Plainfield
Walking Events Calendar near Plainfield 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Plainfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 82 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers can take part in the family friendly 5K at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, IL, on a course through the forest preserve; kids ages 4+ and littles in strollers are welcome and packet pick up is in downtown Naperville.
The event offers a 1 mile Waggin Tails Walk starting at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short Street, Lisle, Illinois. Walkers join the family friendly, pet friendly Rescue Fest alongside the 5K run with proceeds benefiting rescue animals.
October 2026
Walk the 5K (3.1 Miles) course starting at 1825 Short Street, Lisle IL, with sections near the band shell and baseball fields. Strollers are allowed only for walkers and will be placed at the end of the line; walkers receive post race food and be..
Walkers can enjoy the 5K course that starts and ends at Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winding along the scenic river path through Wheeler Park toward Geneva. The route features Beer Stops with 3 ounce samples and finishes at a BrewFest wi..
Walkers can follow the looped 5K course starting on Birchwood Place and passing along Lacey Road and Woodcreek Drive, finishing on Woodcreek Drive. Free parking is at the Byram Healthcare office, water and post event refreshments are provided and..
Walkers can join the 5K course on the Lewis University Romeoville campus at the Flight Deck in St. Charles Borromeo North Campus, 101 Airport Road. The event is pet and stroller friendly and offers refreshments and activities alongside the races.
Walkers use the 5K course starting at Canal St & Olde Western Ave in Blue Island, generally along the Cal Sag trail. The walk runs alongside the 5K race and supports the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K routes along the scenic Fox River, starting and finishing in front of Village Hall at 200 N. River St. Pets, kids, and strollers are welcome and a Kids Dash (0.26mi) is offered; water stations and first ai..
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.
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk on a USATF certified course based at PBO Fields, 7701 W College Drive, Palos Heights. Packet pickup is available beforehand at Running For Kicks and there is race day packet pickup at the venue.
Walkers can choose the untimed 1 Mile event or the USATF certified 5K course. Both start and finish at The Promenade Bolingbrook and follow paved streets through its grounds and nearby neighborhoods; course monitors and water are provided.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 mile route on a flat, paved course through Joliet Junior College campus, available in person or as a virtual option. In person walkers receive chip timing, a short sleeve shirt and finisher medal while virtual p..
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..
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 are welcome on the all terrain 5K across the natural hills of the Mount Assisi convent grounds in Lemont, on surfaces from asphalt to grass. Packet pick up and in person registration are at Mount Assisi; all participants receive a medal a..
Walkers can take the 5K course starting and finishing near Oak Park and River Forest High School on Ontario, following tree lined streets past Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The walk is not timed, strollers are allowed at the back and public tr..
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 traverse Cantigny Park's lush, historic grounds on 1K or 5K, with the 5K open to walkers alongside the running races. The 5K course has two water stations and a finish water stop, while the 1K has three sampling stations a..