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 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 hike Skokie Lagoons trails in Winnetka through woodlands and wetlands at sunset under the rising full moon; family friendly, adult chaperone required, no food provided.
Walkers can use the 5k course starting at Lake Effect Brewing Company in Chicago, walking alongside the running event.
September 2026
Event features a 5K walk from Washington Street West Taxiway in Brookeridge, Downers Grove, with packet pickup at Main Street Park; dogs are not permitted, jogging strollers allowed and a virtual 5K runs Sept 5–12.
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.
