Kentucky
Kentucky Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Kentucky for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 166 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Kentucky below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
Walkers can enjoy a scenic paved 3K course at Wellington Park covering 1.86 Miles on park trails. Packet pickup is available prior and at the park pavilion, and walkers get a commemorative T shirt while supplies last.
Walkers can choose a chip timed 3.1 Miles on the flat, paved Berea City Trail or an untimed 1 Mile fun walk. Both start and finish at Russel Acton Folk Center in Berea and welcome strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course starting and ending at the Soccer Pavilion in Elizabethtown Sports Park, with glow up paint stations and encouraged glow gear. Registration is free and race bib and t shirt pickup are available.
Walkers follow a scenic paved course at Easy Walker Park in Mt. Sterling covering 3K (1.86 miles). Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are welcome, with free energy teas, drinks and snacks and a virtual 1.86 miles option.
Walkers use the concrete Legacy Trail at Coldstream Park in Lexington on a flat, scenic course, offered as a 3.1 miles 5K or a 400 yards Kid's Dash with chip timing. Packet pickup is on race morning and a virtual option lets walkers complete *3.1..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles courses starting at 9222 Nashville Rd in Bowling Green KY. The course is clear and race day support is limited; water is available only at lap ends and the finish, and EMS is not stationed on site..
Walkers use the Superhero Walk course at Owensboro Health Healthpark in Owensboro KY, with music, food and kids activities on site. Cancer survivors walk free, teams may join for $30 per person and each lap honors survivors caregivers and those lost.
Walkers follow the 5K Run/Walk course through the streets of downtown Lebanon and Graham Memorial Park, on mixed surfaces with a gravel section. Registration is at the FNB Annex Building, 128 West Main Street, Lebanon KY.
Walk the 3.1 Miles at the Luther Run Race for Recovery, starting at Hebron Lutheran Church, 3140 Limaburg Road, Hebron KY. Packet pick-up and goodie bags are at the church on race day from 7:30am, and the walk is held alongside the 5K run.
Walkers follow a 1 mile family fun route set as a one mile square course, untimed and without awards, starting behind the 5K at 1006 Ford Ave, Owensboro KY. Entry includes a long sleeve dry fit shirt, packet pickup is offered before the event and..
Walkers follow a gentle out and back on Madison Pike through historic Independence, KY with elevations under 45 ft over 3.1 Miles. The walk starts at Independence Fire Station No. 1; walkers line up in the back, have 90 minutes to finish, and shi..
Walkers can join the 5K fitness walk on a flat downtown Paducah course starting at Paducah Bank main branch, 555 Jefferson Street. The event runs alongside the running races, is professionally timed, and shirts are guaranteed for those registered..
Walkers can take part in a chip timed 5K starting in downtown Carlisle at 368 E Main St on paved road surfaces. The event runs alongside running races and offers an in person or virtual 5K option.
Walkers follow the 3.1 Miles course beginning at 3600 Cumberland Avenue in Middlesboro KY on a fast, flat, and beginner friendly route. Chip timing is provided and post race refreshments and community booths await at the finish.
Walkers can take the 5K route starting at Heritage Hope Church of God, 810 E Bourne Ave #1924, Somerset KY 42501. A $30 registration fee supports Restoration Ministries youth programs and travel to Winterfest.
Walkers follow a neighborhood route from Hehman Hall at Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington covering 1.25 Miles. The walking only fundraiser is held rain or shine and has no registration fee while supporting local assistance for neighbors i..
Walkers can take the 5K route through downtown Stanford from 204 Church Street on a low key course alongside the running race. The event is beginner friendly, includes cupcakes for all and features community awards supporting the Sam Singleton Ed..
October 2026
Walkers have the option of a 5K or a 1 Miles route starting at 806 Main St. in Elkton, KY, running alongside the 5k running race. Registration carries a $35.00 fee and proceeds support Sunshine Respite House and Monie's Club Day Center.