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Walking Events Calendar near Wilmette 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Wilmette for 2026-2027! We've gathered 105 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
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.
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 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 choose 1 Mile or 3.1 Mile routes through Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, IL. Race day registration and packet pick up are available and the walk takes place alongside the 5K run.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles 5K or a 1 Mile family walk through Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, IL. Registration is $35 for the 5K or $35 per family for the 1 Mile and packet pickup is available.
Walkers follow a 5K route in North Lawndale, Chicago, beginning on Ogden Avenue along the Route 66 corridor. The walk runs alongside running races and supports local fitness and wellness programs.
Untimed 1 Mile walks for adults and children start at 2601 N. Cannon Drive in Chicago and are held alongside the 5K runs. Walkers participate in a community awareness and fundraising event organized by the Sarcoma Foundation of America.
A chip timed 5K walk at Busse Woods (Grove #32) with an untimed children's race alongside the 5K run. Packet pick up at Xtra Mile Running in Schaumburg and at Busse Woods; event includes cookout, DJ and food donation box.
Walkers can take a 1 mile route from 434 West Park Street in Arlington Heights IL. Day of registration and packet pickup are available with cash, check or Zelle, and individuals and families are welcome alongside a 5K run.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course on the College of Lake County campus in Grayslake, passing campus and community spaces. The event is family and dog friendly, includes a resource fair and a participation t shirt with registration, and welcomes w..
The Chicago ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk offers a 1 Mile walk and a 5K run walk at Warren Park, 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, on park terrain. Registration is free and available on event day and free PSA screenings are offered on site.
1 Miles family walk at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, starting alongside the 5K with walkers asked to line up behind runners. All participants must pick up race packets at Indian Trail School; fees apply and proceeds fund need based scholarsh..
A social community 5K walk that starts at the Warrenville VFW and follows a scenic route past the local cemetery and veteran memorials through the heart of Warrenville. Post race music and mingling take place at the VFW.
Walkers follow a 5K route through the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL, on family friendly terrain with zoo views. Registration is low cost and includes parking and day admission to the zoo, with activities, entertainment, and refreshments for al..
The event offers a family friendly 1 mile walk starting at 236 Indianapolis St in Downers Grove and also features a 5K race. Race timing bibs and T shirts are distributed to classrooms the week before the event.
Walkers can use the official 5K loop at St. James Farm in Warrenville, IL, an undulating crushed limestone path through prairie and woods with views of the horse barns. A kids 0.4 mile course is offered for ages 9 and under and parking is fre..