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Walking Events Calendar near Sanford 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Sanford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers follow the 5K course of 3.1 Miles around Central Michigan University’s campus, starting at 349 E Preston St., Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. The course shares the route with the 5K run and benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route starting on John F Kennedy Dr in Bay City, MI, at the Ribfest site. Participants receive a day pass to the festival and a t shirt, and top two overall walkers receive medals, with the walk held alongside the 5..
August 2026
Walk options of 3.1 Miles and 1 Miles start at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College on an out and back course across an unused golf course with uneven grass, dirt trails and road. Entry is free.
Walkers follow a mapped 5K route in Linwood, MI, with course maps available. The event runs alongside the running races and posts results automatically on race day.
Walkers can choose a 5K run walk or a 1 mile flat unpaved walk through the woods at Midland City Forest, 2840 E. Monroe Rd, Midland, MI. Walkers start in a separate wave and the course has a midcourse water station plus post race snacks and w..
Walkers follow a road course through Ithaca over 3.1 Miles, starting and finishing at the High School (Ithaca Veteran’s Memorial Field). The event provides aid stations and post race refreshments, allows strollers, and grants free entry to childr..
Walkers choose 5K or 1 mile at Island Park with start and finish at west pavilion. The 5K uses Mill Pond trails and ends by the cupula while 1 mile is a loop around the park; both are free with snacks and donations encouraged.
Walkers can choose the 5K (day or night) or the 10K night course, both on flat, wide track and mountain bike trails at Midland City Forest. Night routes are marked with small LED lights and the 25K is run only; walkers are asked to finish bef..
September 2026
Walks take place on the nature trail at Finn Road Park and Campground in Essexville, MI, with options including a 5K, a 5 mile route and a free ¼ mile family walk for ages 10 and under. Post event refreshments and snacks are provided and..
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile road route starting and finishing at Zion Lutheran Church, 3401 E River Rd, Mount Pleasant. Registration is free and is handled near the start and finish line with shirt pick up available the day of the event..
Walkers can follow a 5K course in Emerson Park that runs all three legs of the Tridge and finishes on the ball diamond. There is also a free untimed 1 mile Calf Mile for kids 10 and under; finishers receive a medal and t shirts are available..
The event offers walkers a USATF sanctioned 5K run walk and a free untimed 3K family course that permits strollers and wheelchairs and passes through the Saginaw Children's Zoo. Both courses start at Saginaw YMCA, 1915 Fordney St, Saginaw MI..
October 2026
Walkers can complete the 5K on the Meridian Early College High School cross country course in Sanford, MI, alongside the running races. Costumes are welcome and glow in the dark medals plus goodie bags are provided; walkers who pre register by Oc..