Lake Forest
Walking Events Calendar near Lake Forest 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Lake Forest for 2026-2027! We've gathered 97 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
The event offers a 5K certified course at Scottish Rite Valley, 383 E Lake Street, Bloomingdale; jogging strollers are allowed, dogs are not permitted, and ample parking is available on site.
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.
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 take the 5K course on scenic wide limestone and asphalt paths at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale IL with flush toilet bathrooms and a virtual option.
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 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.
Walking only participants are limited to the 4 miles course at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates on twisting singletrack trails; course support is removed at 12:00 Noon.
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..