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Walking Events Calendar near Detroit 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Detroit for 2026-2027! We've gathered 75 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 8K, 5K or the shorter 1K fun run about 0.5 mile at Lake St Clair Metropark with start and finish at the Thomas Welch Activity Center. Packet pick up, chip timing and refreshments included; strollers and dogs welcome.
Walkers can take a 3.1 Miles out and back on the paved ITC trail or a shorter 1 Mile route, both starting at the pavilion at ITC Community Sports Park near 8 Mile and Napier. Parking and restrooms on site; strollers and wagons allowed; partic..
November 2026
Walkers follow a paved, mostly flat, bridge free loop of roughly 1 mile at Heritage Park in Canton, MI. Walkers may do any number of loops, start stop and resume during the 22 hour event, and use the aid station and heated bathrooms.
Walkers follow a 5 km course starting in front of 52 Richmond Street in Amherstburg, through downtown, Fort Malden National Historic Park and along the waterfront to Navy Yard Park. The course is accessible, has one water station, and includes a..
Walkers can choose the 3.1 Miles 5k route or the non timed 1 Miles Jingle Walk, both starting at the Northville Farmers Market at 550 W Seven Mile Rd, Northville MI. The event uses a new 2026 route and features holiday music, post race food,..
Walkers can choose the 5K or 1 Mile fun walk from the parking lot at 3290 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy. The course winds through neighborhoods and commercial areas on roads and sidewalks, with packet pickup the day before and race morning.
May 2027
Community focused 2 miles ruck walk from Civic Center Park in Woodhaven, Michigan, with vendors, food trucks and a hydration station. Walkers may use a ruck, weighted vest or backpack or walk unweighted, and walk up registration is available.
June 2027
The event offers a 1 mile walk at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township, on paved park roads. Check in and packet pick up begin at 8:30 a.m. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome and walkers share the course alongside the 5K..