Canterbury
Walking Events Calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Canterbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers can choose 5 km or 2.5 km, starting at Boronia Reserve on mostly flat sealed bush paths past Aboriginal and Chinese gardens; one water stop and fully accessible.
Walkers can choose Half Marathon, 14 km, 6 km or 3 km courses from Dee Why, Warriewood or Mona Vale along the coast to Newport Beach.
September 2026
Walk options of 5 km and 10 km take place around Olympic Boulevard at Sydney Olympic Park NSW. Entries include a race bib without a timing chip, an event jersey and finisher medal, with race kit collection at Accor Stadium on 5 September.
Walkers can choose 5km or 10km routes on bush and fire trails around St Ives Showground, on uneven gravel with two aid stations and onsite support.
Walk along the coast from Dolls Point with options of 21.1km, 10km, 5km or 2km, crossing Captain Cook Bridge and finishing at Shark Park, recovery area and medals.
Walkers can choose 2 km or 5 km courses from Kingsford Smith Oval in Longueville, taking in the picturesque streets; dogs and prams are welcome in the 2 km, not in the 5 km.
Walkers start at Helensburgh Park and choose 18 km, 48 km or 96 km routes through rugged bushland, clifftop coastlines and sweeping ocean views, with checkpoints and support crew points for longer routes.
A 2 km walk through tree lined Pymble streets from the Run Village, prams and costumes welcome, and the Run Village offers food, drinks and first aid.
October 2026
Walkers join colleagues on a shared 5.6 km course through Centennial Park, walking alongside joggers and runners. After the course participants can enjoy a team celebration in Centennial Park with food and drinks.
Walkers can choose 10 km, 5 km or family 2 km routes at Depena Reserve, Russell Avenue Sandringham NSW on a flat, fast course with a walking wave at the back.
Walkers can choose 3km, 7km, 14km or 21.1km, starting at Tasker Park on the flat Cooks River Path. Routes have paved and gravel sections and water stations.
Walkers can choose 2 km race walking or a casual 2 km family bridge walk at Footbridge Boulevard, Wentworth Point, around the Bennelong Bridge; race walking is for trained walkers.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 2 km, 6 km, 12 km or 20 km courses from Acron Oval in St Ives. All routes go through Garigal National Park on easy to follow trails with friendly support stations along the way.
Walkers can choose 10 km, 6 km or 3 km courses at Bonna Point Reserve in Kurnell alongside the run and aquathlon events.
April 2027