Northfield
Walking Events Calendar near Northfield 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Northfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 139 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
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.
The event offers an open 1 mile road walk at Fishel Park for walkers slower than 6:30 pace, with community festival amenities and a hydration station.
Walkers can join a 5K or kids 1/3 mile dash on scenic limestone and asphalt paths at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve Bloomingdale with certified course and flush toilets.
In person or virtual 5K walk through Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, starting and finishing at the East Shelter off Butterfield Road, with a forest bathing focus.
Walkers follow a scenic 5K loop around Lincoln Park and Diversey Harbor from 1746 N Stockton Drive, with water at the start, on course and at the finish, plus an after party with beer wine and snacks.
Walkers can join the 5K route at four simultaneous locations, including the Chicago location at 809 E. 42nd Place. Participants must be 12 or older and sign a waiver; proceeds support prostate cancer awareness, screenings and research.
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 can choose 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or 50K routes around Montrose Harbour at 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago in a free community walk alongside the run.
Walk a 5k course starting and finishing at Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville, Illinois, with a finish line celebration alongside the 5k run.
Walkers follow a neighborhood 5K starting and finishing at St. Monica Academy 7100 W Carmen Ave, plus a 100 yard Mini Mustang Dash for kids 7 and under.
Walkers may enter only the 4 miles on twisting single track trails at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates, with three water stations and course support removed at 12:00 Noon.
A stroller friendly 1 mile fun walk at Century Park starting from the Sled Hill, untimed and alongside the 5K; participants receive 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..