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Illinois Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Illinois for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 299 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Illinois below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk beginning at Lycée Français de Chicago on a flat, scenic Ravenswood route suitable for families. The certified chip timed course allows jogging strollers if they stay at the back and dogs are not permitted..
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..
An untimed trail walk of 1 Miles at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL, takes place on trails. The walk runs alongside the running races and has packet pickup available at Timber Pointe.
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 use the 5K course starting at Canal St & Olde Western Ave in Blue Island, generally along the Cal Sag trail. The walk runs alongside the 5K race and supports the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Walkers can follow the 3.1 Miles run walk course starting in the south parking lot of Tuscola High School in Tuscola, IL and finishing with a lap on the TCHS football field track. The route uses school parking areas and the track and runs alongsi..
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K routes along the scenic Fox River, starting and finishing in front of Village Hall at 200 N. River St. Pets, kids, and strollers are welcome and a Kids Dash (0.26mi) is offered; water stations and first ai..
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile route or the 5K loop at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, starting and finishing by the playground; the 10K is two loops. Packet pick up is available before the event and on race day, and proceeds benefit Helping P..
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.
Walkers have a 3.1 Miles course starting and finishing at Elverado High School, 514 South 6th Street, Elkville. The fairly flat loop runs through northeast Elkville alongside the Elverado 5K run.
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk on a USATF certified course based at PBO Fields, 7701 W College Drive, Palos Heights. Packet pickup is available beforehand at Running For Kicks and there is race day packet pickup at the venue.
The 1 mile walk starts at 737 E Wesley Dr in O Fallon, IL and proceeds alongside a 5K run. Registration is required and a fee applies.
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..
Walkers can choose the 5K run/walk route based at Peg Bond Center in Batavia, Illinois. Packet pickup is available at Peg Bond Center on race day with pre race pickup in St. Charles, and the event runs alongside 10K and kids races.
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..