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Walking Events Calendar near Ottawa 2026-2027

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Explore the top walking events near Ottawa for 2026-2027! We've gathered 6 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.

July 2026

Tour de Trail: Big Bull Creek Park

Edgerton | 17 mi from Ottawa

Trail Run Walk

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 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..

Overbrook Community 5K

Overbrook | 19 mi from Ottawa

Road Race Walk 5 km

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..

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

Rexy Run

Lawrence | 25 mi from Ottawa

Road Race Walk 5 km 10 km

Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles 5K or the new 6.2 Miles 10K, starting and finishing at Broken Arrow Park. Routes wind through the Baker Wetlands on paved concrete and fine gravel trails and are stroller and dog friendly.

Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles 5K or the new 6.2 Miles 10K, starting and finishing at Broken Arrow Park. Routes wind through the Baker Wetlands on paved concrete and fine gravel trails and are stroller and dog friendly.

October 2026

Lap the Lake - Melvern

Melvern | 21 mi from Ottawa

Trail Run Walk 5 km 4 mi 10 km 13 mi

Walkers can choose 10K, 5K, or Half Run/Walk routes from Melvern Lake Marina in Melvern KS, with pavement, gravel, prairie trail and shoreline views. Courses feature mixed surfaces and scenic highlights such as an old railroad tunnel.

Walkers can choose 10K, 5K, or Half Run/Walk routes from Melvern Lake Marina in Melvern KS, with pavement, gravel, prairie trail and shoreline views. Courses feature mixed surfaces and scenic highlights such as an old railroad tunnel.

Haunted Jaunt 10K Trail Race - Lawrence

Lawrence | 25 mi from Ottawa

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km

November 2026

Run The Hill

Osawatomie | 19 mi from Ottawa

Road Race Walk 5 km

Walkers can join a 5K on the Osawatomie State Hospital campus at 500 State Hospital Dr., Osawatomie, KS, with scenic campus views alongside the running races. Packet pick up is the morning of the event from 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM; a no T Shirt opti..

Walkers can join a 5K on the Osawatomie State Hospital campus at 500 State Hospital Dr., Osawatomie, KS, with scenic campus views alongside the running races. Packet pick up is the morning of the event from 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM; a no T Shirt opti..