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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 385 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in California below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers follow the certified 5K course within Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, ten miles southwest of Earlimart via County Road J22 and Highway 43. The in person event includes T shirts and refreshments and offers a virtual participation..
Walkers can participate alongside runners in this event to support local non profit animal welfare organizations. The event also includes shopping and adoption opportunities.
Walkers stroll around St. Agnes Church in Concord, starting at 3966 Chestnut Avenue on a local route around the church. Registration is free and the walk raises funds to help neighbors with rent, food, gasoline and utility bills.
Walkers can choose the 2.5K or 5K routes starting at Johnson Springview Park in Rocklin along scenic park trails. Early packet pick up is available and the event features a vendor marketplace, pet friendly activities and on site entertainment..
This event offers a 5K walk on a flat course of pavement and dirt paths that winds around and through the Lucerne Valley High School campus. Walkers start and finish at 33233 Rabbit Springs Rd in Lucerne Valley alongside the running races.
Walkers can hike scenic trails in Chino Hills State Park from the Discovery Center at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, on 5K or 10K trail routes. Parking costs $10 cashless at the park or $5 at nearby Carbon Canyon Park; walkers get race photos..
Walkers follow the scenic 5K course that begins at Hart Park and winds through park grounds and trails. Water and other refreshments are available after the course and the event is family friendly alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose the 10K or 3.1 Miles routes starting on Nevada City’s historic Broad Street, on mixed terrain of pavement, gravel and single track through towering pines, a swinging bridge and climbs. Multiple aid stations are on course.
Participants can walk community routes of 5K, 1.5 Mile, or 10K, with most events at Iron Horse Middle School; the 10K starts at Charlotte Wood Middle School and finishes in San Ramon. Parking is at Bishop Ranch 3 with shuttles to the 10K an..
Walkers can choose a non timed 2 Miles or a 3.1 Miles course starting at Woodward Park Shizen Group Activity Area in Fresno. The route is decorated with scarecrows and pumpkins and walkers will receive a pumpkin to take home.
Walk options include 1 mile and 5K, on a park course at Quarry Lakes Regional Park South Ensenada Picnic Area in Fremont. Packet pickup is available at local locations before the event and on race day, and the walk runs alongside the races.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon routes from Rancho Simi Community Park at the corner of Erringer Rd and Royal Ave next to the tennis courts. Strollers and leashed dogs are allowed, packet pickup is available before the event..
Walkers can choose the 5K course starting at 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles. The route runs in a family friendly Halloween atmosphere alongside a Voter Election Resource Fair with community booths, music, face painting, games and nonpartisa..
Walkers can join the 1K Fun walk/run on a 20 acre obstacle course at 4389 Cygnet Rd, Phelan CA in the high desert at 4200 ft with mud, water and obstacles. Registration fee is $25; event runs alongside longer 4K obstacle races.
Walkers may choose 3.1 Miles or 6.2 Miles from 860 Cave Valley Rd, Cool CA on trails in the Sierra Foothills. The cup free event has aid stations so walkers are asked to bring a cup or refillable bottle; packet and bib pickup is on race day.
Walkers follow the 2 Miles route from Hwy 190 & Bridge St in downtown Springville, CA, on dirt roads and single track trail in the Sierra foothills above Springville. Pre registration is required, registration closes October 7 and there is no race..
The Wicked Wine Run at Bowstring Vineyard in Paso Robles offers 5K and 1K tasting walks through scenic vineyards. The 1K includes three sampling stations, the 5K has water stations, and parking on site may require cash.
Walkers can join the on site 3.1 Miles walk at Hellyer County Park Cottonwood in San Jose alongside the running races. A virtual 3.1 Miles option is available October 17 to October 31 for walkers to complete on their own.
Walkers take the 6K uphill course from Tram Way and Highway 111 in Palm Springs, climbing almost 2,000 feet into the San Jacinto Mountains with mountain and desert views. It runs alongside running races and includes a finisher medal.
Walkers follow a 1.4 Miles route through Elk Grove Regional Park on park paths and open grounds near booths and a Fun Zone. Packet pickup is at Wilton Rancheria Tribal Warehouse and registration includes a t shirt, swag bag, breakfast, lunch and..