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Walking Events Calendar near Columbus 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Columbus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
The walk is a walking only 5K starting at 201 S Sugar St, Brownstown, IN as part of the Jackson County Watermelon Festival. The walk runs alongside the 5K run and 100% of proceeds support the Brownstown Exchange Club.
Walkers can follow the 5K course that starts and ends in the heart of the Farmers Market on paved roads with chip timing alongside the running races. The event includes market shopping, snacks and nearby restaurants and a free 1/4 mile Half Pint..
Walkers can complete a 5K course starting at Shelbyville YMCA, with a kids option of 400 Yards for ages 12 and under alongside the event. Proceeds benefit the MHP Wound Center to help patients with dressings, supplies and transportation.
Walkers can choose 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles or 3.1 miles on a flat, fast course through downtown Columbus, Indiana and scenic park trails with minimal elevation gain. A free 17 week group training program welcomes walkers.
Walkers take a 5K route at Mallow Run Winery on the family farm, starting and finishing near the tasting room and passing lawn and vineyard grounds. After the walk there is a post race party with wine tasting, food trucks and live music, and a va..
October 2026
November 2026
Walkers can take part in a 5K on flat paved trails starting at the Intelliplex Conference Center in Shelbyville. The event offers chip timing, indoor registration close to the start and finish, and Black Friday finisher medals alongside the runni..
December 2026
The event offers walkers the 10 Mile, 50k, or 100K routes starting at PYOCA Lodge or the fairground across rugged trails around Pyoca Camp. Well stocked aid stations, indoor drop bag area, post race showers and cabin or camping options ar..
Walkers can choose 5K or 8K routes that start and finish at the Nature Center and traverse the State Park. Walks take place alongside the running races, with late registration and packet pickup at the Y and on race day, and a gate fee is requ..
Walkers follow a 5K flat paved trail route from Intelliplex Conference Center in Shelbyville. A warm facility at the start offers registration and bathrooms, all finishers receive reindeer medals, and a snow machine is used.