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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 488 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in California below and join the walking community at these great events!
May 2027
Walkers can join the Hoag 5K on a coastal course from Newport Beach to Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, alongside the running races and a finish line festival.
Walkers can choose shorter trail options including 1M, 5K, 10K, or 15K on flowing singletrack through the golden hills. The start/finish is at East Walker Ranch Open Space with hilly ridgelines, stocked aid stations, and a cupless pol..
Walkers are welcome on the 10K course, which starts at Dyerville Bridge Overlook in Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Weott Arcata CA and follows a paved road through old growth redwoods. The route is mostly flat with gentle uphill stretches.
Walking is part of events at locations worldwide alongside the runs, and 100% of entry fees go to spinal cord research.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes in Sacramento starting at 2501 New Market Drive alongside the running races. It features curated R&B music, wellness resources and a post event celebration.
Walkers can choose 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) routes at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas near the 10 and 57 freeway junction. Events are offered in person or virtual and there is a $15 park parking fee.
Walkers can enjoy a 5K (3.1 miles) course around Vasona Lake County Park, accessible for walkers, rollers and pushers with designated parking and a commemorative medal for finishers.
Walkers can use the 10K or 5K courses at Windsor Town Green; both are flat, welcome walkers, and have aid stations with water, electrolytes and portable restrooms.
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes along Venice Beach, passing Abbot Kinney, Muscle Beach and the Venice Canals, with packet pickup options and training runs available.
Walkers can take the 5K or 10K beachside routes from 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy in Huntington Beach with ocean views and fresh sea air. Public restrooms are at the parking lots; pets must be leashed and strollers should keep to the side of the s..
Walkers use the 10K at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos, Ca with 1,026 ft elevation gain on trail terrain. Parking is in the equestrian lot; the northern lot has HQ and bathrooms and the route is open to walk or run.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route on Indian Hill Blvd in Claremont CA alongside the running races. The community event welcomes youth and adults and has age based registration fees.
Walkers can choose the scenic mostly flat 5K (3.1 miles) through downtown Vista at the Strawberry Festival, with a t shirt, medal and fresh strawberries.
Walkers can take the Beer Stroll, a 1 mile walk around Almaden Lake at Almaden Lake Park (5949 Winfield Blvd, San Jose). The walk is part of the Beer City Festival and leads to a post race festival featuring local brewers and beer tastings.
June 2027
Walkers have 10 Miles, 10K and 5K options, including a 5K stroller start. Start and finish are at the parking lot of Westland Real Estate Group/Long Beach Beer Lab, 520 W Willow St, Long Beach; the 10 Miles has a 2 hour 40 minute cuto..
Walkers can enjoy the 2 mile Fun Walk along ocean view bluffs above Corona del Mar State Beach at 3001 Ocean Blvd, with free parking at the beach lot and bottled water.
Walkers at Marine Stadium can choose a flat, scenic Half Marathon or 5K route. Half marathon finishers receive festival entry; 5K walkers and guests may purchase tickets to the Wine, Sip, Savor festival.
Walkers can join the 5K at Four Fools Winery in Rodeo CA along scenic views of Rodeo and the San Francisco Bay Trail, with packet pickup at the winery the morning of the event.
Walkers can take the 10k, 15k or 1 kilometer route at Topanga State Park Trippet Ranch on singletrack and forest trails, with free off site parking and shuttle service.