Elwood
Walking Events Calendar near Elwood 2026-2027
Monthly updates for Elwood
Get new running races (and updates) in your inbox every month.
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.
September 2026
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 the 5K (3.1 miles) out, loop and back course starting and finishing on 115th Street near the NW entrance of the Willowview Park parking lot, winding through Mokena neighborhoods. Walkers should start behind runners, finish within 6..
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.
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 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..
Walkers follow a 5K run or walk route starting at John Husar I.M. Canal Yellow Trail by Willow Springs and Archer Ave, along the Des Plaines River. Water is available at the start and finish but participants must bring their own bottle.
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk on a USATF certified course based at PBO Fields, 7701 W College Drive, Palos Heights. Packet pickup is available beforehand at Running For Kicks and there is race day packet pickup at the venue.
Walkers can choose the untimed 1 Mile event or the USATF certified 5K course. Both start and finish at The Promenade Bolingbrook and follow paved streets through its grounds and nearby neighborhoods; course monitors and water are provided.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 mile route on a flat, paved course through Joliet Junior College campus, available in person or as a virtual option. In person walkers receive chip timing, a short sleeve shirt and finisher medal while virtual p..
Walkers can choose 5K and 3K courses or the dog friendly 5K Mutt Strut. All events start in Robbins Park east of The Community House at 7th and Vine and finish on 8th Street in front of The Community House; pets are allowed only in the Mu..
Walkers are welcome on the all terrain 5K across the natural hills of the Mount Assisi convent grounds in Lemont, on surfaces from asphalt to grass. Packet pick up and in person registration are at Mount Assisi; all participants receive a medal a..