Grayslake
Walking Events Calendar near Grayslake 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Grayslake for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers follow the marked 5K (3.1 Miles) course through Busse Forest from Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25 in Elk Grove. Walking runs alongside the running race with packet pickup and on site refreshments at the fiesta area.
Walkers can choose a 5K run walk or a dedicated 1 Mile walk, both starting and finishing at the corner of Sheridan Road and Clay Avenue in Highwood. Race day registration and packet pick up are available on site and the event is a family run..
The event offers a certified 5K course starting at Scottish Rite Valley, 383 E Lake Street, Bloomingdale. Jogging strollers allowed, no dogs, plenty of parking, race day packet pick up available, and a post race picnic with a sundae bar.
August 2026
Walkers can enjoy a 5K route that starts at Festival Park, 5 Fifth Street, follows the Root River and finishes at 5th Street Yacht Club in Racine. Packet pickup is at Festival Park lobby and walkers receive post race refreshments and awards durin..
Walkers can join the 5K course at Deerpath Community Park in Lake Forest, following a route through scenic neighborhoods. Ages 7 and up receive a souvenir T shirt, with refreshments and a raffle at the finish alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose the 3K Walk 1.9 Miles starting at Carpenters Park, with dogs and strollers welcome. Starts are staggered so walkers follow runners, and the route runs through park and community festival surroundings during Jamboree Days.
Walkers can choose a scenic 5K on wide limestone and asphalt paths around Mallard Lake Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale, IL, or a family friendly 1/3 mile Kids Dash. The certified course has flush toilet bathrooms at the pavilion, packet picku..
The event offers walkers a 10 Miles course starting at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich, running through streets and along the lake shore. Water and Gatorade are available on course, there is a 3 hour time limit, and no dogs, strollers, bikes or ro..
Walkers follow the 5K course that starts and finishes at St Monica Academy, 7100 W Carmen Ave, via neighborhood streets. Packet pickup is at Dick Pond Athletics and registration includes a race bag, shirt and a Summerfest beverage voucher.
Walkers can join the untimed 1 mile walk or stroll from the sled hill at Century Park, following a course around Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes. The fun walk allows strollers at no cost and every registered participant receives a T shirt.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route or a 0.5 Miles kids course through Downtown Skokie around the Backlot Bash grounds, with the event based at 5215 Oakton St. Walkers share the course with runners and receive a T shirt; the 5K is on a USATF..
Walkers can complete a 5K on the park path at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove. The route stays on park paths and runs alongside a community festival with food, sponsor booths and interactive games, with casual walkers welcom..
Walkers can take part in the 5K at James Pate Phillip Park, 2050 West Stearns Road, Bartlett IL, on a course that goes into the park woods and allows team entries including walkers. Race day registration is 6:45 to 7:45 am and portable restrooms..
September 2026
Walkers can join a 1 Miles community walk at Community Park in South Barrington, IL, held alongside the 5K run and 5K ruck. The walk is open to individuals and families of all fitness levels.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 mile route starting at Lions Park along the Fox River, with in-person and virtual options. Parking is at 400 Lincoln Ave and race packet pick-up occurs on race day.