Elmhurst
Walking Events Calendar near Elmhurst 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Elmhurst for 2026-2027! We've gathered 164 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.
The event offers a 5k walking course starting at Spiteful Brewing Tap Room in Chicago, alongside runners and joggers, with a celebration at the finish line.
Walkers can choose 5K or 8 Mile routes through Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton on crushed limestone, a flat course with water stations and gear check.
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
Walkers have a 5K or a 0.5 Miles kids route starting and finishing on Richmond between Spring and Waiola in La Grange Park with indoor restrooms and a post race party.
Features a 1M Chocolate Walk in downtown Geneva from Kane County Courthouse, with packet pickup at 25N Coworking and gear check available 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 the 5K or 10K on the Chicago Lakefront Trail and sidewalks, starting at 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable; water stations, toilets, gear check and strollers must start in the back.
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.
Walkers can choose the 5K course starting at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, IL, with an untimed option and a donut at the finish alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K or 8K courses starting in downtown Long Grove at 308 Old McHenry Rd, mostly on paved roads with water stations and a finish at the covered bridge.
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 can complete the 5K starting at Naperville Central High School on Hillside Rd; water is provided at the start, 2 mile mark and finish, gear check is available and walkers must finish within 1 hour.
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.