Rockdale
Walking Events Calendar near Rockdale 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Rockdale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 85 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 8 Mile routes through Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton on crushed limestone, a flat course with water stations and gear check.
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles routes on the scenic Governors State University campus, starting at 1 University Parkway in University Park IL. The event is chip timed for the 5k, participants receive a race day shirt and snacks and t..
November 2026
Walkers have a 5K or a 0.5 Miles kids route starting and finishing on Richmond between Spring and Waiola in La Grange Park with indoor restrooms and a post race party.
Features a 1M Chocolate Walk in downtown Geneva from Kane County Courthouse, with packet pickup at 25N Coworking and gear check available at the start.
A family friendly 2 mile walk along the scenic trails of Perry Farm Park that follows park paths. The walk runs alongside the 5K and 10K races and offers a relaxed trail route through park scenery for walkers and families.
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.
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.
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 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 the 5K course from Babe's Tap at 755 S. Broadway in Coal City. The route goes south on Broadway to Reed Rd, loops through Cardinal Transport and returns on Broadway, with walking encouraged and holiday attire suggested.
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.
Walkers can join the 5K or 1 mile course starting at 100 College Drive, Kankakee, and receive shirts and jingle bells alongside the running races.
April 2027
Walkers can choose Half Marathon or 5K routes starting at North Central College, passing downtown and scenic Naperville neighborhoods alongside the running races.