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.
October 2026
Walkers follow a 5k route through historic Bronzeville, starting at 4433 South St. Lawrence in Chicago. The all ages event supports schools in the Bronzeville community.
The event offers a 5K walk at Village Green, 50 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL, as part of a community gathering honoring those impacted by cancer. All ages are welcome and walkers share the course with runners. T shirt availability after Sept..
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes that start and finish at Stanger Park by Algonquin Road School on the scenic streets of Fox River Grove with race day registration.
The event includes a USTF certified 5K walk that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. The route runs amid a Day of the Dead cultural festival with music, food, dancing catrinas and a marketplace.
Walkers follow a 5K route at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, along scenic paths through the Victorian era grounds with monuments and mausoleums. A post walk gathering is planned at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern.
Walkers follow the 5k course starting at Printer's Row Brewing in Chicago, shared with runners and joggers.
The event offers walkers Half Marathon, 10K or 5K routes from Montrose Harbor on a paved lakefront course with water stations, gear check and strollers allowed starting in the back.
Walkers can choose a 1 mile option or a 5k course through Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Proceeds support health and wellness initiatives for patients, teammates, and community members.
Walkers can do 10 km, 5 km or a 1 mile family route at Richardson Adventure Farm, Spring Grove, over dirt and gravel trails through a corn maze; free parking and water.
Walkers can join the in person 5K at 800 St. Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, a paved accessible course. The event offers food and drinks at the finish; strollers must line up behind runners and no pets bikes or roller blades are allowed.
Walkers can do the 5K from 345 N Eric Dr, Palatine, or the kids' 1/2 mile dash; bib timing is used and free parking is at N Smith and W Colfax.
Family friendly MMRF Chicago Walk at Montrose Harbor includes a brief program to honor loved ones and support myeloma research. Walkers who raise $100 get the event T shirt; registered patients receive one regardless of fundraising.
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 2 mile, or 3 mile routes starting at 511 North Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL. Walkers may also participate virtually and create a personal fundraising page linked to the event.
The event offers a 5k walking course starting at Spiteful Brewing Tap Room in Chicago, alongside runners and joggers, with a celebration at the finish line.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route through the streets of Lincolnshire, starting at Half Day Brewing Company in Lincolnshire IL. The walk runs alongside the 5K and concludes with a post race gathering at Half Day Brewing Company.