Alameda County
Walking Events Calendar near Alameda County 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Alameda County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
November 2026
Walkers can take the 1 mile course at San Leandro Marina Parking Lot (South) by the Volleyball Sand Court, with a large free parking lot nearby. The event also features a flat 5K on mostly dirt and grass with some road, alongside running races.
The event offers walkers a flat and fast 5K course starting at 11 S 1st St in downtown San Jose and flowing through local neighborhoods and businesses. Walkers are welcome alongside running races, with virtual 5K and 10K options available..
Walkers are welcome on mostly flat Quarry Lakes Regional Park trails on half marathon, 10 km or 5 km courses, with a free Little Turkeys kids race.
December 2026
Walkers can choose Half Marathon, 10K or 5K at Sanborn Regional Park in Saratoga on redwood single track trails with hills and summits; hikers are welcome.
Walkers may choose the 10K or the run/walk 5K, or attempt the Double 15K which is a 10K leg, a halftime break, then a 5K. Courses start at 1900 Geng Rd in Palo Alto and follow a wide paved baylands path, flat and mostly car free,..
Walkers and hikers welcome on Lake Chabot trails in Castro Valley on Half Marathon, 10K or 5K distances, sharing the course with the running races.
January 2027
Walkers can follow scenic trails around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on 5K, 10K or half marathon courses, with trail terrain and lake views alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes, plus a 1K kids walk, on paved flat Bay Trail paths in Shoreline Park. Start and finish at Lot E by Kite Flying area; parking free, strollers OK, no dogs.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or the half marathon at Coyote Hills Park on paved and dirt trails with bay views, aid stations and a half marathon hiker division.
February 2027
Walkers can choose Half marathon, 10K or 5K on a course by the bay from San Leandro Marina Park; the half offers a Hiker Division for those needing over 4.5 hours and water stations are provided.
April 2027
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, or 50K routes from 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, on trails and open space around Mount Diablo.
May 2027
Walkers can enjoy a 5K (3.1 miles) course around Vasona Lake County Park, accessible for walkers, rollers and pushers with designated parking and a commemorative medal for finishers.
Walkers use the 10K at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos, Ca with 1,026 ft elevation gain on trail terrain. Parking is in the equestrian lot; the northern lot has HQ and bathrooms and the route is open to walk or run.
Walkers can take the Beer Stroll, a 1 mile walk around Almaden Lake at Almaden Lake Park (5949 Winfield Blvd, San Jose). The walk is part of the Beer City Festival and leads to a post race festival featuring local brewers and beer tastings.
June 2027
July 2027
Walkers follow an out and back route on the Marsh Creek Trail through Creekside Park from Veterans Park, covering 5k. Strollers are allowed when pushed by an adult, no animals are permitted, and packet pick up is Friday at Fleet Feet in Brentwood..
October 2027
Walkers can take the 5K route starting at REACH Ashland Youth Center (16335 E. 14th Street, San Leandro) along streets through the Ashland community. The event includes a family festival with food and activities and provides a free T shirt, bib a..