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Walking Events Calendar near Michigan City 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Michigan City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers follow a 5K course starting at 401 Truesdell Ave, La Porte, IN 46350, held alongside the running race. The event raises funds to place AEDs in law enforcement patrol cars and offers registration options that include shirts and donations.
August 2026
At Rogers Lakewood Park in Valparaiso walkers can choose a family friendly 1 Mile walk that allows strollers and dogs or a community 5K walk. A virtual 5K option lets walkers complete the distance anywhere with no set time or location.
An untimed, non competitive 1 Miles dog walk starting at 775 N Meridian Road, Valparaiso IN, held alongside the 5K run. Walkers register online and each participant will receive a bandana for their dog.
The 5K Walk covers 3.1 Miles, starts on Waverly Road just outside the parking lot and finishes by Cummings Lodge with a finisher medal for participants. Strollers are allowed and walkers will line up behind the 5K runners.
September 2026
Walkers can take part in a 5K walk that starts at 63 Lafayette Street in Valparaiso and follows tree lined city streets alongside the running races. Wheelchair participants are welcome, baby strollers must start at the rear, and pets, skateboards..
Walkers can take part in the 5K walk at Nelson Park, Intersection of Edgemoor Dr and Whipporwill Ave, Trail Creek IN. Packets are available the evening before at Swanson Center Michigan City and the morning of the event at the registration tables..
The event offers a scenic 5K (3.1 Miles) course at Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana, along trails and natural surroundings. Walkers of all ages are included alongside running participants to remember and reflect in honor of 9/11.
Walkers can choose the 5K on closed park roads amid hills and lakes at 2305 West 73rd Avenue corner of 73rd and Taft, Merrillville IN. Pre registration is $25 and morning of event registration is $30.
A 5K walk starts and finishes at the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 in Three Oaks, MI, alongside the 5K run. Packet pickup is available, free parking and refreshments are provided, and results are officially timed and posted live.
Walkers follow a 5K on the new non motorized Red Arrow Highway path through Union Pier, starting at Timothy's Restaurant. Packet pickup is Friday at Township Hall and Saturday morning; activities in Timothy's Restaurant parking lot.
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 2 mile fun walk or the 4 mile loop at Tryon Farm in Michigan City. The course is grassy fields and single track trails with short pavement, parking is across the street, an unmanned water station is near 1.5 miles and two p..
Walkers are welcome on a 5K course starting at La Porte High School, looping through surrounding neighborhoods to Kesling Park and back. Race parking and start are in the South Lot off 10th Street with additional parking in the North Lot off I St..
Family Fun Walk and Haunted Trail are each about 1 mile on non paved trails around Robinson Lake with glow items and photos. Robinson Lake Park (5240 S Liverpool Rd, Hobart IN); walkers should bring a headlamp or flashlight for the nighttime trai..
Walkers can choose 1.75 Miles or 3.1 Miles routes starting at 501 W Smith St, Buchanan, that follow roads, paved trail, packed dirt and grass on portions of the McCoy Creek Trail with some hills and fall colors. Refreshments are provided afte..
Walkers can join the 5K Run/Walk 3.1 Miles starting and finishing at Dogwood Park, routed primarily on the Duneland bike trail. The course features chip timing, directional signs and live results by text or email alongside the running races.
June 2027
The event offers walkers the 5K or a kids 1 Miles fun run, both starting at North Liberty Elementary School on a flat, fast course. Packet pick up and race day registration are available and no dogs are allowed.