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!
November 2026
Walkers are welcome on the 3.1 Miles paved course through City County Park and the By Pass in Nicholasville, with water at midpoint and finish and fruit, bottled water and granola bars available.
The stroll is an untimed, non competitive 5K through the Southern Lights at Kentucky Horse Park, starting by the Visitor Information Center and finishing in the Holiday Village. Registration includes a race shirt and packet pickup is at the Visit..
Walkers can take part on the festive 5K course starting at South Warren High School, suitable for all paces. Participation is open individually or in teams alongside the running races and supports the Arthritis Foundation.
Walkers are welcomed in the 10K and 5K at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington on scenic country roads through horse country. Strollers allowed, no dogs, medals for finishers, virtual walker option available; the half has a 15 min per mile pace l..
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.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles trail route or a shorter 1 Miles fun walk starting at Pulaski Park in Nancy, KY. Routes follow scenic new trails with views of Lake Cumberland and run alongside the running races.
Walkers can join the Gobbler Walk for 3K starting at 1220 Fairview Avenue in Bowling Green, KY as part of the family Great Turkey event. Walkers register for the event with a $25 fee and can expect Thanksgiving themed door prizes and awards along..
The event offers a 5K walking course at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Packet pickup is at Barn 2 and strollers or dogs need a $5 untimed bib and must start in the designated area behind other participants.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 9222 Nashville Rd in Bowling Green KY on a clear local course alongside the running races. Water stations are limited to the end of each lap and the race finish and EMS is not s..
Walkers can take part in the in-person 5K, including an untimed 5K walk alongside the running races. The event is based at 5057 Wooster Pike in Cincinnati and also offers kids divisions and virtual 5K options.
December 2026
Walkers follow the 4 km Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park, starting at Hogan's Fountain (Stegner Pavilion) on park roads and trails. Parking is very limited so carpool or park elsewhere on the loop and walk. A virtual 4k option is available.
Walkers can take part in a family friendly 5K on Veterans Blvd in Owensboro at 199 W. Veterans Blvd, with a virtual 5K option. The course runs along the main event strip with a holiday atmosphere, visits with Santa, hot chocolate and snacks,..
The event offers walkers a chip timed 5K course of 3.1 Miles on paved downtown streets in Versailles; walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are welcomed. A free untimed kids dash of 400 Yards is also offered.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 500 White Hall Shrine Rd., Richmond KY on a clear, marked course alongside the running races. Water stations are limited to lap ends and the finish and staff are minimal, so walk..
Walkers follow a 5K (3.1 Miles) route through the Christmas Island light display at General Burnside Island State Park. A walking only competitive category is offered and walking must keep one foot on the ground at all times; running may cause di..
Walkers may take the 3K paved course that starts at the Coolidge Building and ends at the Courthouse; strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are allowed. The course is chip timed and a virtual 3.1 Miles run/walk option is available.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 Miles starting at 9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green KY on a clear marked course. Staffing is small and water is only at lap ends and the finish so walkers should bring essentials.
January 2027
Walkers follow a single loop 2 Miles around the gravel perimeter of Ephram White Park in Bowling Green. The mostly flat, accessible gravel track is strictly walking only and requires one foot contact.