Benton Harbor
Walking Events Calendar near Benton Harbor 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Benton Harbor for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
The event offers a 5K walk starting and ending in Downtown Dowagiac, with the 10K following the same route. The course mixes paved roads, a golf course, a cemetery and wooded Southwestern Michigan College trails, and packet pickup is available th..
Walkers can choose a 5K route starting at Margaret B. Upton Arboretum at 280 Water Street in St Joseph MI, available in person or as a virtual 5K alongside the running races. Proceeds support the Benton Harbor St Joseph YMCA.
August 2026
The 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk at St. Patrick's County Park follows relatively flat wooded trails, open fields, park roads, grass and gravel and is untimed. Dogs on a 6 ft leash may join, water refill stations are available and each walker rece..
A 5K walk starts and finishes at the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 in Three Oaks, MI, alongside the 5K run. Packet pickup is available, free parking and refreshments are provided, and results are officially timed and posted live.
Walkers follow a 5K on the new non motorized Red Arrow Highway path through Union Pier, starting at Timothy's Restaurant. Packet pickup is Friday at Township Hall and Saturday morning; activities in Timothy's Restaurant parking lot.
Walkers can take part in a 3.1 Miles 5K starting at Bangor High School (801 W. Arlington St) as part of the Run/Walk event. Day of registration is available and package pick up is at the high school gym, and pre registration by 8/30/26 guarantees..
October 2026
Walkers can take part in a 5K walk that starts and finishes at the Silver Beach County Park parking lot in St. Joseph, MI. The route runs through the park alongside the running races and has a registration fee of $25.00.
Walkers may use the 3.1 Miles course from Renaissance Athletic Club at 501 Graham Ave, Benton Harbor MI 49022. Walking is welcomed and participants must complete the route within 90 minutes.
Walkers can choose 1.75 Miles or 3.1 Miles routes starting at 501 W Smith St, Buchanan, that follow roads, paved trail, packed dirt and grass on portions of the McCoy Creek Trail with some hills and fall colors. Refreshments are provided afte..
November 2026
Walkers can choose 10K or 5K routes on the trails of Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac campus; a kids 1K is also offered. Routes use chip timing and walkers start alongside the running races, with registered finishers by Nov 8 receiv..
December 2026
Walkers can enjoy the 1 Mile Santa Fun Walk starting at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E Michigan Avenue in Paw Paw on a festive route through downtown. The event is untimed, provides a Santa suit, and walkers with strollers must wait until run..