Mar 31 -
from $20Goes up Jan 1
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from $25Goes up Jan 20
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from $25
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from $38Goes up Mar 10
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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Jun 19 · 7:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
from $30 -
Beat THE Bridge 5K Challenge - Scholarship run/walk/virtual
Sat Jun 19 · 8:00 AM · Matteson · South Suburbs
5K
from $35Goes up Nov 16 -
Proud to Run: Pride Race - presented by Walgreens
Sat Jun 26 · 8:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5K10K
from $54Reg. closed -
Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
Sat Jun 26 · 8:00 AM · Wheeling · North Shore & North Suburbs
1 mile5K
from $35Reg. closed -
from $18Reg. closed
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from $45Reg. closed
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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Sun Aug 1 · 8:00 AM · Greater Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
from $22Goes up Feb 3 -
from $30Reg. closed
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Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
Sun Aug 22 · 8:00 AM · Greater Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10K15K
from $17Goes up May 19
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Quick answers
How many 5k races are near Chicago in summer 2027?
17 5k races are listed near Chicago in summer 2027. The first is Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 5 in Palatine, and the last is Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago on August 22.
What is the cheapest 5K near Chicago in summer 2027?
Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago on August 22 has the lowest listed entry fee: $17. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.
When does the next early-bird price end for 5k races near Chicago?
Beat THE Bridge 5K Challenge - Scholarship run/walk/virtual: the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after November 16. 8 more of these 5k races publish a later price increase.
Are there half marathons or marathons near Chicago in summer 2027?
Yes: 2 half marathons and 0 marathons. The first is Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston on June 19.