Chicago, Illinois Walking Events
Find competitive walking races, non-competitive walks and fun walks in Illinois.- AVA Walking Events in Illinois: Non-competitive walks open to everyone, sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
- Active.com Chicago Walks: Includes races, charity events and fun walks.
- Racewalking Events: Competitive racewalking events requiring racewalk technique, courtesy of Racewalking.org.
Chicago Walking Trails and Routes
- Year-Round and Seasonal Illinois Walks: Walking routes of three to seven miles you can enjoy any time. Pick up a map at the start point listed for the walks. Routes are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
- Chicago Walks at MapMyWalk.com: Browse routes submitted by other walkers, or draw your own walking route.
- Illinois Hiking: GORP lists hiking locations throughout Illinois.
Illinois Walking and Hiking Clubs
- Illinois Walking Clubs of the American Volkssport Association: Clubs that host walks open to the public.
- Illinois Racewalking Clubs: Clubs dedicated to competitive racewalking and Olympic racewalking technique.
- Illinois Hiking Clubs


