Kankakee
Walking Events Calendar near Kankakee 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Kankakee for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
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..
September 2026
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..
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 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..
October 2026
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles routes on the scenic Governors State University campus, starting at 1 University Parkway in University Park IL. The event is chip timed for the 5k, participants receive a race day shirt and snacks and t..
November 2026
A family friendly 2 mile walk along the scenic trails of Perry Farm Park that follows park paths. The walk runs alongside the 5K and 10K races and offers a relaxed trail route through park scenery for walkers and families.
Walkers follow the 5K course from Babe's Tap at 755 S. Broadway in Coal City. The route goes south on Broadway to Reed Rd, loops through Cardinal Transport and returns on Broadway, with walking encouraged and holiday attire suggested.
June 2027
Walkers can follow the 5k course in Matteson from 20642 Matteson Ave, passing the Matteson bridge at mile 3 for a short challenging incline. The event is chip timed for walkers with a finish line clock, packet pickup at Matteson Community Center,..