Barrington
Walking Events Calendar near Barrington 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Barrington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 100 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K and 3K courses or the dog friendly 5K Mutt Strut. All events start in Robbins Park east of The Community House at 7th and Vine and finish on 8th Street in front of The Community House; pets are allowed only in the Mu..
The event includes a USTF certified 5K walk that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. The route runs amid a Day of the Dead cultural festival with music, food, dancing catrinas and a marketplace.
Walkers can choose a 1 mile option or a 5k course through Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Proceeds support health and wellness initiatives for patients, teammates, and community members.
Walkers can choose 10 km, 5 km or a family 1 mile at Richardson Adventure Farm, Spring Grove, IL on courses through a corn maze on dirt and gravel trails. Free parking and water stations are provided.
Walkers can take the 5K course starting and finishing near Oak Park and River Forest High School on Ontario, following tree lined streets past Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The walk is not timed, strollers are allowed at the back and public tr..
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..
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route through the streets of Lincolnshire, starting at Half Day Brewing Company in Lincolnshire IL. The walk runs alongside the 5K and concludes with a post race gathering at Half Day Brewing Company.
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.
The 5K Fitness Walk starts and finishes at Proesel Park (7055 N. Kostner Ave) on a flat scenic road marked course through Lincolnwood. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, registered walkers get a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal.
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.