Maine
Maine Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Maine for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 47 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Maine below and join the walking community at these great events!
July 2026
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile course that begins and ends at the Maine Veterans Home parking lot in Machias. Check in is at the Maine Veterans Home parking lot, the event offers a 5K with t shirt option and includes a post race lunch..
Walkers can follow the 5K route on the Rail Trail with start and finish on Front Street near the Front Street Pub. The course takes place during Maine Celtic Celebration weekend on Rail Trail and town streets, and wearing kilts is encouraged.
Walkers follow a scenic 5K from the Franklin Town Office featuring a gently downhill mile on Route 200, a steep climb on Cards Crossing and ocean views from the crest. The course returns via the Sunrise Trail through coastal terrain.
Walkers join the TD Beach to Beacon Walk, Run and Roll at Fort Williams Park, Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth. Routes run alongside the running and roll events and welcome athletes of all abilities.
August 2026
Walkers and hikers can choose 5k, 10k, 25k or 50k routes from the Mountain Rd field, following Post Office and Osgood Trails to the summit across fields and technical forest trails with coastal views. A main aid station is at the start and a..
Walkers can enter the timed 5 km road course starting at Harbor Park on South Main Street in Rockland, ME. The 5 km is open to walkers alongside runners, packet pickup is the Friday before the event on the festival grounds from 10 am to 1 pm..
Walkers follow a 5 km loop of hills, trails and roads through woods and Dexter streets. The walk starts on Grove St at the Newport Dover Foxcroft Rail Trail in downtown; strollers and leashed pets welcome.
Walkers can follow the 5K course from Union Street parking lot at Union and Miller Streets, Belfast, ME. The fairly flat route has a few gentle hills, shaded streets, a waterfront stretch and the Armistice Foot Bridge, with one water stop.
Walkers can take part in the community 4 Miles run/walk during the 60th Annual Passamaquoddy Days Celebration in Perry, ME, starting at 11 Back Road. Same day registration is available for a $15 fee.
The Save a Stray One Mile Walk offers a leisurely 1 mile route through downtown Freeport, starting at Morse Elementary School just behind L.L.Bean. It is dog friendly, good for chatting with friends, and day of registration is available at the Mo..
Walkers can join the 3.5 mile Fun Walk from Old Town Hall, 181 Main Road on bridge accessible Westport Island, Maine, following Main Road onto Post Office Road. The route runs on island roads near pine and fir forests and coastal inlets, with ref..
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 0.62 Miles routes starting at Sullivan Square in Berwick, Maine in this chip timed in person event. The family friendly, rain or shine course welcomes strollers, excludes dogs, and benefits the Michael J. Fox F..
An untimed 1 Mile walk at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro follows a one mile loop over stone dust trail and grassy field, perfect for a nature walk, with raffles for walkers alongside the 5k event.
Walkers use the road course starting at St. Max Church (150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME) with options for 5K or the kids 1 mile route. Online registration is $30; day of is $35 or $30 with a food donation, alongside the running races.
The Open 5k 3.1 Miles is a walkable loop around the Cumberland fairgrounds at 197 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland Center ME, finishing on the horse track. Walkers share the course with mile races and the event includes a farmers market and music.
September 2026
The event offers a 5K out and back course starting at Nasson Common near the library, heading up Main St to Heidi St and returning to Nasson Community Center. On-site race day registration is available and walkers share the course with runners.
Walkers may enter the Half Marathon or 5k, beginning in Bar Harbor and following hilly, hard packed carriage roads and trails through Acadia National Park amid dense forest and granite bridges. Six water stations use paper cups and bringing a..
Walkers follow a 5K trail through open fields, rolling hills and woods on Skyline Farm and Yarmouth Water District trails. A free Kids’ 1K runs alongside and food, music and family activities follow.