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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.
October 2026
Walking options include 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K, on looped routes starting and finishing by the playground at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, IL.
Walkers follow a 5K run or walk route starting at John Husar I.M. Canal Yellow Trail by Willow Springs and Archer Ave, along the Des Plaines River. Water is available at the start and finish but participants must bring their own bottle.
A family friendly, self timed 5K walk along the yellow brick path at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills with themed photo ops, music, and Emerald City party entry.
Walkers follow a 5K USATF certified course from PBO Fields at 7701 W College Drive, Palos Heights, with race day registration, packet pickup and community atmosphere.
Walk options include a 5K and 1 Mile starting at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, 830 S Addison Ave, Villa Park, with a family after party on site.
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 and 3K courses or the dog friendly 5K Mutt Strut. All events start in Robbins Park east of The Community House at 7th and Vine and finish on 8th Street in front of The Community House; pets are allowed only in the Mu..
Walkers can choose the 5K or 1 Mile on the beautiful streets of Fox River Grove, from Stanger Park by Algonquin Road School; packet pickup is the day before.
Walkers can use the USTF certified 5K course starting at Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, set amid Day of the Dead music, food and cultural performances.
Participants walk in costume around Volkening Lake at 900 W. Schaumburg Road on a nearly 2 miles course; fee includes a hot dog or brat, chips and a drink.
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.
Walkers can choose Half Marathon, 10K or 5K routes starting at Montrose Harbor in Chicago, on paved lakefront trails with water and sports drink stations; strollers start 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.
The 5K course runs through historic Mt. Greenwood Cemetery in Chicago with an untimed walker option, water at Mile 1, Mile 2 and finish; walkers start behind runners and street parking is free.