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Walking Events Calendar near Portage 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Portage for 2026-2027! We've gathered 41 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K on closed park roads amid hills and lakes at 2305 West 73rd Avenue corner of 73rd and Taft, Merrillville IN. Pre registration is $25 and morning of event registration is $30.
The 5K walk starts at Guildhaus on Canal Street and follows the Calumet Saganashkee Channel through Blue Island to Fay's Point Marina and back. Water at midpoint, half mile markers, strollers and wheelchairs start with walkers.
The certified 5K walk runs outdoors through the Evergreen Park neighborhood, starting and finishing at Klein Park (Circle Park) at 97th and Homan in Evergreen Park, IL. Walkers start after runners and can join in person or virtually with packet p..
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 follow the 5k route of 3.1 Miles that starts and ends at Centennial Park in Wheatfield, weaving through small town streets and past local shops. Parking is at Wheatfield Elementary lots and the north lot by the Town hall, and walkers shar..
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 2 mile fun walk or the 4 mile loop at Tryon Farm in Michigan City. The course is grassy fields and single track trails with short pavement, parking is across the street, an unmanned water station is near 1.5 miles and two p..
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 are welcome on a 5K course starting at La Porte High School, looping through surrounding neighborhoods to Kesling Park and back. Race parking and start are in the South Lot off 10th Street with additional parking in the North Lot off I St..
Family Fun Walk and Haunted Trail are each about 1 mile on non paved trails around Robinson Lake with glow items and photos. Robinson Lake Park (5240 S Liverpool Rd, Hobart IN); walkers should bring a headlamp or flashlight for the nighttime trai..
Walkers can join the 5K Run/Walk 3.1 Miles starting and finishing at Dogwood Park, routed primarily on the Duneland bike trail. The course features chip timing, directional signs and live results by text or email alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles routes on the scenic Governors State University campus, starting at 1 University Parkway in University Park IL. The event is chip timed for the 5k, participants receive a race day shirt and snacks and t..
Night time walking through the woods and fairgrounds in Crown Point with 5K, 2K and a non timed 3K option, strollers welcome. Entry includes free market admission and walkers should bring flashlights or headlamps.
November 2026
Walkers follow the 5K course through downtown Crown Point, starting in front of the historic Old Sheriff's House and Jail. The flat, scenic route runs along tree lined Main Street and all participants receive a finisher's medal with race shirts f..
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 non timed 2K route starting at Lake Co. Fairgrounds in Crown Point, with the 2K course staying inside the park on flat terrain. Dogs on non retractable leashes and strollers are allowed and an entry fee applies.
December 2026
Walkers can take the non timed 2K on the streets of Crown Point from First United Methodist Hall, 352 S. Main. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the event; strollers are welcome and post event Santa, hot cocoa and treat..
June 2027
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,..