Portage
Walking Events Calendar near Portage 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Portage for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
August 2026
Walkers use the 5K on Mattawan campus, mainly on paved roads and campus paths with some grass and trail sections and a midrace loop around the track and stadium. Dogs are not allowed; food and drinks follow and the event runs rain or shine.
Walkers follow the 5K course around Allegan Sports Complex on a route that stays inside the complex with no crossings into traffic. The event is community friendly, shirts can be purchased and registration includes a finishing medal.
September 2026
Walkers can complete the 5K on the Battle Creek VA Medical Center campus, a hilly two lap course up and down the hill, or walk the 5K virtually; children and strollers allowed.
Walkers can take the 5K course at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo on a cross country course with trails, hills and uneven off camber sections. Packet pickup is available Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and parking is at the school.
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..
Walkers follow a one loop course of 2 miles through Spring Valley Park in Kalamazoo. Post-race snacks and water are provided, shirts are included for registrations before September 1, and the walk takes place alongside the running races.
The event offers walkers a 5K and a 1 Mile course starting at the 401 Parking Lot at the corner of Jasper and Lovell in Kalamazoo. The flat route tours downtown Kalamazoo and participants receive a t shirt and a participation medal.
October 2026
Walkers follow the 5K out and back course on the KRV Trail from the Comstock Community Center at 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo. Packet pickup begins at 7:30 am race morning, timing is chip based, and a pancake and sausage breakfast is included for all..
Walk options on the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base roads include 3.1 Miles 5k and handcycle/wheelchair 3.1 Miles, plus virtual 3.1 Miles or 6.2 Miles, with shirts and medals provided.
A 18.6 Miles ruck march at Fort Custer (BLDG 2902, 2501 26th St, Augusta MI) requiring a 25 lbs ruck and completion in 4.5 hours with time standards that vary by age and gender. This pass fail event issues t shirts and badges based on original re..
November 2026
Offers a 5K in-person walk at WMU Student Recreation Center in Kalamazoo and a 5K virtual walk that can be completed anywhere. Walkers can register with or without a Dri-Fit shirt and pick up packets at the Student Recreation Center indoor te..
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..
April 2027
Walkers can join the in person and virtual 5K and the PNC Kids' 1K. Starts at Bronson Park downtown Kalamazoo; 5K walkers and strollers start about 1 to 1.5 minutes after runners and dogs are not allowed on the 5K course.
May 2027
Walkers can take the 5K course starting outside the ISAC building in Vicksburg, Michigan, alongside the run and bike events. Packets and shirts are available at the ISAC building, with shirts guaranteed for registrations before May 10, 2027.