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Walking Events Calendar Australia 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 102 great walks across the country. Find your next walk in Australia below and join the walking community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
November 2026
The 5km walk begins at Patterson River Secondary College, Seaford, on a sealed flat path suitable for wheelchairs and prams with about 200m on grass beside the wetlands.
December 2026
Walkers can choose 16km, 8km, or 5km routes that start and finish at Western Park Warragul, with children under 10 walking with an adult, held alongside the running races.
Walkers use Knapsack Reserve, Barnet Street, Glenbrook as the start, completing repeated 1.3 km out and 1.3 km back loops on accessible trails within a 3 hour time limit with Blue Mountains views.
January 2027
Walkers can choose 5km or 2.5km loop courses starting and finishing at Jetty Flat Reserve, the loop is 2.5km so 5km walkers complete two laps. Registrations are taken on the day and payment by cash or EFTPOS is accepted.
February 2027
One lap around The Tan starts at King George V Monument on Linlithgow Ave near tram stop 17, distance 3.827 km. Bag drop and bib collection are available, water stations at Pillars of Wisdom and Pride Run Village, and accessibility support is ava..
The Pink Lady 5K walk at Elsternwick Park Brighton follows Melbourne's scenic bayside and offers on course hydration and an event village alongside the running races.
Walkers tackle a 21 km trek starting at Mountain Creek, climbing 1,410 metres in the first 9 km via Staircase Spur then return 8 km via Eskdale Spur. Mandatory gear.
Walkers can take the 5km run walk along relaxed riverside trails on the Barwon River from Barwon Valley Park Belmont, with inclusive family friendly options.
Walk options include 1 km, 3 km, a 5 km walk and a 10 km route starting from the lawns of Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Courses run on quality hard surfaces through city streets past Ulumbarra Theatre, the Dai Gum San precinct and Queen Eli..
The 5km walk at Deep Creek Reserve, Cameron Way, Pakenham follows reserve wetlands beside the golf course and all access park and playground, with prams and dogs welcome alongside the running races.
March 2027
Walkers can choose 27 km, 14 km, 8 km, 4.5 km and 3 km trails in fern fringed Warburton Valley at 3455-3457 Warburton Hwy. The three day festival offers multiday options, night runs and varied singletrack alongside the running eve..
Walkers can choose the Mountain Walk loop of 25km with about 1,560m± elevation around Kunanyi in Nipaluna / Hobart, Lutruwita / Tasmania. A guided Cultural Mountain Walk of 1.5 hour return offers storytelling and connection with Kunanyi.
April 2027
Walkers can choose 9km, 25km or 50km from Mulligans Campground in Gibraltar Range National Park, across World Heritage rainforest, granite outcrops and creeks; aid stations on the longer courses.
Walkers can choose the Care 24 7 5km walk or the Variety Tasmania 2km, routes along the Derwent River and Salamanca Wharves with harbour views. The course is rolling with some hills and runs alongside the event's running races.
Walkers can take untimed 5 km and 1 km routes from The Domain, Phillip Precinct. The 5 km is an undulating loop around Mrs Macquarie's Chair and the Royal Botanic Gardens with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with family frien..
Walkers can enjoy the scenic heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion, Werribee South, with a 5.5 km walk option or longer 10 km courses alongside the running races.
May 2027
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km on the flat, multi lap road course starting and finishing in Noosa Heads a few steps from Hastings Street. The course is all on road, with a free event app for live updates and a finisher medal.
June 2027
Walkers can enter the 10 km or 5 km Run Walk courses starting and finishing at Rosebud Skate Park in Rosebud. The predominantly flat route follows road, shared pathways and the Bay Trail with Port Phillip Bay foreshore views and has drink sta..