Riverside
Walking Events Calendar near Riverside 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Riverside for 2026-2027! We've gathered 156 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
November 2026
Walkers do the Run/Walk on an indoor track at Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook IL, covering 1.25 miles (10 laps). Participants are assigned heats by age and gender and receive confirmations the week before.
The 5K Fitness Walk starts and finishes at Proesel Park (7055 N. Kostner Ave) on a flat scenic road marked course through Lincolnwood. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, registered walkers get a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal.
A community walk of 1 Miles around 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave in Glenwood IL, held alongside the 5k and kids races. Walkers receive a finisher medal and packet pickup is at Running for Kicks.
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K on the Chicago Lakefront Trail and sidewalks, starting at 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable; water stations, toilets, gear check and strollers must start in the back.
Walkers can choose a 1 Miles course that starts and ends at Healthy Happy Body in Elmwood Park. The family friendly route welcomes strollers and four legged companions and includes a short sleeve, bib and medal.
Walkers can choose the 5K course starting at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, IL, with an untimed option and a donut at the finish alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K or 8K courses starting in downtown Long Grove at 308 Old McHenry Rd, mostly on paved roads with water stations and a finish at the covered bridge.
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 choose 2 Miles or 5 Miles routes starting at Harper College Health and Recreation Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL. The walks run alongside the running races as part of this family Thanksgiving Day event.
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 follow a 5K course at South Middle School in Arlington Heights near 400 S HIGHLAND AVE, alongside the running races and a 5K wheelchair division. Entry is a $20 donation and proceeds benefit the Wheeling Township Food Pantry.
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 can join the untimed 1 Mile walk starting at 220 West Campbell in Arlington Heights. The walking only event takes place alongside the running races and carries a $45.00 registration fee.