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Walking Events Calendar near Columbus 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Columbus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
At Bloomer Park Hill Top Pavilion in Rochester Hills, MI, walkers can choose 1 mile, 3 mile or 5 mile rucks or a 15 minute hill climb challenge to see who can do the most climbs. Participants must wear 10% of body weight in a weighted ves..
This chip-timed 5K starting at 400 6th Street in Downtown Rochester welcomes walkers alongside runners. The course covers 3.1 Miles on downtown streets and benefits Michigan families facing cancer.
Walkers can follow the 5K course of 3.1 Miles from Dodge Park up Utica Road to the Sterling Heights Nature Center and back along a scenic bike path. Early packet pickup is available at Hansons Running Shop Friday July 24 Noon to 7 PM and day of a..
Walkers follow a well marked 5K (3.1 miles) loop at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills on urban park trails that feel like up north. Light snacks and hydration are provided after July 29 and August 12, and a series finale cookout follows August 19.
August 2026
Walkers can join the 1 Miles fun run/walk in Yale, MI, from 102 S. Main. Walk Up registration is available 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. with T shirt not guaranteed, and early registrants by July 22 receive a T shirt and finisher medal.
The event offers a 5K walking route of 3.1 Miles on park paths, starting and finishing at Armada Township Park, 75250 North Avenue, Armada MI 48005. Race day registration opens at 7:00 am and shirts are guaranteed for entries by July 31; the even..
Walkers can choose 5k or 10k routes at Stony Creek Metropark, with courses held alongside the running races and a family fun run. Proceeds support the Vascular Anomalies Alliance.
September 2026
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles 5K route or a 1 Mile route starting and finishing at Prefix, 1400 S. Livernois in Rochester Hills. Both routes use the adjacent Clinton River Trail, the 5K has a water station, and walkers pass the car show with..
Walkers can take part in the 5K at Freedom Hill County Park on a course centered around the large covered pavilion. Event activities are under the pavilion with free parking nearby and complimentary hot dogs, chips and beverages after the event.
Walkers can follow the 5K Run/Walk course of 3.1 Miles through Riverbends Park in Shelby Township at 5700 22 Mile Rd. The walk takes place alongside the 10K run and Kids Fun Run on race day.
Walkers use the 5K Run/Walk course of 3.1 Miles starting at Race HQ downtown Almont at the Entertainment Tent during the Almont Heritage Festival. Day of registration is available and post race refreshments include water bananas and donuts, and a..
Night routes through Canatara Park and Waterfront Park start at 1200 Lake Chipican Dr, Sarnia and offer a non timed 5 km walk, a 10 km course and a 1 km kids lap. The 5 km walk includes a medal and swag.