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Walking Events Calendar near Washington 2026-2027

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Explore the top walking events near Washington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.

November 2026

Newtown Turkey Trot

Newtown | 15 mi from Washington

Road Race Walk 3 km

Walkers can choose the dedicated 2.5K fitness walk starting and finishing at Newtown Middle School on routes introduced in 2019. Water and coffee are available; packet pickup is at C.H. Booth Library before the event.

Walkers can choose the dedicated 2.5K fitness walk starting and finishing at Newtown Middle School on routes introduced in 2019. Water and coffee are available; packet pickup is at C.H. Booth Library before the event.

December 2026

Santa Made Me Do It

Bethlehem | 5 mi from Washington

Road Race Walk 2 mi

The 2 Mile walk begins on the Bethlehem Town Green in front of Memorial Hall and follows the 5K course on rolling country roads, turning back at the one mile mark. Parking is at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds with shuttle buses to the Green, and the..

The 2 Mile walk begins on the Bethlehem Town Green in front of Memorial Hall and follows the 5K course on rolling country roads, turning back at the one mile mark. Parking is at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds with shuttle buses to the Green, and the..

Jingle Bell Run - Connecticut

North Haven | 28 mi from Washington

Road Race Walk 5 km

Walkers can join the 3.1 Miles course alongside the running races, starting at 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT. Walkers receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal.

Walkers can join the 3.1 Miles course alongside the running races, starting at 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT. Walkers receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal.

February 2027

Lake Waramaug Polar Bear Run

Warren | 8 mi from Washington

Road Race Walk 8 mi

Walkers may register to walk the scenic 7.8 miles loop around glacial Lake Waramaug, starting and finishing at Hopkins Vineyard with lake shore views. The course is mainly flat with gentle rolling hills and a final 0.2 miles ascent up Hopkins..

Walkers may register to walk the scenic 7.8 miles loop around glacial Lake Waramaug, starting and finishing at Hopkins Vineyard with lake shore views. The course is mainly flat with gentle rolling hills and a final 0.2 miles ascent up Hopkins..

May 2027

Rossiter Run

Road Race Walk 5 km

The untimed Fun Run/Walk of 3.1 Miles follows the Shepaug River through Steep Rock Preserve with a gradual incline. It starts at 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot CT; walkers will not receive a race bib.

The untimed Fun Run/Walk of 3.1 Miles follows the Shepaug River through Steep Rock Preserve with a gradual incline. It starts at 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot CT; walkers will not receive a race bib.