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Walking Events Calendar near Santa Monica State Beach 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Santa Monica State Beach for 2026-2027! We've gathered 91 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can do the 5K or kids 1K, both starting and finishing at El Rodeo Elementary, 605 Whittier Drive Beverly Hills. The route is flat on scenic city streets; street parking is available but watch for no parking signs to avoid towing.
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon routes on the Long Beach Shoreline Path in Belmont Shores, run as marked out and back loops on the beach path. An aid station at the turnaround provides water, Gatorade and gels, and pa..
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 a 5K course or the Family 1 Miles Memory Walk at Hahamongna Watershed park, starting at 4550 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, just north of the Rose Bowl. Entries include bibs, shirts or finisher medals as listed.
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon routes starting at Rancho Simi Park in Simi Valley on trail and shared paths with out and back loops. Aid stations are available each loop and parking is free near the Pickleball Courts..
Walkers can choose the 10K, 5K, 1K or 1/2 K kiddie route through downtown Alhambra, starting on Main Street at 132 W. Main Street. Children 0 to 5 walk free without registration and children 12 and under must be accompanied by a regis..
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k or Half Marathon on the Long Beach Shoreline Path, flat out and back beach loops with an aid station offering water, Gatorade and gels.
Walkers use the 5K course from Historic Olvera Street through Chinatown, over the Los Angeles River and back with skyline views and a short uphill finish. Packet pickup is at Angel City Brewery or Olvera Street; no bag drop.
Walkers use the USATF certified 5K course starting at Whittier Community Center, with a Creepy Crawly 1/2 mile dash for kids. The event includes chip timing, DJs along the course, refreshments and goodie bags for participants plus a post race pan..
November 2026
Walkers have 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon on Long Beach Shoreline Path, an open beach path with an aid station at the turnaround providing water and Gatorade.
An untimed 1 Mile walk in Griffith Park runs alongside the 5K races and virtual options. The community event raises awareness and funds for sarcoma research.
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.
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k or Half Marathon routes at Whittier Narrows Area D parking lot. The open marked park trail uses out and back loops and has an aid station at the turnaround offering water, Gatorade and gels.
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.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or the 1K kids course, while the Gym Challenge covers 3 miles with five fitness stations. All routes start and finish on Main Street at Central Ave in front of Hennessey's Tavern and follow Ocean Blvd throu..
Walkers use the 3.1 Miles course based at Albert O. Little Community Center, Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave, alongside the running race. Participants receive a race t shirt, participation medal, chip timing and access to the free Health & Well..
Walkers can join an untimed 2 mile walk at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, with a festival area featuring speakers and sponsors. The walk is free, finishers receive a medal, and participants may turn around at any point.
Walkers can choose 5 km, 10 km, 15 km or Half Marathon on a marked out and back course along the Long Beach shoreline path in Belmont Shores at 5400 E Ocean Blvd. The open beach path has an aid station at the turnaround with water, Ga..