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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 10 km, 5 km or family 1 km route starting at 11275 Chandler Blvd in the NoHo Arts District. The course runs through vibrant streets with cheering crowds and DJs, with walkers alongside the running races.
The 2k walk in the heart of Old Town Clovis is untimed and starts after the 5k participants. The event takes place rain or shine.
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile untimed walk or the 3.1 Miles run walk option at The Park at River Walk in Bakersfield. Free parking is available for participants.
The 2 Miles walk starts and finishes at Woodward Park Mountain View Shelter and is untimed, with walkers beginning after the 5k participants. Walkers receive a long sleeve Thanksgiving shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, and a post race treat.
Walkers can choose the 5k Fun Run and Hike, an all levels out and back course, or the 10k on fire roads and singletrack. Both start at the Top of Reseda Trailhead in the Santa Monica Mountains with aid stations and ocean and valley views.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course along El Paseo in Palm Desert as part of the family friendly Thanksgiving event. The walk runs alongside the running races and features a lively finish area with a live DJ and community atmosphere.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles 5K course at Newhall Park over grass fields, park paths and city streets. A kids loop of 0.25 Miles circles the soccer field. Strollers and pets must enter the start area at the back and 5K walkers receive a tech t..
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile or 5K course starting and finishing at Kingsmen Memorial Field on the Cal Lutheran University campus, following streets around the university and neighborhood. Packet pickup is available at Road Runner Sports in..
Walkers can take the 1 mile course at San Leandro Marina Parking Lot (South) by the Volleyball Sand Court, with a large free parking lot nearby. The event also features a flat 5K on mostly dirt and grass with some road, alongside running races.
Walkers can choose the 5K or virtual 5K on a fast, flat certified course that starts and finishes downtown on Palm Canyon. Participants get a long sleeve tech shirt, finisher medal, free finisher photo and turkey socks and beanie.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. Strollers and dogs are welcome (please start at the back), parking is available by the start and finish area, and the event runs ra..
The event offers walkers a flat and fast 5K course starting at 11 S 1st St in downtown San Jose and flowing through local neighborhoods and businesses. Walkers are welcome alongside running races, with virtual 5K and 10K options available..
The walking only 3K follows a scenic downtown Hanford route starting on Douty Street in front of Superior Dairy. Walkers return to the finish area between Superior Dairy and Civic Center Park alongside the 5K event.
Walkers can take part in a 2 Miles Fun Run Walk that starts near Carnelian and Elk Drive by the Senior Citizens Hall in Redding, with music and camaraderie at the venue. Packet pickup and bibs are available at the Senior Citizens Hall before the..
Walkers can choose 1K, 5K, or 10K courses that wind through the city, starting at Woodland Community and Senior Center in Woodland CA. A virtual 5K option is offered alongside the in person events.
Walkers can use the 5K course that begins and ends at San Antonio Park in Upland, with a Kids 1K option alongside the running races. Participation medals are provided, the event is rain or shine, and early bib pick up is on November 25 at Lan..