Merritt Island
Walking Events Calendar near Merritt Island 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Merritt Island for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers can follow the 5K route around beautiful Indialantic beginning at James H. Nance Park. The course has electronic timing with net times and offers free refreshments, event t shirts and finisher medals for the first 2000 registrants.
Participants walk a 5K out and back from the church parking lot along Banana River Drive and nearby residential streets, alongside the running races or virtually. Parking is at Our Saviour Catholic Church, post race refreshments are provided and..
October 2026
Walkers can take part in the 5K run/walk starting at Gleason Park in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Walkers participate alongside the running races.
Walkers follow a scenic 5K course at Max Rodes Park, West Melbourne, alongside runners in an inclusive event. Walkers receive a race bib with RFID timing, an event shirt and a finisher medal amid music and festival entertainment.
November 2026
Walkers can take part in the 5K course at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island, held alongside the running races and with a virtual 5K option. The event is open to all ages; service animals only and strollers are welcome beh..
Walkers can join the 2 Miles Run/Walk starting at Satellite Beach Dog Park in Satellite Beach, FL. A virtual 2 Miles Run/Walk runs alongside the in person event, with proceeds supporting the Florida Chapter of Prader Willi Syndrome.
Walkers follow a beachside course at James H. Nance Park in Indialantic on a measured 2 Miles route or use the virtual 5K option. The seaside course runs alongside the running races and accommodates varied walking paces.
Walkers can join the 5K road course through residential Cocoa Isles, starting at 20 N. Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach. Preregistration is required by November 25 at 6 pm or at packet pickup at Cocoa Beach Recreation Center.
December 2026
Walkers can complete the 5K out and back along Indian River Drive from Riverfront Park in Historic Cocoa Village, passing an LED light tunnel and Cocoa Riverfront holiday lights. Free race photos, glow necklaces and hot chocolate are provided.
January 2027
Walkers can join a dedicated 1 Miles event starting in front of Lori Wilson Park Pavilion South in Cocoa Beach, with a sandy course after a route change. Participants get a kit with a bag and t shirt and receive a medal on arrival.
Walkers can take part in each 5K leg of the three race series for a combined 15K. Events are based at 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne FL and include in person and virtual run walk options with shirts mailed to virtual participants; registration co..
February 2027
Walkers can join the in person 5K starting at David R Schechter Community Center in Satellite Beach or take part in a virtual 5K alongside the running races. Wheelchair, handcycle and duo team accommodations are available.
March 2027
April 2027
Walkers can choose a 2 Miles course starting at EFSC Melbourne Campus Student Union Building 16, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne FL. The walk is offered as part of the run walk event and as a virtual option, with a registration fee of $35.