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Walking Events Calendar Ontario 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Ontario for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 135 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Ontario below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walker friendly 5k at Wilket Creek Park picnic area #2 (1132 Leslie St) on park roads through E.T. Seton Park with a 2.5 km turnaround. The course is marshalled and has a staffed water station after the turnaround with onsite check in.
Walking options include 5 km Run/Walk and a 1.2 km Kids Fun Run, both based at Russell High School (982 N Russell Road). Strollers are permitted and dogs are not allowed.
The Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope includes walker routes of 5 km and 10 km starting from Confederation Park at 680 Van Wagner's Beach Rd along a waterfront course. Walks take place alongside the running races and include family walk/run options.
Walkers have 1KM, 5KM, and 10KM options from Horseshoe Valley Resort on rugged forest singletrack with steep climbs and uneven footing. Each 5KM loop has one aid station; parking and resort amenities are on site.
November 2026
Walkers follow the scenic Lions Valley trails on 5 km or 11 km routes starting at Upper Middle Park, Oakville, with rolling trail terrain. The event is rain or shine; early kit pickup at Neyagawa Park is planned and an unsupervised bag drop w..
Walkers follow a 5 km course starting in front of 52 Richmond Street in Amherstburg, through downtown, Fort Malden National Historic Park and along the waterfront to Navy Yard Park. The course is accessible, has one water station, and includes a..
Walkers can join the inclusive 5K route at Springbank Gardens Guy Lombardo Pavilion in London, ON, on a community course through Springbank Gardens. The course is open for 90 minutes and race kits can be picked up the day before or at the pavilio..
A community 5K along the Burlington Waterfront starting at the Art Gallery of Burlington, suitable for walkers of all levels. Walkers go at their own pace, the route is open for 90 minutes and race kit pickup is at the gallery.
December 2026
Walkers can take part in the 1K Elf Walk starting at the Abilities Centre in Whitby, held alongside the 5K fun run. All participants receive a race bib and a finisher's medal.
Walkers take part in the 1K Elf Walk starting at 5 Simcoe St, Barrie ON as part of the event supporting The Salvation Army. Registration is shared with the 5K fun run and includes a race bib, a finisher medal and a Christmas tree ornament.
Walk options at Science North on Ramsey Lake Road include a 1 km Elf Walk and a 5 km Shuffle, with the 5 km starting once the 1 km is complete. Walkers receive a race bib and a finisher medal Christmas ornament.
A community 1K Elf Walk starting at the Civic Garden Complex on Springbank Drive in London ON, taking place alongside the 5K fun run. Walkers register via the single Individual 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk option and receive a race bib and a finisher..
Walkers can choose a 1K Elf Walk or the 5K Fun course starting at The Salvation Army Kingston Citadel, 816 Centennial Drive in Kingston ON. Registration includes a race bib and a finisher medal Christmas tree ornament and the event supports T..