Events

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Chicago Walkers Club offers you a variety of competitive, fitness and social events and information about other local, national and international race walk competitions. 

Races
Diane Graham-Henry 5k Race Walk

​Chicago Walkers Club is proud to host a USA Track and Field (USATF)-certified race each fall. Named for our long-time coach Diane Graham-Henry, this USATF-judged race is also the Illinois and Midwest Region 5k race walk championships. It is well-attended by people from Chicago and neighboring states, often up to 30 participants. Raffle prizes for competitors and volunteers, and awards for competitors, immediately follow the race. The small size makes it not intimidating and an excellent opportunity for your first race. Our course is on the Lakefront path just north of Diversey Parkway.

2025 Diane Graham-Henry 5k Race Walk

Our 2025 5k Race Walk will be on Sunday October 19 at 8:30 am. Click here for the race flyer and application. Click here for the required USA Track and Field waiver.
Click here to register online to compete or to volunteer.
​Click here for registration status.
 
Click here for the course map.
Click here for our club race training schedule.

Race Results

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Clinics

We conduct brief introductory clinics at our 9:00 a.m. Saturday Fitness Walks. More extensive race walk clinics are offered periodically to give walkers enhanced opportunities to learn proper walk form and improve their technique.

Social Events

In addition to our Saturday walks, we offer members a variety of social events including walking tours, dinners, parties, and brunches. Scheduled social events include our annual summer brunch in August and our annual holiday party in December. Contact President for details.

Did you know?
The fastest time at our 2017 race was 24 minutes and 8 seconds. That's 7 minutes and 46 seconds per mile. Olympic race walkers clock in at less than 7 minutes per mile.