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Walking Events Calendar near Aurora 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Aurora for 2026-2027! We've gathered 87 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can join the in person 5K at 800 St. Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, a paved accessible course. The event offers food and drinks at the finish; strollers must line up behind runners and no pets bikes or roller blades are allowed.
Walkers traverse Cantigny Park's lush, historic grounds on 1K or 5K, with the 5K open to walkers alongside the running races. The 5K course has two water stations and a finish water stop, while the 1K has three sampling stations a..
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 2 mile, or 3 mile routes starting at 511 North Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL. Walkers may also participate virtually and create a personal fundraising page linked to the event.
Walkers can choose 5K or 8 mile routes through Danada Forest Preserve near Wheaton on crushed limestone trails. Onsite parking is limited with shuttle service, water stations along the course and a gear check support walkers alongside runners..
November 2026
Walkers can join the 1 Mile Chocolate Walk or use certified 5K, 10K or Half Marathon routes through downtown Geneva from Kane County Courthouse (100 S Third St). Packet pickup at 25N Coworking; gear check at the start.
Walkers do the Run/Walk on an indoor track at Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook IL, covering 1.25 miles (10 laps). Participants are assigned heats by age and gender and receive confirmations the week before.
Walkers can choose a 1 Miles course that starts and ends at Healthy Happy Body in Elmwood Park. The family friendly route welcomes strollers and four legged companions and includes a short sleeve, bib and medal.
The Grove Express includes a 5K run/walk starting at Main and Grove Streets in downtown Downers Grove and winds through the Village on a USATF certified course. Walkers should note parking will be in high demand and organizers encourage walking,..
Walkers use a 5K fast flat course through downtown Naperville, starting and finishing on Hillside Rd at Naperville Central High School. Walkers share the marked route with runners.
Walkers can choose 2 Miles or 5 Miles routes starting at Harper College Health and Recreation Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL. The walks run alongside the running races as part of this family Thanksgiving Day event.
Walkers follow a scenic 5K (3.1 Miles) on the Danada Trail in Danada Forest Preserve, Naperville, starting at 3S580 Naperville Rd. The family friendly course suits all levels and runs alongside the running race with a Thanksgiving theme.
Walkers follow a 5K course at South Middle School in Arlington Heights near 400 S HIGHLAND AVE, alongside the running races and a 5K wheelchair division. Entry is a $20 donation and proceeds benefit the Wheeling Township Food Pantry.
December 2026
Walkers can join the untimed 1 Mile walk starting at 220 West Campbell in Arlington Heights. The walking only event takes place alongside the running races and carries a $45.00 registration fee.
Walkers can take the 5K course starting at Peg Bond Center in Batavia, Illinois, with festive Elves appearing on the route. Packet pick up is available pre race in St. Charles or race day at Peg Bond Center, and a virtual Run/Walk runs December 6..
March 2027
Walkers can choose the 5K or 8K route starting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on North 5th Avenue in St. Charles, IL. Packet pickup is available before and on race day, and walk entries take place alongside the running races.
April 2027