St. Charles
Walking Events Calendar near St. Charles 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near St. Charles for 2026-2027! We've gathered 100 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers follow the marked 5K (3.1 Miles) course through Busse Forest from Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25 in Elk Grove. Walking runs alongside the running race with packet pickup and on site refreshments at the fiesta area.
Walkers can choose the 5K or the youth 1 Mile, both offered as run/walk on a certified course starting at Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Avenue, Batavia. Jogging strollers are allowed (please stay at the back), dogs are not, and parking and pr..
The event offers a certified 5K course starting at Scottish Rite Valley, 383 E Lake Street, Bloomingdale. Jogging strollers allowed, no dogs, plenty of parking, race day packet pick up available, and a post race picnic with a sundae bar.
August 2026
Walkers can join the 5K course at Deerpath Community Park in Lake Forest, following a route through scenic neighborhoods. Ages 7 and up receive a souvenir T shirt, with refreshments and a raffle at the finish alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose the 3K Walk 1.9 Miles starting at Carpenters Park, with dogs and strollers welcome. Starts are staggered so walkers follow runners, and the route runs through park and community festival surroundings during Jamboree Days.
Walkers can choose a scenic 5K on wide limestone and asphalt paths around Mallard Lake Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale, IL, or a family friendly 1/3 mile Kids Dash. The certified course has flush toilet bathrooms at the pavilion, packet picku..
5K walk at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve starting and finishing at the East Shelter near the Butterfield Road entrance in a wooded forest bathing setting. Virtual participants may complete the 5K on any course and will receive a race shirt.
The event offers walkers a 10 Miles course starting at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich, running through streets and along the lake shore. Water and Gatorade are available on course, there is a 3 hour time limit, and no dogs, strollers, bikes or ro..
Walkers follow the 5K course that starts and finishes at St Monica Academy, 7100 W Carmen Ave, via neighborhood streets. Packet pickup is at Dick Pond Athletics and registration includes a race bag, shirt and a Summerfest beverage voucher.
The event offers walkers a 5k (3.1 Miles) fun run/walk at Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church, 5021 Wheeler Road, Yorkville IL, rain or shine. It raises funds for Ink 180 and includes an after event ice cream ticket and free breakfast.
Walkers can join the untimed 1 mile walk or stroll from the sled hill at Century Park, following a course around Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes. The fun walk allows strollers at no cost and every registered participant receives a T shirt.
Walkers have a chip timed 5K at Four Seasons Park in Shorewood, IL covering 3.108 Miles alongside the running race. Post race Beer Garden offers a pint of beer or a soda for those under 21 and participants receive a T shirt, finisher medal and so..
Walkers can complete a 5K on the park path at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove. The route stays on park paths and runs alongside a community festival with food, sponsor booths and interactive games, with casual walkers welcom..