Overland Park
Walking Events Calendar near Overland Park 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Overland Park for 2026-2027! We've gathered 56 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
November 2026
An untimed 5K walk at Swope Park starting from 6800 Zoo Dr in Kansas City, MO, offered alongside the event's 5K running races. The walk is a walking only category to accommodate participants of varying pace.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course starting at the Liberty Community Center on paved trail and street routes. The event is family friendly for walkers and strollers, with walkers asked to start at the back of the line for safety.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a 1 mile fun run in Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. All paces and ages are welcome with wave starts and coordinator support, timing is optional and no timing chips are used.
December 2026
Walkers can take part in the 5K or 1 Mile routes at 5901 W. 135th Street in Overland Park, KS. Participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal, with walking held alongside the running races.
The Reindeer Trot 1K is a fun run walk through Westport streets from 4116 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, passing the Westport Christmas Market. Participants receive a race shirt or Santa suit and holiday treats alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 courses starting from Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. Timing is optional with no timing chips, bibs provided on race day, a virtual option is available and swag is mailed.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a Family 1 mile route starting at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. Waves set start windows, timing is optional with no chips, race bibs are given on race day and swag is mailed.
January 2027
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a Family 1 mile at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. Timing is optional with no timing chips and wave starts are offered; race bibs are provided on race day.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or 1 Mile routes at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. All paces and ages are welcome; timing is optional with no chips and a virtual option is available.
February 2027
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a 1 mile option around Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. Timing is optional, coordinators support all paces, swag ships to US addresses and race bibs are provided on race day.
March 2027
Walking options include 3.1 Miles and 6.2 Miles routes at Frank Vaydik Park/Line Creek Community Center in Kansas City, MO. Walkers share the course alongside the runs and can expect event swag and food on site.
April 2027
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes through Shawnee Mission Park at 7710 Renner Rd, Shawnee KS, in a family friendly park setting. Packet pick up is available before race day and on race morning, and dogs on leash are welcome.
May 2027
Walkers can complete the 5K course around Grain Valley High School at 551 SW Eagles Pkwy in Grain Valley, MO, enjoying outdoor routes alongside the running race. Participants must sign up by April 12, 2026 to receive a race shirt.
July 2027
Walkers can take a leisurely 4 miles stroll along iconic Ward Parkway, starting at Ward Parkway Center, 8807 State Line Rd, Kansas City. The route follows Ward Parkway and runs alongside the organized running races.