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Walking Events Calendar near Elwood 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Elwood for 2026-2027! We've gathered 50 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
August 2026
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 choose a relaxed 1 Miles Wag and Walk or a structured 5K walk along the Old Plank Road Trail in Matteson near 21800 Central Ave. The route is pet friendly for leashed dogs and registration includes entry to either distance with pa..
Walkers have a chip timed 5K at Four Seasons Park in Shorewood, IL covering 3.108 Miles alongside the running race. Post race Beer Garden offers a pint of beer or a soda for those under 21 and participants receive a T shirt, finisher medal and so..
September 2026
Walkers can take the 5K Run Walk from Washington Street West Taxiway in Downers Grove with packet pickup at Brookeridge Main Street Park. A virtual 5K runs Sept 5 to 12 so walkers may choose their own route; jogging strollers allowed and no d..
Noncompetitive 2 Miles Fun Walk near Herscher High School football field at Illinois Route 115 and N. Elm St on flat, mostly shaded streets marked with arrows. Walkers must walk only, watch for traffic, and refreshments are provided.
Walkers follow the 3.1 Miles course beginning at the West Pavillon in Lloyd Erickson Park (801 N Chicago Street, Elwood). There is a 75 minute cut off to finish, onsite packet pickup and registration at the race location, and entry to the Main Co..
The 5K walk starts at Guildhaus on Canal Street and follows the Calumet Saganashkee Channel through Blue Island to Fay's Point Marina and back. Water at midpoint, half mile markers, strollers and wheelchairs start with walkers.
Participants can walk the on site 3.1 Miles out and back course starting at Babe's Tap, 515 S. Broadway, Coal City IL. A virtual 5k is available for remote walkers and shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by 8/30.
Walkers can take the 3K (1.8 miles) paved loop on the Vollmer Road Trails in the Cook County Forest Preserve at Olympia Fields. The trail is stroller friendly, dogs are allowed on leash, and parking with an overflow lot off Flossmoor Road is availa..
Walkers can join the Hero Run/Walk through Settlers' Park in Plainfield, IL, on a park route with vendors and family activities alongside the running races. Check in, warm up and swag bags are available, though swag may be limited.