Springfield
Walking Events Calendar near Springfield 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Springfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
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.
The event offers walkers a 5K Run/Walk at Thornapple Plaza, 301 E State Street, Hastings, and families have a free kids 1 mile fun run for ages 12 and under. Packet pick-up and late registration are at the Wellness Center and on race day at T..
September 2026
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.
The Family Walk is a 1.15 Miles stroll through downtown Charlotte starting at 321 E. Harris St, passing amid Frontier Days Parade spectators. It welcomes all ages and abilities, includes finish line music, snacks and drinks, and registration for..
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..
Walkers can choose a 5K on the paved Paul Henry Thornapple Trail by the river, staging at Middleville Gazebo with street and Village Hall parking. A family friendly GLOW Stroll features glow in the dark decorations and trick or treat bags, with c..
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
Walkers can take part in the 5K, starting in the Student Parking Lot (West) at Coldwater High School, 275 N Fremont Street. Packet pickup is at the high school; all participants receive a tee shirt and age group medals are awarded alongside the r..
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..
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.