Jefferson County
Walking Events Calendar near Jefferson County 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Jefferson County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile family fun walk through Sam Peden Community Park in New Albany alongside the running races. Event includes tie dye, face painting, food trucks and family friendly games.
The Louisville Earth Walk at Seneca Park offers a 2K walking course with information tables and water stations. Registration is free and the event raises awareness and funds for local organizations working to protect and improve quality of life.
Walkers can choose 5K (three laps) or 1 Miles (one lap) on the paved lakeside path at Sam Peden Community Park; the untimed course is open to all abilities.
Walker friendly 5k around Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park on park trails, with pet parade and costume elements; a virtual option is available and packets require pickup.
November 2026
The Turkey Trotter offers a 4K walk at Wendell Moore Park on a course mixing pavement, grass and dirt trails through the woods and paved trail. Packet pick up is at the John W. Black Community Center and participants receive a finish medal, race..
Walkers follow 3.1 Miles through hilly Copperfield, starting at 406 Wickfield Dr, Louisville KY 40245. Event includes light breakfast, Dri Fit shirt, finishers medal and a purple mile honoring those with Alzheimer’s.
Walkers can complete the 5k on a two loop hilly course around Turtle Run Winery vineyards in Corydon IN with uneven ground and stroller caution.
Walkers can join an untimed 5K at Waterfront Park on the Great Lawn South in Louisville, KY, alongside the running races. Extended online registration is available for the 5K Walk.
Walkers can choose 5 Miles, 5K, or 1.25 Miles routes starting at Iroquois Park in Louisville. Routes use park roads and a pedestrian path around the golf course; pets are allowed leashed and must start behind runners.
December 2026
Walkers follow the 4 km Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park from Hogan's Fountain on park roads, with limited parking so carpool or park elsewhere and walk to the start.
Walkers can complete a 5K course starting at 3000 Freys Hill Rd in Louisville, sharing the route with runners and virtual participants.
Walkers can complete the 5k on the scenic loop at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park, with limited parking around the loop and a virtual option.
January 2027
A 5k walk on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park, starting at the Rugby Field in Louisville, with limited parking so many park farther along the loop and walk to the start.
February 2027
Walkers can choose the 4 Mile course starting at Rugby Field through scenic Cherokee Park along Beargrass Creek to Big Rock Park and the Scenic Loop; parking is very limited.
May 2027
The 5K walk starts on Park View Ave and finishes at the Mount Washington Sports Complex, mostly on relatively flat roads with a loop on the park walking path. It is stroller friendly and walkers start behind competitive racers.