Lawrence
Walking Events Calendar near Lawrence 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Lawrence for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
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.
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.
September 2026
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..
Walkers can enjoy a 5K on closed to traffic roads in downtown Leavenworth KS with bluff views of the Missouri River. Aid at miles 1 and 3 supplies water and Gatorade, strollers welcome and children under 14 must be accompanied.
Walkers can take part in the 5K walk starting at Fastenal Distribution Center, 9911 Woodend Road, Edwardsville, KS, held alongside the 5K run with on site race day registration and a post race grab and go breakfast. Proceeds support local youth p..
Walkers can join the in person CASA Superhero 5K starting at 2115 Ottawa Street in historic Leavenworth, KS. A virtual walk option of 3.1 Miles is also available alongside the 10K run and a kids 100 yard race.
Walkers can take the 5K route starting at Kansas School for the Deaf, leading through Johnson County Square Park and back to KSD. Water and light refreshments are provided to registered participants, and the event welcomes walkers alongside runne..
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 mile routes starting at Reynolds Lodge, Southeast Tinman Circle in Topeka, KS. A 5K walker with a dog option is available and the course runs alongside the 5K run.
Walkers can follow a marked trail of 10k from 25117 W 119th St, Olathe, KS over single track and park trails. The event welcomes hikers, allows four hours to finish, is cupless with water only so walkers must bring their own hydration device and..
November 2026
Walkers start at Shelter 10 in Shawnee Mission Park South on marked trail and mixed surfaces. Routes are about 5 1/2 miles to 6 1/2 miles (≈ 10k); four hour cutoff and aid is water only so walkers should bring hydration.