Essex
Walking Events Calendar near Essex 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Essex for 2026-2027! We've gathered 63 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K road routes starting at Winchester Town Hall through Winchester, with bib pickup available Saturday and Sunday before the race.
Walkers follow a loop around Crystal Lake starting and ending in the parking lot of Sacred Heart Parish in Newton. The family friendly route is 1.5 Miles and individual registration is $25 which includes one t shirt.
Walkers can follow a family friendly 3.1 mile (5K) route starting near the rear parking lot of Franklin Park Zoo off Pierpont Road, Boston. In person and virtual options welcome all ages; children 5 and under free, with music alongside run.
Walkers can take part in a family friendly untimed 1 Miles walk from 951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854 through a dog friendly block party with music, food trucks, a beer garden and local vendors. The walk runs alongside a timed 5k run.
Walkers may choose a 5K route or a 1 mile kids loop from Shedd Park Pavilion, 453 Rogers St, Lowell. Marked mixed trails and the paved Concord River Greenway are used, crossings are staffed and water is available.
Walkers can complete a 5K road course at Burlington High School (123 Cambridge St) with a water stop, restrooms, and police assisted open road crossings.
Includes a 5K walk from 260 Walden Street, Cambridge, on roads closed for a post race block party with beer garden, food trucks and DJ. Parking is at Danehy Park; number and shirt pick up are available in the days before the event.
October 2026
The event offers an untimed 5K walk along Carson Beach, beginning at DCR Mother's Rest at 125 William J. Day Boulevard in Boston. Walk categories include adult, youth and CRC patient survivor walkers, with day of packet pick up and registration a..
Walkers follow the 3.2 Miles route starting and ending at Tewksbury Memorial High School. They start in the second wave and have water stations and bathrooms on the field.
Walkers can choose the 5K distance on the historic cross country course in Franklin Park near Pierpont Rd in Boston. The event welcomes walkers alongside runners and has registration fees ranging from free for BLS students to $30 for others.
Walkers follow a 4 Miles route starting at 1545 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing MA. The community event supports the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, features free registration with on site forms, and accepts online pledges to the chosen SVdP council..
Walkers follow the 5K at Moakley Park Picnic Area on park and waterfront paths; a water stop is near 1.5 miles, with porta potties, light breakfast and post race pizza.
The event offers a 1 km Walk/Roll starting at 91 Mill Street in Dracut, MA. The route runs alongside the 5K run and supports fundraising for people living with MS in New England.
Walkers will follow a route on Boston Common alongside the 5K run and can enjoy a resource fair, family activities and entertainment around the park. The walk is part of a fundraising event supporting autism research, advocacy and community resources..
Walkers can choose a 5K along the traditional Homecoming route beginning and ending at Lynch Park in Beverly or a shorter half mile fun run for younger participants. Walking and strollers are encouraged and the event is open to everyone; no d..