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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!
October 2026
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles marked road course that starts and finishes at Linemen's Lounge in Johnston City, with parking, restrooms, water stations and volunteers along the route. The event is family friendly and provides water and Gatorade.
A 5K walk through Pilsen starting at Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 1510 W Cermak Rd., amid murals and local eateries. Walkers can register in person or virtually, pick up packets in early October, and receive a shirt and medal.
Walkers choose 1 Miles or 3 Miles routes around The Corn Crib and onto Heartland Community College campus in Normal IL. Dogs are welcome on leash and kids 12 and younger register free; adoption and pet costume activities follow.
November 2026
The event features a 2 Mile walk that starts and finishes in Grant Park and takes walkers along the downtown riverwalk past Millennium Park and Soldier Field. Aid stations are on course and the walk runs alongside the 5K, 10K and 15K races with a..
A 5K walk circles Meadowbrook Park in Urbana, passing prairie and parkland with sections of trail terrain. Walkers share the course with the runs, pay a $30 fee, and must follow rules including no dogs, strollers, or hiking poles.
The event includes a 2 Mile Walk through downtown East Peoria with start and finish at East Peoria Riverfront Park. Packet pick up and in person registration are at the Theresa Tracy Trot tent behind Wal Mart at East Peoria Riverfront on Friday 3..
Walkers can join the 1 Mile Chocolate Walk or use certified 5K, 10K or Half Marathon routes through downtown Geneva from Kane County Courthouse (100 S Third St). Packet pickup at 25N Coworking; gear check at the start.
Walkers follow a 3 Miles course at Maxwell Park in Normal, IL, as part of the community event remembering Edder. Entry fee is $15 and all proceeds benefit Edder's family.
A family friendly 2 mile walk along the scenic trails of Perry Farm Park that follows park paths. The walk runs alongside the 5K and 10K races and offers a relaxed trail route through park scenery for walkers and families.
Walkers do the Run/Walk on an indoor track at Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook IL, covering 1.25 miles (10 laps). Participants are assigned heats by age and gender and receive confirmations the week before.
The 5K Fitness Walk starts and finishes at Proesel Park (7055 N. Kostner Ave) on a flat scenic road marked course through Lincolnwood. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, registered walkers get a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal.
A community walk of 1 Miles around 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave in Glenwood IL, held alongside the 5k and kids races. Walkers receive a finisher medal and packet pickup is at Running for Kicks.
Walkers have a 1 Mile route along the Peoria Riverfront starting at RC Outfitters on SW Water St and finishing behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Walkers join alongside the 3 Mile run and receive post race hot cocoa and chocolate treats.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable on Chicago lakefront, held on the Lakefront Trail and sidewalks. Water stations provide water and toilets are at start and finish.
Walkers follow a 3 Miles roadway course beginning and ending at Elks Lodge, 800 E Walnut, Oglesby; participants should stay on the far side of the road. Packet pickup is available and water and refreshments are provided at the finish.
Walkers can choose a 1 Miles course that starts and ends at Healthy Happy Body in Elmwood Park. The family friendly route welcomes strollers and four legged companions and includes a short sleeve, bib and medal.
The Grove Express includes a 5K run/walk starting at Main and Grove Streets in downtown Downers Grove and winds through the Village on a USATF certified course. Walkers should note parking will be in high demand and organizers encourage walking,..