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California Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in California for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 384 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in California below and join the walking community at these great events!
November 2026
Walkers can choose the Kaiser Permanente 10K or the Kaiser Permanente 5K of 3.1 Miles, with the 5K starting on Shepard Ave near Millbrook and finishing at Clovis Community College. Routes are scenic and truly flat along the Fresno Clovis border,..
Walkers can choose a 1 mile fun walk or a 5 km trail walk through Joaquin Miller Park, winding among towering redwoods on wooded trails for a scenic, casual stroll. Bib pickup is at Transports and Joaquin Miller Meadow.
Walkers can join the Fun Walk of 3.1 Miles starting at 13925 Fruitvale Ave in Saratoga, following neighborhood streets and sharing the course with the 5K races. The route is on community streets with family friendly post event activities nearby.
Options for walkers include 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles and 13.1 Miles, mostly out and back along the Santa Ana River Trail with a pedestrian bridge and river jetty views. Based at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.
The 5K course starts and finishes at Live Oak Park in Tulare, following a scenic route with plenty of open space for walkers. The run and walk event offers onsite registration and awards a finisher medal.
Walkers follow a fast, fully paved out and back course of 3.1 miles through Old Las Palmas and Vista Las Palmas, starting at W Chino Drive & Belardo Road with mountain views and midcentury homes. Volunteers and a hydration station support walkers..
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K at Frank G. Bonelli Park, San Dimas, along Puddingstone Lake. Routes combine paved paths and park trails with flat stretches, shaded sections and gentle inclines, with on site registration and a vendor expo.
Walkers can take part in the 5K course at 800 Embedded Way in San Jose, held alongside the running races with shirt and medal included. In person registration is available and the event includes activities, a kids run and awards.
The untimed 2 mile Walk at Balboa Park is free and lets walkers join the festival area, hear pre event speakers and visit sponsors. Walkers may turn around at any point and all walk finishers receive a finisher medal.
Walkers can join a 5K walk at the Get Fit Festival alongside a bike tour, Thrive, Fitness and Kids Zones and a wellness vendor expo. The festival also includes entertainment, food trucks and family activities.
Walkers can choose 5K or longer options such as 12K, starting on Coronado Island at Parking Lot 3 on CA 75. Flat coastal course between ocean and bay on closed roads, with free parking, shuttle service and a beach finish with music.
Walkers can choose 10K or 5K routes through Temecula Valley, with start and finish at Wilson Creek Winery. The scenic course finishes at the winery alongside the running races.
An untimed nature walk along the American River Parkway offering a relaxed, noncompetitive option alongside the running races. It is untimed and proceeds benefit the American River Parkway Foundation.
Walkers use a paved, gently rolling 5 mile loop around Miramar Reservoir and may walk as far as they like in the 6 hour timed event. The course features four aid stations, permanent and portable restrooms, chip timing, and parking off site wi..
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.
Walkers follow a scenic 5K route starting and ending at Roberts Pavilion on North Mills Ave in Claremont, winding through five Claremont College campuses. Finishers get a shirt and medal and proceeds support Foothill Family Shelter.
Walkers can choose 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) routes through the Empire Polo grounds starting at 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. The family friendly event welcomes walkers of all ages and includes a commemorative shirt and pre race refresh..