Glendale Heights
Walking Events Calendar near Glendale Heights 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Glendale Heights for 2026-2027! We've gathered 139 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
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 can choose a 1 Mile route or the 5K loop at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, starting and finishing by the playground; the 10K is two loops. Packet pick up is available before the event and on race day, and proceeds benefit Helping P..
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 follow a 5k route through historic Bronzeville, starting at 4433 South St. Lawrence in Chicago. The all ages event supports schools in the Bronzeville community.
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..
The event offers a 5K walk at Village Green, 50 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL, as part of a community gathering honoring those impacted by cancer. All ages are welcome and walkers share the course with runners. T shirt availability after Sept..
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..
The event includes a USTF certified 5K walk that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. The route runs amid a Day of the Dead cultural festival with music, food, dancing catrinas and a marketplace.
Walkers follow a 5K route at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, along scenic paths through the Victorian era grounds with monuments and mausoleums. A post walk gathering is planned at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern.
Walkers can choose Half Marathon, 10K or 5K routes starting and finishing at Montrose Harbor in Chicago on scenic paved lakefront trails. The course has water stations with sports drink on the half, gear check, time limits, and strollers..
Walkers can choose a 1 mile option or a 5k course through Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Proceeds support health and wellness initiatives for patients, teammates, and community members.
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..
Walkers can take the 5K course starting and finishing near Oak Park and River Forest High School on Ontario, following tree lined streets past Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The walk is not timed, strollers are allowed at the back and public tr..