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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 162 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers may choose the paved Lakefront Trail 5K starting south of 31st Street Beach or a guided 1 Miles nature walk in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor. The 5K suits walkers and manual wheelchair users; the 1 Miles path is woodchip and not suita..
Walk options include 5K and 1 Mile routes around DuSable Harbor at 111 N Lake Shore Dr in Chicago, alongside the running races.
The 1 Mile walk at Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park near the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum follows a public, stroller and wheelchair friendly route and offers a complimentary gear check.
The certified 5K walk runs outdoors through the Evergreen Park neighborhood, starting and finishing at Klein Park (Circle Park) at 97th and Homan in Evergreen Park, IL. Walkers start after runners and can join in person or virtually with packet p..
Walk the 1.2 Miles route starting and finishing at Oregon Avenue and S 1st Street (VFW Post 2298) in downtown West Dundee, with water near the start and finish and a mile 1 stop.
The Annual Run/Walk at Lake View Park, Chicago, IL includes a 5K walking option alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose a 1 mile route at Cronin Park in Arlington Heights across from South Middle School. The event runs with a 5k and offers street parking, a Highland Sigwalt garage and a school lot for handicapped parking.
Walkers can complete a 5K loop at Three Oaks Recreation Area, starting and finishing at Pavilion A along the path around the lake. The course is stroller friendly but not dog friendly, and refreshments and water are provided.
The Family Walk at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview features a 1 mile route through wooded park trails alongside the chip timed 5K and Kids Dash. Race day includes festival amenities such as food trucks, face painting and activities.
Walkers may choose the 5K course or an optional 1K youth walk through scenic neighborhood streets starting at 898 Glen Oak Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118. The event is family friendly and open to all ages alongside the running race, with proceed..
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile or 5K routes, both starting and finishing at Dirksen School, 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg. Routes run alongside the event's running races and offer child and adult entry options with listed registration fees.
Walkers can join the Hero Run/Walk through Settlers' Park in Plainfield, IL, on a park route with vendors and family activities alongside the running races. Check in, warm up and swag bags are available, though swag may be limited.