Registration opens Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Rush Walk for Wellness is a seven-week summer program designed to inspire people of all ages and abilities to stay active and informed through weekly walks and engaging events both in person and online. Join us as we connect with neighbors, health and wellness experts and community organizations.
Opening Walk
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Kick off the program with a fun event for the whole family. Grab your walk for wellness t-shirts, meet up with your neighborhood team and get connected to health and wellness resources. On-site registration is available.
Event details
Date: Saturday, July 11
Check-in opens: 9:30 a.m.
Walk begins: 10:00 a.m.
Two locations, one event
- Garfield Park Field House – Chicago area
100 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624 - Coach Wilbert Walters Park – Aurora
630 N. May St.
Aurora, IL 60505
Program highlights
Walk and Learns
- Every Wednesday at noon
- July 15 through August 19
Tune in weekly to learn about the health and wellness topics that impact your life the most. Each week, Rush experts will share important evidence-based information and practical information tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy. We encourage listeners to walk or move while you listen and learn.
Community Walks
- Every Saturday
- July 18 through August 22
Community walks are designed for us to get off screens and come together for a healthy and fun activity right in your neighborhood. Starting Saturday, July 18, walks will be led and organized by local team leaders. Interested in becoming a team leader? Email us at Walk4Wellness@rush.edu.
Closing Walk Celebration
- Saturday, August 29
Celebrate your accomplishments with the last walk of the program. Join us for more health and wellness activities and get connected to resources that will help you thrive all year long. Raffles and prizes for in-person participants will be held after the walk.
Two locations, one event- Garfield Park Field House – Chicago area
100 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624 - Church Road Park – Aurora
600 Church Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
- Garfield Park Field House – Chicago area
- Saturday, August 29
Frequently asked questions
Anyone of any age or ability is encouraged to participate in the Rush Walk for Wellness. For more information or accommodations please email us at Walk4Wellness@rush.edu.
There is no cost to participate in the Rush Walk for Wellness or attend any of the events. T-shirts will be provided for the first 150 people to register for the program.
Registration is available online from June 4 through July 6. You only need to register once. Registration will be available on site at the Opening Walk on Saturday, July 11.
Community Walks will be led by walk ambassadors who will lead the group on a route in their neighborhood. We will be updating registered walkers throughout the program through email for times and locations of the community walks.
Team leaders are our walk ambassadors. This is a volunteer position, and team leaders will schedule and lead their neighborhood walkers on Saturdays, from July 18 through August 22.
Interested in becoming a team leader? Email us at Walk4Wellness@rush.edu.
You can support the program by:
- Sharing the program with friends and family
- Becoming a team leader
- Businesses and organizations: Fill out our
We would love to hear from you. The best way to contact us is through email at Walk4Wellness@rush.edu.
