Lake County
Walking Events Calendar near Lake County 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Lake County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 71 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
August 2026
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.
The event offers a scenic 5K walk from 1746 N Stockton Drive in Lincoln Park, looping along the south lagoon path out to Diversey Harbor and back. Water is provided at the start, on course and at the finish, and the event uses chip timing.
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 a 5k course at ERIS Brewery and Cider House in Chicago alongside runners, then celebrate at the finish line.
Walkers follow a neighborhood route on the 5K starting at St. Monica Academy, 7100 W Carmen Avenue, Chicago; packet pickup, a race bag with commemorative shirt and a beverage voucher are provided.
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 use the 5k course starting at Lake Effect Brewing Company in Chicago, walking alongside the running event.
Walk options are 5K and 1.7 Miles on a point to point route from Beck Lake at Central Road in Des Plaines to Allison Woods in Northbrook. Shuttle returns walkers to the start parking and water and coffee are at the finish.
Walkers may choose the paved Lakefront Trail 5K starting south of 31st Street Beach or a guided 1 Miles nature walk in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor. The 5K suits walkers and manual wheelchair users; the 1 Miles path is woodchip and not suita..