When in February are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Illinois is February 27 and February 28, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, February 27 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · February 2027 · Illinois
February 2027 5K Races in Illinois
Every 5K in Illinois in February 2027, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
5 5K races in February 2027
When in February
The February Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across February. The busiest weekend is February 27 and February 28, with 3 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in February
5 total Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON Chicago, ILFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON Chicago, ILFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago Greater Chicago, ILFrom $22Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTON Chicago, ILFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTON Chicago, ILFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a February 5K in Illinois
How much does a February 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $22 up to $30. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
January and March sit either side of February, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.