Melrose
Walking Events Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 86 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers follow a 5K route of two clockwise loops around Jamaica Pond, starting at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse in Jamaica Plain. The course uses Emerald Necklace pathways and is accessible by transit, on foot or by bike with nearby parking.
Walkers follow a 5K course at Fiedler Field, Charles River Esplanade, on paved paths with some cobblestone footbridges. The walk is untimed with an unchipped bib; strollers and leashed dogs are allowed and ADA portable restrooms are onsite.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles out and back course or a 1 Miles loop, both starting and finishing at Ashland Middle School. Routes pass open fields, wooded nature trails and paved paths with a grassy school campus option for a gentler route.
Walkers can follow the 3.1 Miles route through Artesani Park in Brighton, MA alongside running participants. The community event raises awareness and supports lupus education, advocacy, research, and patient support.
Walkers follow the 5 km course from 48 Geremonty Dr in Salem, NH, with family and leashed, vaccinated dogs welcome alongside runners. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and costumes are encouraged.
November 2026
Walk the 5k or 10k courses starting at 84 Antietam Street in Devens, MA, on a course held in support of Veterans and First Responders. Options include a noncompetitive 5k dog walk and ruck options, and walkers may set their own pace along..
A measured 5K road walk alongside the 5K race, starting near the Walpole Public Library and centered on the Walpole Italian American Club. The course runs on town streets; no street parking on the course, use Knights of Columbus or nearby town lo..
Two loop 5K walk on campus trails at 39 Roulston Road, Windham NH on thin uneven paths not stroller friendly; dogs asked to stay home. Bibs and shirts on the blacktop behind the school; shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by Oct 15.
The Community Walk offers a 1.5 Miles route on the high school cross country course at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro MA. The walk is held alongside the community runs and requires registration with a $30 fee.
Walkers can choose a 1.4 mile walk with 5k and 10k events alongside, all based at Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury MA. Same day registration and pre race bib pickup are available, and strollers and special needs particip..
The 5K starts at Canton High School Memorial Field, climbs to the upper campus past the tennis courts and returns via neighborhood streets to the football field. Restrooms are at start and finish and parking is at Canton High lots.
Walkers follow a flat 5K route along the Salisbury Ghost Trail, starting and ending at the trailhead off Rabbit Road in Salisbury, MA. Day of registration is available and before and after race festivities are at Winner's Circle Sports Bar.
A non competitive 2 Miles walk over the hilly Mount Hood Golf Club area, starting 0.2 miles from the Melrose Fish & Game Club. It is an easier festive option alongside the races, with parking near the clubhouse so participants should expect a sho..