Palos Heights
Walking Events Calendar near Palos Heights 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Palos Heights for 2026-2027! We've gathered 142 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
November 2026
The Grove Express includes a 5K run/walk starting at Main and Grove Streets in downtown Downers Grove and winds through the Village on a USATF certified course. Walkers should note parking will be in high demand and organizers encourage walking,..
Walkers can complete the 5K starting at Naperville Central High School on Hillside Rd; water is provided at the start, 2 mile mark and finish, gear check is available and walkers must finish within 1 hour.
Walkers can use the 5K course beginning and ending at Jackman Park on a primarily flat, paved route through the tree lined streets of Glenview's Swainwood neighborhood. Packet pickup is at Hickey Hall with morning pickup at the Jackman Park gazeb..
Walkers follow a scenic 5K (3.1 Miles) on the Danada Trail in Danada Forest Preserve, Naperville, starting at 3S580 Naperville Rd. The family friendly course suits all levels and runs alongside the running race with a Thanksgiving theme.
Walkers can do 5K or 13.1 Miles alongside the run at Ned Brown Meadow Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL; all finishers receive a medal and donut.
December 2026
Walkers can do the chip timed 5K through Downtown Wheaton alongside runners and receive a long sleeve shirt, reindeer antlers and a finisher medal.
Walkers are welcome on the 5k that starts and ends at Roc City Bar & Grill and winds through hilly Rockdale and West Park. Walkers should maintain a 20 min/mile pace or better and pets or strollers are not permitted.
The walking only Stroll covers 1 mile through the streets of Uptown Park Ridge near 1500 Stewart Ave, running alongside the event's other races. Packets with tee shirts and Santa hats are distributed at Centennial Park on race day.
Walkers can take the non timed 2K on the streets of Crown Point from First United Methodist Hall, 352 S. Main. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the event; strollers are welcome and post event Santa, hot cocoa and treat..
March 2027
April 2027
Routes of 10 Mile and 5K start at Montrose Beach on the Chicago lakefront, featuring a climb over Cricket Hill and a Wilson track finish. Walkers are encouraged to register for the 5K.
Walkers can choose Half Marathon or 5K routes starting at North Central College, passing downtown and scenic Naperville neighborhoods alongside the running races.
May 2027
June 2027
Walkers can follow the 5k course in Matteson from 20642 Matteson Ave, passing the Matteson bridge at mile 3 for a short challenging incline. The event is chip timed for walkers with a finish line clock, packet pickup at Matteson Community Center,..