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Walking Events Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Franklin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 112 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route on Madonna University Main Campus in Livonia, MI, held alongside Homecoming activities. The event is a combined run and walk and requires registration.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles 5K on multi use wooded trails at Orion Oaks County Park with flat to gently rolling terrain. A 13.1 Miles virtual half is offered and the 5K has a capped Doggie Division; dogs must be leashed on trails.
The festival offers walkers a 3.1 Miles 5k run/walk and a kids 400m loop on a scenic course through Oakland University that finishes with a lap on the Elaine Leigh track. 5k finishers get medals and shirts.
Walkers have a chip timed 5K out and back course starting at Martindale Beach Water Park in Kensington Metro Park, on a paved pathway with some hills and out to the Milford connector circle and back. Early packet pick up and race day packet pick..
October 2026
The half marathon walk is 13.1 miles and starts in downtown Ann Arbor at 209 S Ashley St. The route passes downtown, the University of Michigan campus, the Huron River, Gallup Park and Nichols Arboretum alongside the running events.
Walkers can choose a 1 mile family fun walk or the 5K course, both starting and finishing in the St. Patrick Parish parking lot in White Lake, MI. All participants receive a pierogi and smoked kielbasa meal after the event and the walks run a..
Walkers can choose a 5K scenic course through Bloomfield Hills or a family 1K Dress Up Dash starting at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI. A virtual 5K can be completed between October 3 and 5.
Walkers can use the 5K course at Green Oaks Golf Course in Ypsilanti, a fully enclosed route on natural uneven terrain that passes fairways, bunkers, ponds and greens. Walkers are alongside the run but golfers will not be on course at the same ti..
Walkers can join the 5K walk starting and ending at Common Roots Cafe, 3358 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, following a scenic route through downtown. Packet pick up is at Common Roots Cafe the day before; proceeds support the Auburn Hills Rec Center.
Walkers may choose a 3.1 Miles 5K or a shorter 1 Miles family walk starting at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th Street. Strollers are welcome, onsite packet pick-up is available race morning, with children's activities and a pancake breakfast fo..
Walkers can enjoy a 1 mile inspirational walk at Bicentennial Park in Livonia, with options to walk, roll or push a stroller. The walk runs alongside a timed 5K run and welcomes participants and supporters of all abilities.
Walkers can do 3.1 miles 5K or 6.2 miles 10K on a paved trail along the Huron River in Lower Huron Metropark. Course at Hannan Rd and Huron River Drive with packet pickup tents just south of the Waltz Road bridge near parking.