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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!
April 2027
An untimed 5K walk starting at Harlem High School, 1 Huskie Circle in Machesney Park on a course that includes the scenic Willow Creek Path with very few traffic crossings. No inline skates or pets allowed.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K certified courses from Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL, and course maps are provided. Early packet pickup is at Dick Pond Athletics in St Charles and race day pickup is at Peg Bond Center; all 5K an..
Features a 5 km walk that starts and finishes near the Peg Bond Center on North Island Avenue in downtown Batavia, running alongside the 10K run. Packet pickup is at Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM.
May 2027
Walkers can take part in the 5K walk or the 1 Mile fun walk at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, with the 10K held alongside the walking options. Walkers are asked to line up behind runners at the start and stay to the side on course to keep the..
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile untimed course or the 5K Run/Walk, both starting at RC Outfitters on Southwest Water Street in Peoria, IL. Packet pickup is available at RC Outfitters before the event.
Walkers can choose the relaxed 2K walk starting at Tipton Trail Parking, held outdoors along the event course. The route runs alongside the running races and features STEAM Quest activities around the course, making it family friendly.
Walkers can join the 5K route from Mount Saint Mary Park in downtown St. Charles at Route 31 and Prairie Street, mixing park paths and town streets. On site packet pickup and registration are available, and a virtual 5K option includes shippi..
June 2027
Walkers follow a 5K USATF certified loop through Deer Grove Forest Preserve starting at Picnic Grove #2 in Palatine. Water stations are on course, parking is very close and light food and drinks await at the finish, no gear check.
Walkers can choose 1 Mile, 3.1 Miles, or 6.2 Miles starting at Eastern Illinois University O'Brien Stadium. First aid stations will be available and finishers receive a medal; Run/Walk entries let walkers join runners.
Walkers can join the scenic 2K Fun Walk from 300 N Grove Ave along the Fox River Trail; the untimed walk includes an entry bib, event tee shirt and team and family discounts.
Walkers can cover 5K on scenic DC Estate Winery grounds, enjoying vineyard views and the estate landscape. The event is chip timed, offers two start times, and includes a t shirt, finisher medal and a pour of wine.
The DECU Glow Walk is a 3.1 Miles route in Forsyth Park at 601 Forsyth Pkwy, held mostly on lit bike paths with visible markings and volunteers to assist. Families, strollers and pets are welcome.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K on a closed scenic course from Old Mill Park, 5 East State Street, Geneva IL, with chip timing and post race cinnamon rolls and coffee. Packet pickup is at Dick Pond Athletics in St Charles or at Old Mill Park and..
Walkers can follow the 5k course in Matteson from 20642 Matteson Ave, passing the Matteson bridge at mile 3 for a short challenging incline. The event is chip timed for walkers with a finish line clock, packet pickup at Matteson Community Center,..
The event offers a 5K and a Sparkler 1 Miler from the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center through the Illinois Prairie Path, Warrenville Grove and downtown streets. Packet pick up July 2 no strollers bikes or dogs allowed.
The 1 mile Family Fun Walk starts at 300 N. Madison St under the Jefferson St Bridge in downtown Rockford by the Trolley Station. The downtown route finishes near the City Pavilion where walkers are invited to a free post run pancake breakfast, a..