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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!
At Babcock Winery in Santa Barbara walkers can choose the 1K tasting walk or the 5K walk through vineyard scenery. The 1K features three sampling stations plus a finish sample, while the 5K has water stations along the course and fini..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1, or a family 1 mile route at Spanish Landing Park (West) on North Harbor Drive in San Diego. Timing is optional, wave starts are used, race bibs are provided on race day and swag is shipped to registra..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a Family 1 mile at Sutter's Landing Regional Park on 28th Street in Sacramento. Timing is optional with no timing chips, race bibs are provided on race day, and a virtual option with mailed swag is avai..
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..
Walk the 5K or enjoy the 1K tasting walk at Galway Downs in Temecula CA amid vineyard scenery. Walkers encounter sampling stations including three on the 1K and a final sample in a personal wine glass, while the 5K has water stations and fini..
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 choose 1 Mile, 3 Miles or 6 Miles routes starting and finishing at the Lake Perris Dam Area (17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA). The flat, traffic closed course offers scenic lake views and overflow parking is about a 0.5 mi..
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km routes at the Yuba Sutter Turkey Trot, a walk and run event benefiting Hands of Hope. Walking is offered alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 10K, 5K or 1K courses on a scenic route through Cal State San Bernardino at 5500 University Pkwy. Chip timing covers the longer courses and bibs and shirts are available at packet pick up or on race morning with a famil..
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 10k (6.2 miles) or 7k (4 miles) routes on trails through the Finegold Creek Preserve in Friant CA, passing creekside riparian habitat and foothill terrain. Proceeds benefit Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Cons..
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..
Walk the Spectrum stages a community walk at Bagdouma Park Community Center in Coachella, welcoming participants of all ages in a park setting. Pre registration is required and space is limited, and the event features a resource fair, food vendors an..
A 2 mile speed walk at Woodward Park follows a flat, fast course and awards the top 5 male and female walkers. It takes place alongside the Fun 5K and Mile races and includes amenities like tacos, shirts and medals.