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 101 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
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..
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.
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..
Walk options include 5K and 1 Mile routes around DuSable Harbor at 111 N Lake Shore Dr in Chicago, alongside the running races.
The 1 Mile walk at Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park near the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum follows a public, stroller and wheelchair friendly route and offers a complimentary gear check.
Walk the 1.2 Miles route starting and finishing at Oregon Avenue and S 1st Street (VFW Post 2298) in downtown West Dundee, with water near the start and finish and a mile 1 stop.
The Annual Run/Walk at Lake View Park, Chicago, IL includes a 5K walking option alongside the running races.
Offers 5K and 1.5 mile fun walk options starting at 1154 Rte 173 in Spring Grove, IL alongside the running races. Walkers and strollers welcome, with food trucks and kids activities on site; proceeds support a new inclusive Adventure Playgrou..
Walkers can choose a 1 mile route at Cronin Park in Arlington Heights across from South Middle School. The event runs with a 5k and offers street parking, a Highland Sigwalt garage and a school lot for handicapped parking.
Walkers can complete a 5K loop at Three Oaks Recreation Area, starting and finishing at Pavilion A along the path around the lake. The course is stroller friendly but not dog friendly, and refreshments and water are provided.
The Family Walk at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview features a 1 mile route through wooded park trails alongside the chip timed 5K and Kids Dash. Race day includes festival amenities such as food trucks, face painting and activities.
Walkers may choose the 5K course or an optional 1K youth walk through scenic neighborhood streets starting at 898 Glen Oak Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118. The event is family friendly and open to all ages alongside the running race, with proceed..