Needham
Walking Events Calendar near Needham 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Needham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 103 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers follow the 5K loop starting at Plainridge Park Casino, 301 Washington St., Plainville MA, circling the historic horse track and surrounding casino grounds. Walkers share the course alongside the running races.
Walkers follow a scenic loop to the Scituate Lighthouse from 1 Kent Street in Scituate MA, covering 3.75 Miles. The route offers an option to turn around at the Scituate Community Center for a shorter outing.
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 use the 5K USATF certified road course that starts and finishes at Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington MA. Roads remain open with police at intersections, and amenities include a water stop, cider donuts, particip..
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.
The event offers a 1 Mile walk starting at Charles River Center, 59 East Militia Heights Drive, Needham MA. The walk follows the mapped course alongside the 5K run through local roads near the center.
Walkers follow the distance 3 Miles (also described as 5K or 3.5 mile) starting and finishing at The Corner Dive. Entry is free and walkers are welcome alongside the running races with post event drinks and music.
October 2026
Walkers can take a 5K road course or a 1K family route from Craft Food Hall BXB at 500 Beaver Brook Rd, Boxboro MA. Ample parking is available; 5K entries include one free drink, and dogs on leash and strollers start behind runners.
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 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..
Participants walk the 5K at Moakley Park on Columbia Road in Boston with park waterfront views, a water stop near 1.5 mile, two porta potties and a registration tent.
Walkers can take part in the live in person 3.1 Miles (5K) course starting at Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham, MA. The park route is part of a community event with food, drink and music alongside the running races and supports the Dedham Education..