Elk Grove Village
Walking Events Calendar near Elk Grove Village 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Elk Grove Village for 2026-2027! We've gathered 135 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
1 Miles family walk at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, starting alongside the 5K with walkers asked to line up behind runners. All participants must pick up race packets at Indian Trail School; fees apply and proceeds fund need based scholarsh..
Walks of 1 mile or 3.4 miles loop around the lake starting at Three Oaks Recreation at 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Registration is free and refreshments, snacks, t shirts and a raffle are available.
A social community 5K walk that starts at the Warrenville VFW and follows a scenic route past the local cemetery and veteran memorials through the heart of Warrenville. Post race music and mingling take place at the VFW.
Walkers follow a 5K route through the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL, on family friendly terrain with zoo views. Registration is low cost and includes parking and day admission to the zoo, with activities, entertainment, and refreshments for al..
The event offers a family friendly 1 mile walk starting at 236 Indianapolis St in Downers Grove and also features a 5K race. Race timing bibs and T shirts are distributed to classrooms the week before the event.
Walkers can use the 5K Run/Walk course of 3.1 Miles beginning at Village Green Park at the corner of Fox River and Ottawa Streets. Packet pick up is available before the event and 10K is running only with a 1 hour 15 minute limit.
Walkers can use the official 5K loop at St. James Farm in Warrenville, IL, an undulating crushed limestone path through prairie and woods with views of the horse barns. A kids 0.4 mile course is offered for ages 9 and under and parking is fre..
Walkers can take part in the family friendly 5K at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, IL, on a course through the forest preserve; kids ages 4+ and littles in strollers are welcome and packet pick up is in downtown Naperville.
The event offers a 1 mile Waggin Tails Walk starting at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short Street, Lisle, Illinois. Walkers join the family friendly, pet friendly Rescue Fest alongside the 5K run with proceeds benefiting rescue animals.
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk beginning at Lycée Français de Chicago on a flat, scenic Ravenswood route suitable for families. The certified chip timed course allows jogging strollers if they stay at the back and dogs are not permitted..
October 2026
Walk the 5K (3.1 Miles) course starting at 1825 Short Street, Lisle IL, with sections near the band shell and baseball fields. Strollers are allowed only for walkers and will be placed at the end of the line; walkers receive post race food and be..
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 follow the looped 5K course starting on Birchwood Place and passing along Lacey Road and Woodcreek Drive, finishing on Woodcreek Drive. Free parking is at the Byram Healthcare office, water and post event refreshments are provided and..
Walkers can join the 5K course on the Lewis University Romeoville campus at the Flight Deck in St. Charles Borromeo North Campus, 101 Airport Road. The event is pet and stroller friendly and offers refreshments and activities alongside the races.
Walkers use the 5K course starting at Canal St & Olde Western Ave in Blue Island, generally along the Cal Sag trail. The walk runs alongside the 5K race and supports the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
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..