Downers Grove
Walking Events Calendar near Downers Grove 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Downers Grove for 2026-2027! We've gathered 137 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Family friendly MMRF Chicago Walk at Montrose Harbor includes a brief program to honor loved ones and support myeloma research. Walkers who raise $100 get the event T shirt; registered patients receive one regardless of fundraising.
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 can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles routes on the scenic Governors State University campus, starting at 1 University Parkway in University Park IL. The event is chip timed for the 5k, participants receive a race day shirt and snacks and t..
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.
A 5K walk through Pilsen starting at Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 1510 W Cermak Rd., amid murals and local eateries. Walkers can register in person or virtually, pick up packets in early October, and receive a shirt and medal.
November 2026
The event features a 2 Mile walk that starts and finishes in Grant Park and takes walkers along the downtown riverwalk past Millennium Park and Soldier Field. Aid stations are on course and the walk runs alongside the 5K, 10K and 15K races with a..
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.
A community walk of 1 Miles around 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave in Glenwood IL, held alongside the 5k and kids races. Walkers receive a finisher medal and packet pickup is at Running for Kicks.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable on Chicago lakefront, held on the Lakefront Trail and sidewalks. Water stations provide water and toilets are at start and finish.
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 can use the 5K course beginning and ending at Jackman Park on a primarily flat, paved route through the tree lined streets of Glenview's Swainwood neighborhood. Packet pickup is at Hickey Hall with morning pickup at the Jackman Park gazeb..
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.