Kids and families in Illinois
26 events for kids and families are coming up in Illinois over the next three months; the next is St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run on Fri, Oct 9. 5 are this weekend.
- 26 upcoming
- 5 this weekend
- October: 15
- November: 10
- December: 1
- 5K · 1 mileSt. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun RunFri, Oct 9 · 6:00 PMAlton
- 5KMcKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' DashSat, Oct 10 · 7:00 AMLebanon
- 5KCAI - Illinois Family 5kSat, Oct 10 · 8:30 AMOak Brook
- 5KChili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper DashSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMBelleville
- RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Morgan County, ILSun, Oct 11 · 4:00 PMJacksonville High School, Jacksonville
- 5KTrain Up 5K and Fun RunSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMNorthfield
- 5K · 10K · 1 mileRichardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure RunSun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AMSpring Grove
- 5KHalloween Hustle 5K & Kids DashSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AMPalatine
- 5KDay of the Dead Family 5K Run/WalkSun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AMWheeling
- 5K · 1 mileFreedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & WagSat, Oct 31 · 6:00 AMMonmouth
- 5K5k for The Kids: Race Through the DecadesSat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMOblong
- RaceSkeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids DashSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMCisco
- RaceIllini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/WalkSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AMUrbana
- 5KHope In Motion 5K Fun RunSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHerrin
- 5KHowling Habitat 5K/Fun RunSat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMO'Fallon
- 5K12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun RunSat, Nov 7 · All dayEdwardsville
- 5K2nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun RunSat, Nov 14 · 9:15 AMPleasant Plains
- RaceNew Salem Children's Center Turkey TrotSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AMPetersburg
- 5KButterball Burner 5K Fun RunSun, Nov 22 · 8:00 AMHomewood
- 5K · 1 mile · 2 mileHenry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids DashThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMMarlowe Middle School, Lake in the Hills
- 5KEdwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMEdwardsville
- 4 mile · 1 milePoultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids RunThu, Nov 26 · 8:40 AMJoliet
- 5K5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AMElmwood Park
- 5K18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family WalkSat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AMChicago
- 5K2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonaldsSat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PMRockford
- 5KThe Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids DashSat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AMNorridge
More in Illinois
Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go.
