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Walking Events Calendar near New Orleans 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near New Orleans for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers can enter the 5K racewalk on a flat, fast course through the oaks of Audubon Park, starting and finishing at Audubon Park Shelter 10. Registration for Racewalkers is free and post race refreshments are provided alongside the running races..
September 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K along the riverfront at Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park by the Front Porch Pavilion at 2140 N. Peters Street, New Orleans. Amenities include finisher medallions, commemorative T shirts and refreshments, with a virtua..
Walkers can choose a 5K route or a shorter 0.5 Miles option on the historic Metairie Cemetery course in New Orleans. The event welcomes walkers of all speeds, includes a Racewalker 5K, and offers race day registration and refreshments alo..
Walkers can choose 5K or 0.5 Miles courses through Audubon Park Shelter 10 on Magazine Street in New Orleans. Late registration is available on race day and registered participants receive post race refreshments including beer and jambalaya.
October 2026
Walkers can join the 5K along Lakeshore Drive at the New Orleans Lakefront, starting and finishing at the festival gates with water stations and a Bayou St John turnaround. The flat lakeside course is stroller friendly, ADA accessible, includes p..
Walkers can join the 6K race walk that starts and finishes at Deutsches Haus in New Orleans and circles the Fairgrounds Racetrack and festival grounds. Racewalker entry is free and race bibs include two free entries to NOLA Oktoberfest.
Walkers are welcome on the 1 mile course held at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA, as part of the Slidell Food & Fun Fest. The 5K is intended for participants likely to finish under 50 minutes. All registered participa..
Walkers can choose 1 Mile or 5K routes through scenic Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA. Routes are shared with running races and feature park terrain, family friendly settings and post race refreshments and amenities.
November 2026
Walkers may choose the 3.1 miles 5K or 6.2 miles 10K course starting on Bayou St. John on Wisner near PanAm Stadium. Onsite registration is available and walkers start after runners alongside bikers on a bayou side course.
Walkers can choose a 5k or a 1 mile community walk starting at Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park at 1 Canal St in New Orleans. Event day includes a farmers market, raffle and live music alongside the community walk supporting local sustaina..
Walkers can choose a 5 Miles course or a 0.5 Miles kids route, both beginning and ending at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans City Park. A racewalking category is offered with free registration and walk options run alongside the running race..
December 2026
Walkers can take part in the 5K course starting at 6500 Magazine St in New Orleans, LA alongside the running races. All participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal, and a virtual option is available for remote walkers.
March 2027
The Warrior Walk is a walking only 1 mile route through Audubon Park, starting at Shelter #10 near the golf clubhouse at 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans. Registration carries a $15 fee.
Walkers can complete the official 10 km (6.2 miles) point to point course from the Caesars Superdome through the French Quarter and down Esplanade Ave to City Park under live oak trees. Walkers start in the Walk or Stroll & Roll corrals and have..