Washington
Walking Events Calendar near Washington 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Washington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 77 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
November 2026
Walkers can take the 1 Miles walk starting at Alice B. McCullough Field at Montgomery St and 8th St in Laurel, MD along a short outdoor course alongside the race day events. Registration fee is $22.
Offers an in person 2 Mile walk starting at YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD, plus a virtual 2 Mile walk alongside the running races. Packet pickup is at the YMCA on the listed dates and registration is online..
December 2026
Walkers can take part in a festive 5K at Maryland SoccerPlex, with entry open to all paces. The event welcomes walkers alongside runners and offers team and fundraising options to support the Arthritis Foundation.
Walkers can join a 5K course starting at 1100 Ohio Drive SW in Washington DC, with timed and untimed options and a virtual Jingler option alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 5601 old Temple Hill Rd in Camp Springs MD. The course is clear with limited staff; water is available only at the end of each lap and at the finish, and EMS is not on site.
At East Potomac Park Golf Course in Washington DC the event offers a 5K race walk on park roads and paths with packet pickup on site and water at the registration area and finish. The 10K is a run only.
February 2027
Walkers can choose 5k or 10k routes at Hains Point in Washington, DC on a scenic flat course with views of the Potomac River, the Wharf and plane sightings from National Airport. Walkers and strollers are welcome.
The event offers 5 km and half marathon walking options along the scenic, flat Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path in Georgetown near 4940 Canal Rd NW. The half marathon begins near the Potomac Boat Club and the 5 km begins at Fletcher's Boat..
The event offers walkers 5 km or 10 km on a paved course starting at 6401 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Belle View VA. The route follows the Mount Vernon Trail with Potomac River views and forest and swampy sections and walkers and stro..
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K on the fast, flat Carderock course at 9500 Macarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD. Walkers are welcome and the route heads north away from DC alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 8k or 16k routes starting at 11710 Macarthur Blvd in Potomac, MD, following the Potomac River and parts of the C and O Canal path. Park entrance fee is not included and waterfalls are accessible after the race.
March 2027
Walkers are welcome on scenic 5k, 10k, and half routes from 11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD, running alongside the Potomac River with waterfalls near the finish. Registration does not include the park entrance fee and park pass specials..
April 2027
Walkers can choose the 5K run/walk or the 10 Mile course. Both take place in Washington, DC, with the 10 Mile beginning on the Washington Monument Grounds. Race weekend includes an expo and packet pickup at the National Building Museum.
May 2027