5 events in St. Charles, Illinois

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• 2026 Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk [chicagoracemanagement.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 7:30 AM

  5k Run Walk

  Mount Saint Mary Park, St. Charles, Illinois, United States
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• Hickory Knolls Trail Run [dickpondathletics.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  6th Annual

  HICKORY KNOLLS

  5K & 10K TRAIL RUN

  and 10K RELAY

  The second installment of the 2026Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series is the 6th annual HICKORY KNOLLS Trail Run & Relay on...

  6th Annual

  HICKORY KNOLLS

  5K & 10K TRAIL RUN

  and 10K RELAY

  The second installment of the 2026Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series is the 6th annual HICKORY KNOLLS Trail Run & Relay on Sunday, June 7.

  Come out and run the grass and dirt trails over an approximate 3-mile loop course through a beautiful and diverse natural area. The first portion of the approximate 5K loop is relatively flat, while a couple of hills await in the latter portion of the loop. The route is very well marked, and the trail is primarily wide-track (allowing for easy passing or running alongside a friend) on dirt, gravel and grass.

  You can participate in either the individual runner 5k (one loop) or 10k (two loops) distance or create a 2-person team for the 10k relay(each team member does the 5K loop once). All race distances are approximate.

  The Hickory Knolls Trail Run is the second of four events in the 2026 Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series.

  This event is sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics, Brooks Running, and Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling. Proceeds from this event benefit the St Charles Park Foundation.

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  In cooperation with the St. Charles Park District

  Proceeds from the race will benefit

  5k 10k Gravel Run Trail

  Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles, Illinois, 60175, United States
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• Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026 [hopsforhope5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  A Beer 5K & St. Charles BrewFest

  Hops for Hope is not your typical 5K. It is a race and a celebration all in one!

  Named one of the Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our certified and...

  A Beer 5K & St. Charles BrewFest

  Hops for Hope is not your typical 5K. It is a race and a celebration all in one!

  Named one of the Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our certified and professionally timed 5K welcomes everyone from competitive runners chasing a PR to walkers who simply love great craft beer. However you pace yourself, this event is for you.

  The race begins at the scenic Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winds along the beautiful river path toward Geneva through Wheeler Park, and finishes back at Mount Saint Mary Park just in time for the BrewFest celebration.

  The Twist? Beer on the Course.

  That’s right. Along the route, runners will find Beer Stops featuring local craft breweries serving 3-ounce samples. Weird? We prefer to call it deliciously fun.

  The Celebration Continues at BrewFest

  After crossing the finish line, the party kicks off with:

  • 18 beer samples included with your registration

  • Live music

  • Food vendors

  • Raffle tickets for our fan-favorite Mountain of Beer

  • Our inspiring Adaptive Bike Giveaway Presentation, the heart of why we gather

  • Why We Run and Sip

  • Proceeds from Hops for Hope support Project Mobility’s mission to provide adaptive cycling opportunities for children, adults, and wounded service members with disabilities.

  Over the past 9 years, this event has helped us donate nearly $80,000 in adaptive bicycles and we are just getting started.

  Run. Sip. Celebrate. Make a difference.

  5k Cycling Run Walk

  St. Charles, Illinois, 60174, United States
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• St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K [allcommunityevents.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:45 AM

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  Join the tradition at the St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K! Everyone gets a donut at the finish line!

  St. Charles, IL.

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  Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

  5k Run

  St. Charles, Illinois, 60175, United States
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