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Walking Events Calendar near Villa Park 2026-2027

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Explore the top walking events near Villa Park for 2026-2027! We've gathered 169 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.

October 2026
Walkers can do the 5K from 345 N Eric Dr, Palatine, or the kids' 1/2 mile dash; bib timing is used and free parking is at N Smith and W Colfax.
The USATF certified 5K course winds through the Arboretum's wooded East Side, with water at the start and two course stations and portable restrooms near the start. Registration includes free general admission on race day.
Family friendly MMRF Chicago Walk at Montrose Harbor includes a brief program to honor loved ones and support myeloma research. Walkers who raise $100 get the event T shirt; registered patients receive one regardless of fundraising.
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 2 mile, or 3 mile routes starting at 511 North Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL. Walkers may also participate virtually and create a personal fundraising page linked to the event.
The event offers a 5k walking course starting at Spiteful Brewing Tap Room in Chicago, alongside runners and joggers, with a celebration at the finish line.
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.
The 5K walk follows a lakeside course along Lake Michigan from Montrose Harbor Grove 16. The walk is untimed and participants receive a finisher's medal, event T shirt and lunch.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route through the streets of Lincolnshire, starting at Half Day Brewing Company in Lincolnshire IL. The walk runs alongside the 5K and concludes with a post race gathering at Half Day Brewing Company.
A 5K walk through Pilsen starting at Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 1510 W Cermak Rd., amid murals and local eateries. Walkers can register in person or virtually, pick up packets in early October, and receive a shirt and medal.
November 2026
Walkers can choose the 2 Mile course starting and ending in Grant Park, passing Millennium Park, the downtown river walk and Soldier Field with aid stations on course.
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.
Walkers can choose the 3 Mile loop at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on grass, gravel and dirt trails with a creek crossing and possible mud, and receive a pancake breakfast.
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.
Walkers can follow the 5K course that begins and ends on PR property, enters the Squaw Creek neighborhood, and uses chip timing.
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.
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