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Walking Events Calendar near Santa Monica Mountains 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Santa Monica Mountains for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers can enjoy the oceanfront beachside path at 'olol'koy Beach Park, Oxnard on the 5K course, with route maps available. The event features a community resource fair with snacks and vendor booths following the walk, alongside the running race..
Walkers can take part in a 5K route at Lanark Park in Canoga Park, with the venue listed as 21816 Lanark St during the Summer Night Lights event. Walkers receive a bib and finisher medal and pay a $10.00 registration fee alongside runners.
Walkers can choose a 5K or family route starting at Newbury Park First Christian Church upper parking lot amid a picnic and brunch. Registration includes free attendee or fundraiser options or paid entries; unregistered walkers are welcome and 5K..
September 2026
Walkers can choose a 1 mile solidarity walk or an unofficial 5K. The Santa Monica course begins and ends at North Street Playground off Highway 1 on the west side, and a virtual option begins wherever participants are.
Walkers can take part at night over distances of 10 km and 5 km starting at 24247 Village Circle in Valencia, California. The event runs alongside the running races and welcomes walkers supporting the local community.
Walkers can use the 5K course starting at 100 Civic Center Way in Calabasas, and a separate 1 Miles kids route is offered. Registration fees apply and the event runs alongside the running races.
October 2026
Leisurely, mostly flat 2.7 Miles neighborhood walk starting at Our Lady of Grace Church (5011 White Oak Ave), Encino, along streets south and west of the church. Registration is free with onsite check in, and light refreshments and a small raffle..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon routes from Rancho Simi Community Park at the corner of Erringer Rd and Royal Ave next to the tennis courts. Strollers and leashed dogs are allowed, packet pickup is available before the event..
Walkers can choose 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, 1 Mi or 1K starting at Zuma Beach on scenic Pacific Coast Highway with ocean views; the half allows a 4 hour time limit.
Walkers can choose a 1K, 5K or 10K route on a fully paved course at Dockweiler Beach steps from the ocean with coastal views. The event includes a festival, free parking for the first 200 cars and $13 parking thereafter with cash required, all..
Walkers can choose 1K, 5K, or 10K routes starting at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354. Routes follow park paths and local roads with water stations and on route support, plus an expo with snacks and refreshments.
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k or the half marathon on out and back trail loops at Rancho Simi Park with an aid station each loop and free parking nearby.
November 2026
The event starts and finishes at Heritage Park on the Santa Clarita bike path and paseos with gentle rolling hills and no auto traffic. Walker distances include 5k and 10k and the course is mostly flat with plenty of water stations.
The route follows the Backbone Trail in Malibu and covers 70 miles. It includes about 13,000 to 14,000 ft of elevation gain and specifies a 25 lb dry load for participants.