West Chicago
Walking Events Calendar near West Chicago 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near West Chicago for 2026-2027! We've gathered 165 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
A stroller friendly 1 mile fun walk at Century Park starting from the Sled Hill, untimed and alongside the 5K; participants receive a t shirt.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route or a 0.5 Miles kids course through Downtown Skokie around the Backlot Bash grounds, with the event based at 5215 Oakton St. Walkers share the course with runners and receive a T shirt; the 5K is on a USATF..
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..
Walkers can use the 5k course starting at Lake Effect Brewing Company in Chicago, walking alongside the running event.
September 2026
Walkers are welcome to explore Naperville’s beautiful Danada Forest Preserve on a crushed limestone trail, with course options of 10 km and a half marathon.
Walkers can take the 5K Run Walk from Washington Street West Taxiway in Downers Grove with packet pickup at Brookeridge Main Street Park. A virtual 5K runs Sept 5 to 12 so walkers may choose their own route; jogging strollers allowed and no d..
Features a 1 Mile walk through Centennial Park by the Orland Park Metra Station, with packet pick up and race day registration at the park alongside the running races.
Walk options include 3.1 Miles and 1 Miles courses that begin on the infield track at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, wind through the fairgrounds, and finish back on the infield. Course water and post race refreshments including a Lemonade Shake U..
The event offers a 5K walk on the Fox River Trail from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church parking lot in St. Charles, with race day packet pickup opening at 6:30 AM.
Walkers can join a 1 Miles community walk at Community Park in South Barrington, IL, held alongside the 5K run and 5K ruck. The walk is open to individuals and families of all fitness levels.
Walkers can choose a 1 mile route or the 5K through Hopkins Park at 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, with dogs welcome. Parking is available in pool or park district lots or across Sycamore Road with a tunnel for safe crossing, and the event is..
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 mile route starting at Lions Park along the Fox River, with in-person and virtual options. Parking is at 400 Lincoln Ave and race packet pick-up occurs on race day.
Walk options are 5K and 1.7 Miles on a point to point route from Beck Lake at Central Road in Des Plaines to Allison Woods in Northbrook. Shuttle returns walkers to the start parking and water and coffee are at the finish.