Valparaiso
Walking Events Calendar near Valparaiso 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Valparaiso for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
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.
Walkers may do the 5K on a relatively flat course starting just north of DeMotte Public Library behind DeMotte Elementary School. There is no walk category so walkers register under the Open category and packet pickup is at DeMotte Elementary Sch..
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route or a non competitive 1 Miles walk starting from 9400 W. Wicker Ave in St John IN. The 1 Miles walk is not timed and registration is available online through 8/7 and on race day with packet pick up the..
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.
An all ages, all abilities community walk starting at 942 213th Street in Dyer, IN. Walkers can go as much or as little as they choose and can enjoy a foam blast and other activities.
September 2026
Walkers can join a non timed 1 Mile walk at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, or take the General Stair Climb of 17 laps of 120 stairs totaling 1,980 steps on the grandstand. The walk fee is $20 and walkers receive a wristband..
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 join a 5K course at Central Park, 900 Central Park Blvd, Dyer, IN, with both a community walk and an evening Glow Stick 5K option. The park route runs amid festival zones with vendors, wellness booths, and support alongside the record..
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.
Walkers follow the 5k route of 3.1 Miles that starts and ends at Centennial Park in Wheatfield, weaving through small town streets and past local shops. Parking is at Wheatfield Elementary lots and the north lot by the Town hall, and walkers shar..
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..