Placerville
Walking Events Calendar near Placerville 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Placerville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers can take the family friendly 5K route of 3.1 Miles starting at 1 Grizzly Way in Granite Bay, CA, enjoying a scenic stroll. Walkers join alongside the running races and dogs are not allowed.
Walkers can choose the 3.1 Miles Sip & Stroll or the 5K, both on vineyard paths at Wise Villa Winery & Restaurant with rolling views and vines. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal, plus a complimentary pour for 21 and jui..
Half Marathon, 12K, and 5K walks start at Overlook Park, mostly on the Western States Trail; a hiker start is offered for half marathon walkers needing 3.5 to 4 hours.
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 5M out and back loop starting and finishing at Ponderosa Cider Co in Auburn, CA, on majority single track trails along the American River Canyon rim with about 700ft elevation gain. The 5M has no aid stations.
Walkers may choose 3.1 Miles or 6.2 Miles from 860 Cave Valley Rd, Cool CA on trails in the Sierra Foothills. The cup free event has aid stations so walkers are asked to bring a cup or refillable bottle; packet and bib pickup is on race day.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 3K or 6K, starting on Wellington Way in front of Granite Bay High School and following pedestrian sidewalks; the 6K is two loops reversing direction.
December 2026
Features a 1.2 mile family walk alongside 5k and 10k races, with start and finish in front of Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova CA. Walkers will find vendors on site and a Christmas in Cordova toy drive collecting un..
Walkers may use trekking poles on scenic courses starting at Cool Staging Area (7200 Saint Florian Ct, Cool CA); 50K (5,100 ft gain) has a 9.5 hour cutoff and Half Marathon (1,250 ft gain) has a 5 hour cutoff.
January 2027
The event offers a 5K trail Run/Walk at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA on nature trails with lake views, with race packets available race morning.
April 2027
Walkers follow a 10 km loop starting at Auburn Overlook on scenic single track, rolling flats and climbs, with two stocked aid stations and parking up to a 1 mile walk away.
Walkers have a Half Marathon and a 5K at William B Pond Recreational Area in Carmichael, CA. The walkers course is flat and shady through oak forest and meadows with nine aid stations offering ice cold water and Gatorade.