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Kansas Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Kansas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 61 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Kansas below and join the walking community at these great events!
July 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K course around Lake Shawnee in Topeka at 3400 Leisure Lane, following park shoreline and lake trails. Registered walkers receive a free event shirt and proceeds support local Marine Corps League programs.
Walkers can follow the 10 km course at Big Bull Creek Park starting at 33532 W 213th St, Edgerton, with routes about 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 miles. Trails are single track and marked, aid is cupless water only so walkers must carry their own hydration..
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Mile routes around Overbrook Lake, starting at the Overbrook T ball Field with parking at the Overbrook baseball diamonds. Medals are given to each finisher and snacks are provided; registration has a base fe..
August 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita, set to an 80s rock soundtrack. Walks run alongside the running races and all participants receive a medal; event t shirts are available for $7.
Walkers may take part alongside running races at Cowboy Hustle at Phillips County Health Systems in Phillipsburg, 520 S 7th St. The event celebrates the local rodeo and is open to walkers of all ages who want to walk with friends or cheer on the kids..
Walkers follow a 5k route from Victoria City Park next to the swimming pool through the city to the festival grounds. A water stop is available along the route and breakfast is served for participants afterward.
The 1 Mile walk starts at 312 E Pottawatomie St in Rossville, KS, and follows the festival route amid Tall Corn Festival surroundings. Registration requires a $10 fee and walkers take the same course alongside the 5K event.
The Lexington Lake trail in DeSoto KS is about 10k, roughly 5 1/2 miles to 6 1/2 miles, on single track trails. Hikers are welcome, the event allows four hours to finish and is cupless so walkers must carry their own hydration.
Walk options include a 5K and a 1 mile route that start at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 411 Pioneer St, Seneca, KS. Routes run alongside the running races and proceeds support the SPP Youth Religious Formation program.
Walkers can take the 5K course starting at Dodge City YMCA alongside the running race to support a local neighbor fighting cancer. Registration includes a race packet and complimentary glow necklaces and bracelets, with pre race vendors, neon fac..
Walkers can join the Glow Fun Run/Walk on 1 Miles through Finnup Park in Garden City on a glow in the dark course alongside the running races. Paid registration includes a race t-shirt and the event features music, prizes, and medals for top fini..
Walkers can take the 4 Miles course starting on the west side of the football stadium on N. 1st St. in Mulvane, KS. The walk is part of the Mulvane Old Settlers Road Race and runs on the road course alongside the running events.
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile walk or a 5K on trails at Lake Shawnee at Shelter House #3 in Topeka. Shelter House #3 has restrooms and AC, parking nearby, water on the trail, and onsite vendors and family activities.
Walk options include a fun 2K (1.24 miles) and a 5K run/walk, starting at 3rd Street and Oak Street in Bonner Springs. Routes take place during the Tiblow Days community festival alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose a 1/2 mile Memorial Walk or use stroller friendly paved routes on the 5K and 10K courses at Tuttle Creek State Park, River Pond Road, Manhattan, KS. Courses are all paved, very flat, with scenic lake views and shaded se..
September 2026
Walkers follow a marked 5K route through Eskridge streets amid scenic Flint Hills, starting at the Eskridge Fire House on Main Street. Entry is free and there is no official timing, with a pancake feed and donation option afterward.
Walkers can choose a 5K route that begins on the campus of Carpenter Place and follows flat streets through the Indian Hills neighborhood and along the river. A short family course of 1 Miles stays on the Carpenter Place campus and a virtual..
Walkers can take the 5K route at 2014 NW 46th St, Topeka, KS, held alongside the running races. Packet pickup is at Fleet Feet (2130 SW Wanamaker Rd) and at Mother Teresa Catholic Church; no dogs or bicycles and a pancake breakfast is available f..