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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 165 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
The event offers a 1 Mile Waggin Tails Walk at Lisle Community Park, a family friendly park route alongside event activities including a 5K run.
Walkers use the 5K route from Lycée Français de Chicago on a flat, scenic Ravenswood course; the certified course is chip timed and family friendly, with jogging strollers allowed.
October 2026
Walk the 5K (3.1 Miles) course starting at 1825 Short Street, Lisle IL, with sections near the band shell and baseball fields. Strollers are allowed only for walkers and will be placed at the end of the line; walkers receive post race food and be..
Walkers can choose 21.1 km, 10 km, or 5 km routes starting at Brothers Field in downtown Long Grove, mostly on paved streets with water stations and a historic covered bridge.
Walkers can enjoy the 5K course that starts and ends at Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winding along the scenic river path through Wheeler Park toward Geneva. The route features Beer Stops with 3 ounce samples and finishes at a BrewFest wi..
Walkers can follow the looped 5K course starting on Birchwood Place and passing along Lacey Road and Woodcreek Drive, finishing on Woodcreek Drive. Free parking is at the Byram Healthcare office, water and post event refreshments are provided and..
Walkers can join the 5K course on the Lewis University Romeoville campus at the Flight Deck in St. Charles Borromeo North Campus, 101 Airport Road. The event is pet and stroller friendly and offers refreshments and activities alongside the races.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes along the Fox River; start and finish at Village Hall 200 N River St. Pets kids and strollers welcome on the 5K.
Walkers can choose 1 Mile or 5K on a looped park course that starts and finishes by the playground at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake; 10K is two loops.
Walkers follow a 5K run or walk route starting at John Husar I.M. Canal Yellow Trail by Willow Springs and Archer Ave, along the Des Plaines River. Water is available at the start and finish but participants must bring their own bottle.
A family friendly, self timed 5K walk along the yellow brick path at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills with themed photo ops, music, and Emerald City party entry.
Walkers follow the 5K USATF certified course from PBO Fields at 7701 W College Drive, Palos Heights, with packet pickup at Running For Kicks and community event atmosphere.
Walk options include a 5K and 1 Mile starting at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, 830 S Addison Ave, Villa Park, with a family after party on site.
Walkers follow a 5k route through historic Bronzeville, starting at 4433 South St. Lawrence in Chicago. The all ages event supports schools in the Bronzeville community.
Walkers can choose the untimed 1 Mile event or the USATF certified 5K course. Both start and finish at The Promenade Bolingbrook and follow paved streets through its grounds and nearby neighborhoods; course monitors and water are provided.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 mile route on a flat, paved course through Joliet Junior College campus, available in person or as a virtual option. In person walkers receive chip timing, a short sleeve shirt and finisher medal while virtual p..
The event offers a 5K walk at Village Green, 50 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL, as part of a community gathering honoring those impacted by cancer. All ages are welcome and walkers share the course with runners. T shirt availability after Sept..