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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.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K and 3K courses or the dog friendly 5K Mutt Strut. All events start in Robbins Park east of The Community House at 7th and Vine and finish on 8th Street in front of The Community House; pets are allowed only in the Mu..
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes that start and finish at Stanger Park by Algonquin Road School on the scenic streets of Fox River Grove with race day registration.
The event includes a USTF certified 5K walk that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. The route runs amid a Day of the Dead cultural festival with music, food, dancing catrinas and a marketplace.
Walkers follow a 5K route at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, along scenic paths through the Victorian era grounds with monuments and mausoleums. A post walk gathering is planned at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern.
Walkers follow the 5k course starting at Printer's Row Brewing in Chicago, shared with runners and joggers.
The event offers walkers Half Marathon, 10K or 5K routes from Montrose Harbor on a paved lakefront course with water stations, gear check and strollers allowed starting in the back.
Walkers are welcome on the all terrain 5K across the natural hills of the Mount Assisi convent grounds in Lemont, on surfaces from asphalt to grass. Packet pick up and in person registration are at Mount Assisi; all participants receive a medal a..
Walkers can join the in person 5K at 800 St. Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, a paved accessible course. The event offers food and drinks at the finish; strollers must line up behind runners and no pets bikes or roller blades are allowed.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes from River and State Street along the Fox River Bike Path, with packet pickup available ahead or at the site.
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.
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.
Walkers can use the certified 10 km road course starting at 516 East State Street in Sycamore or the 1 mile fun route on the park path by the Armory; three water stations.
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.