DeKalb
Walking Events Calendar near DeKalb 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near DeKalb for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers can choose the 3K Walk 1.9 Miles starting at Carpenters Park, with dogs and strollers welcome. Starts are staggered so walkers follow runners, and the route runs through park and community festival surroundings during Jamboree Days.
Walkers can take part in the family friendly 3K Walk/Wheel starting at City Market Pavilion, 202 Market Street, in downtown Rockford. Baby joggers and strollers are allowed, only service dogs are permitted, and it runs alongside the event's runni..
The 1 mile fun run/walk starts and ends at Prairie Park (3rd and North St, Elburn, IL), crossing the Union Pacific line via Anderson Road bridge with countryside views.
The event offers walkers a 5k (3.1 Miles) fun run/walk at Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church, 5021 Wheeler Road, Yorkville IL, rain or shine. It raises funds for Ink 180 and includes an after event ice cream ticket and free breakfast.
Walkers can take part in the 5K at James Pate Phillip Park, 2050 West Stearns Road, Bartlett IL, on a course that goes into the park woods and allows team entries including walkers. Race day registration is 6:45 to 7:45 am and portable restrooms..
September 2026
Walk options include 3.1 Miles and 1 Miles courses that begin on the infield track at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, wind through the fairgrounds, and finish back on the infield. Course water and post race refreshments including a Lemonade Shake U..
The event offers a 5K walk on the Fox River Trail from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church parking lot in St. Charles, with race day packet pickup opening at 6:30 AM.
Walkers can choose a 1 mile route or the 5K through Hopkins Park at 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, with dogs welcome. Parking is available in pool or park district lots or across Sycamore Road with a tunnel for safe crossing, and the event is..
Walk the 1.2 Miles route starting and finishing at Oregon Avenue and S 1st Street (VFW Post 2298) in downtown West Dundee, with water near the start and finish and a mile 1 stop.
Walkers may choose the 5K course or an optional 1K youth walk through scenic neighborhood streets starting at 898 Glen Oak Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118. The event is family friendly and open to all ages alongside the running race, with proceed..
October 2026
Walkers can enjoy the 5K course that starts and ends at Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winding along the scenic river path through Wheeler Park toward Geneva. The route features Beer Stops with 3 ounce samples and finishes at a BrewFest wi..
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K routes along the scenic Fox River, starting and finishing in front of Village Hall at 200 N. River St. Pets, kids, and strollers are welcome and a Kids Dash (0.26mi) is offered; water stations and first ai..
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.
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.