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Michigan Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 396 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Michigan below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
Walk the 5K (3.1 miles) course at East Jackson Community Schools on a flat and fast route finishing on the EJ track. Walkers must register for the walk if they intend to complete the entire 3.1 miles and must register for the run if they plan to..
A community walk for suicide awareness at the Miracle of Life Building, UP State Fairgrounds, Escanaba MI, open to public and registered walkers. Fees are $25 adults, $10 children 16 and under, $20 per person for groups of four; includes brat fry, ba..
Fun Walk is a non competitive 1.25 Miles stroll through the Detroit Zoo with educational activities and treat stations. Strollers are allowed and registration is required for participants ages 2 and older.
Walkers join the 5K Walk covering 3.1 Miles on a course at Cascades Park in Jackson, MI, alongside the running races. Registration is $30, registration closes August 31, and registering by August 28 guarantees a t shirt.
The event offers a 5k walk of 3.1 Miles starting at Conrad Hall in East Lansing. Dogs are welcome leashed and asked to start at the back, course maps and parking information are provided, and packet pick up is available before race day.
Walkers can choose a 5k route or a 1 mile walk or roll starting at Townsend Park, 8280 6 Mile Rd Cannonsburg MI. Routes run alongside the event's cycling races and have mapped courses available.
The event features a 1 Mile memorial walk starting at 3755 S Division, Wayland, MI, on the Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest grounds. A $5 registration fee covers Balloonfest entry and funds support local people affected by loss, with a Recognition Rew..
Walkers can join the Run/Walk over 5.04K starting at 401 S Union St, Traverse City. A family Kids dash of 0.4K for ages 12 and under runs alongside the races and registration fees apply.
Walkers can take part in the 5K run walk on a fast scenic course starting and finishing at Ludington Park along the shores of Little Bay de Noc. 5K finishers receive a shirt and medal and there are overall and age group awards.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 457 Emma Dr, Corunna MI. The course is clear but staff are minimal, EMS is not stationed on site, and water is limited to the end of each lap and the finish, so plan accordingly.
Walkers can take the 3.1 Miles 5K starting near the historic 6th Street Bridge at 731 Front Ave NW, a relatively flat downtown route crossing several bridges. The course is stroller friendly with aid stations and virtual 5K option.
The 5K Walk follows 100% paved, scenic streets of Fenton and starts at St. Johns Catholic Church in Fenton, MI. Walkers are chip timed and receive a dri fit race shirt and finisher medal, with pre race packet pickup at St. John Catholic School.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route or a shorter 1 Mile course through the Alkebu-Lan Village I94 Industrial Park at 7701 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213. Race day registration and check in starts at 7:30.
The event includes a 5K scenic loop in Fair Mott Park and Dye Meadows from Carman Ainsworth HS, a 1 Miles color walk, or the 4.1 Miles combo. Packet pickup morning at the HS; walkers get a t shirt; 5K walkers a medal.
A 5K walk starts and finishes at the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 in Three Oaks, MI, alongside the 5K run. Packet pickup is available, free parking and refreshments are provided, and results are officially timed and posted live.
Walkers can follow the 5K Run/Walk course of 3.1 Miles through Riverbends Park in Shelby Township at 5700 22 Mile Rd. The walk takes place alongside the 10K run and Kids Fun Run on race day.
Walkers can join a 5K on an easy course through the scenic pathways of Kensington Metro Park, starting at the West Boat Launch Picnic Shelter with signage to guide participants. Bibs must be worn and the event welcomes walkers of all ages and abi..