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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 enjoy a family friendly 5K course 3.1 Miles in Suisun Valley, starting and finishing at Solano Community College. The walk takes place alongside the event's running races in a community charity setting.
Walking options include 2 Miles for adults and 2 Miles for kids, starting at North Garden Street and East Main Street in Visalia. Walkers join the event alongside running races and help raise funds for Visalia Emergency Aid's food pantry prog..
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k or Half marathon routes from 5400 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, using out and back or loop courses. Strollers are allowed and registration includes snacks, photos and finisher medals.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a family 1 Mile course starting at Mission Point, San Diego. The event welcomes all paces and ages, offers wave starts on a first come first serve basis, optional timing, coordinator support, shippe..
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 5K, 10K, or 13.1 half marathon routes starting at Sutter's Landing Regional Park in Sacramento. Waves are capped, timing is optional with no timing chips, swag ships to US addresses and race bibs are provide..
December 2026
The event offers walkers 3.1 Miles and 6.2 Miles flat out and back shoreline routes from Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal on Bay Farm Island. The route uses Harbor Bay Road with closed lanes; returns on trails, parking, snacks provided.
Walkers can choose the 5 km or 10 km courses through the beautiful tree lined streets of historic South Pasadena, starting at 1431 Diamond Ave. Routes use city streets alongside the running races and include a virtual 5 km option.
Walkers can take the 3.1 Miles 5K course in American Canyon, starting from 2 Eucalyptus Drive, with a staggered start after the runners. The event features pre race festivities and may be switched to a virtual format per Napa County Health Guidel..
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, 15k, or the Half marathon on the Long Beach path in Belmont Shores, starting at 5400 E Ocean Blvd. Courses are out and back or looped along the oceanfront with numerous restrooms, water fountains, and strol..
Walkers can take part in a 5K walk starting at 4730 Crystal Springs Drive in Los Angeles, alongside the running races. The event supports the Arthritis Foundation and welcomes walkers in festive holiday gear.
Walkers can join a 2 Miles course along Palm and Shaw on Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno, near 4946 N. Van Ness Blvd. The walk runs alongside the running races and includes special pricing for kids 9 and under.
Features a 1.2 mile family walk alongside 5k and 10k races, with start and finish in front of Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova CA. Walkers will find vendors on site and a Christmas in Cordova toy drive collecting un..
Walkers may choose the 10K or the run/walk 5K, or attempt the Double 15K which is a 10K leg, a halftime break, then a 5K. Courses start at 1900 Geng Rd in Palo Alto and follow a wide paved baylands path, flat and mostly car free,..
Walkers can choose a 5K untimed course or a shorter 1K route along oceanside paths starting at Lover's Point Park, 631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove CA 93953. Dogs are welcome on leash and walkers share the course alongside running races and..
The event offers a community 5K walk of 3.1 Miles starting at 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta CA. The walk runs alongside the running race and supports mental health and suicide awareness.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or Family 1 Mile routes starting at Mission Point, San Diego. Walking is welcome alongside running, timing is optional with no chips, waves are used and race bibs are provided while swag is shipped to..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or a 1 mile family course at Sutter's Landing Regional Park, 28th Street, Sacramento. Timing is optional with no timing chips, race bibs are provided on race day and swag is shipped to the mailing address.