Maryland
Maryland Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Maryland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 97 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Maryland below and join the walking community at these great events!
November 2026
Walkers can take part in the 1K fun run walk around Baker Park at 2nd and Bentz Streets in Frederick, with the course set in park surroundings. The walk takes place alongside the event's running races.
Walkers can take the 1 Miles walk starting at Alice B. McCullough Field at Montgomery St and 8th St in Laurel, MD along a short outdoor course alongside the race day events. Registration fee is $22.
Offers an in person 2 Mile walk starting at YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD, plus a virtual 2 Mile walk alongside the running races. Packet pickup is at the YMCA on the listed dates and registration is online..
December 2026
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles courses at Cedar Lane Regional Park in Bel Air. The event uses a clear lap course with limited water stations at the end of each lap and at the finish, and EMS is not stationed on site.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1K route through Baker Park in Frederick, Maryland, on a family friendly, holiday themed course. Early packet pick up and same day registration are available, and pets are not permitted.
Walkers can take part in a festive 5K at Maryland SoccerPlex, with entry open to all paces. The event welcomes walkers alongside runners and offers team and fundraising options to support the Arthritis Foundation.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes from Avondale Park in Westminster on a clear local course. Water is only at the finish and lap ends; EMS is not on site and staff are few, so walkers should bring weather gear.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 5601 old Temple Hill Rd in Camp Springs MD. The course is clear with limited staff; water is available only at the end of each lap and at the finish, and EMS is not on site.
Walkers can choose the 3.11 Miles Run/Walk or the family friendly 1 Miles fun course, both based at Aberdeen Festival Park. The certified, fast and flat course suits walkers of all paces and offers day of packet pickup and mailed packets.
February 2027
Walkers can choose an indoor mall course of 5.1K or a shorter family course of 1 Miles (about 1.1 miles) at Arundel Mills Mall. Water station at start, fountains and restrooms on course, and strollers allowed only in the Fun Run/Walk.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K on the fast, flat Carderock course at 9500 Macarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD. Walkers are welcome and the route heads north away from DC alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 8k or 16k routes starting at 11710 Macarthur Blvd in Potomac, MD, following the Potomac River and parts of the C and O Canal path. Park entrance fee is not included and waterfalls are accessible after the race.
March 2027
The event offers walkers 1 Miles and 5K routes starting at 25 W Church St in Hagerstown MD. Walkers receive an official race tee shirt and Shamrock Party Beads, with walking taking place alongside the running races.
Walkers are welcome on scenic 5k, 10k, and half routes from 11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD, running alongside the Potomac River with waterfalls near the finish. Registration does not include the park entrance fee and park pass specials..
April 2027
Walk options include 5K and 1 mile routes through the Maryland Zoo, starting at 1 Safari Place in Baltimore. Walkers have access to 200 free zoo tickets and reduced price tickets, and the community friendly event welcomes all ages.
May 2027
Walkers can choose a 5K route starting at 137 National Plaza in National Harbor, MD. Organizers provide short and long walk paths with water and fruit stations and first aid kits.
July 2027
Walkers follow a 5K course from the Pavilion at American Legion Post 202, 400 American Legion Ave, Williamsport MD; race day registration available, pre registered participants receive an event t shirt and river water.