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Walking Events Calendar near Newark 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Newark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers can take the 1 mile paved route through Swarthmore, beginning at The Inn at Swarthmore. The registration tent is behind the Inn and parking is available at the Swarthmore train station SEPTA lot off N Chester Rd, and children and stroller..
Walkers can choose 5K or the kids 1 mile course at West Goshen Community Park, starting from 1023 Fern Hill Rd, West Chester, PA. The course has hydration stations and marshals, with free food, coffee and a medal ceremony for 1 mile finishers..
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 mile route starting at 700 S. Church Street, West Chester PA. Onsite registration opens at 8 AM and a virtual 5K or 1 mile option is available for remote walkers.
Walkers can choose 1 Mile Bark in the Park or 3.11 Miles on the Fox Trot course at Fair Hill Nature Center in the scenic hills of northeastern Maryland. Parking is in the Upper Covered Bridge lot across from the Nature Center and bibs include..
An untimed family fun walk of 1 Miles in Whitehall, starting at 801 Mapleton Ave, Middletown DE on a community route. All registrants will be mailed a commemorative Vet Fest 2026 event T shirt and walkers take part alongside the runs and rides.
Walkers can choose a 5K route starting at Cab Calloway School of the Arts on North Dupont Road in Wilmington, DE. A competitive walking category requires walking the entire race; day of registration and walker awards are available.
The event offers a 1 Mile walk alongside the 5K run in the Swedesboro area. Race T Shirt pickup is available Friday at Kingsway High School or Saturday morning at Swedesboro Hall.
The event offers a scenic cross country 5K and a dog friendly 1 Miles Mutt Mile at Bellevue State Park Band Shell in Wilmington, DE. All 5K registrants receive a free 5K shirt or a free Mutt Mile bandana and the course is family and pet frien..
October 2026
The event includes a 1 mile walk and dog walk at Rose Tree County Park in Media, PA. Walkers share the course alongside the 5K run and can enjoy family Halloween activities with pumpkins, crafts, food trucks and a costume contest.
Walkers can choose a 5K at Rockford Park (19th & Tower Dr), Wilmington; a Competitive Walking 5K requires walkers to walk the entire race with no running or jogging.
A 1 mile fun walk starts at Pickering Valley Elementary School in Chester Springs alongside the 5k run. Registration is required and a fee applies; proceeds support the Downingtown Rugby Football Club and All 4 Paws Rescue.
Walkers can join an in person 1 mile walk from Kelly's Logan House, 1701 Delaware Ave, Wilmington DE. A virtual 5K Run/Walk lets walkers complete the distance where they choose, and in person registration includes lunch.
The 5K walking course at Rockford Park starts and finishes near Rockford Tower on a shaded loop with an out and back to Penna Ave; competitive walkers must walk the entire race.
The event offers walkers a 5K course at Springfield Township Municipal Complex, 50 Powell Road, Springfield PA. Refreshments include bagels, coffee and water, and gift card prizes are awarded to top walkers.
Competitive 5K walk at MOT Football and Cheer on Silver Lake Road in Middletown DE, walkers must walk the entire route, chip timed with post race refreshments and a fall fair.
Walkers can choose 12 KM (one lap) or 24 KM (two laps) at Lums Pond State Park on mostly single track with some gravel, minimal elevation and lakeside views. Hiker friendly with aid stations every 3 to 4 miles supplying water and Gatorade.
Walkers can join the inclusive 5K at LSOP Jeanne Jugan Residence, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark DE. The event offers a community walk alongside the running race, with Residents and supporters able to cross the finish line together.
Walkers may choose 15K or 5K out and back courses from Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park in Wilmington along riverfront trails with post race refreshments.
Dog friendly walk options at Rose Tree Park in Media, PA include a 5K and a 1 mile route alongside a fall and food festival. Dogs must be leashed and rabies vaccinated; walkers may rent a dog and find vaccine and microchipping clinics, food t..