Wilmington
Walking Events Calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Wilmington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
The event offers walkers a 5k (3.1 Miles) fun run/walk at Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church, 5021 Wheeler Road, Yorkville IL, rain or shine. It raises funds for Ink 180 and includes an after event ice cream ticket and free breakfast.
Walkers can choose a relaxed 1 Miles Wag and Walk or a structured 5K walk along the Old Plank Road Trail in Matteson near 21800 Central Ave. The route is pet friendly for leashed dogs and registration includes entry to either distance with pa..
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..
September 2026
Noncompetitive 2 Miles Fun Walk near Herscher High School football field at Illinois Route 115 and N. Elm St on flat, mostly shaded streets marked with arrows. Walkers must walk only, watch for traffic, and refreshments are provided.
Walkers follow the 3.1 Miles course beginning at the West Pavillon in Lloyd Erickson Park (801 N Chicago Street, Elwood). There is a 75 minute cut off to finish, onsite packet pickup and registration at the race location, and entry to the Main Co..
Participants can walk the on site 3.1 Miles out and back course starting at Babe's Tap, 515 S. Broadway, Coal City IL. A virtual 5k is available for remote walkers and shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by 8/30.
Walkers can take the 3K (1.8 miles) paved loop on the Vollmer Road Trails in the Cook County Forest Preserve at Olympia Fields. The trail is stroller friendly, dogs are allowed on leash, and parking with an overflow lot off Flossmoor Road is availa..
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.
Walkers follow the 5K (3.1 miles) out, loop and back course starting and finishing on 115th Street near the NW entrance of the Willowview Park parking lot, winding through Mokena neighborhoods. Walkers should start behind runners, finish within 6..
Walkers can use the 5K Run/Walk course of 3.1 Miles beginning at Village Green Park at the corner of Fox River and Ottawa Streets. Packet pick up is available before the event and 10K is running only with a 1 hour 15 minute limit.
October 2026
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 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.