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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 399 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Michigan below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
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.
Walkers can choose the 8K loop or the 3K Bobby Crim Walk around Lake Lansing, starting at 6260 E Lake Dr., Haslett. The course is a scenic autumn loop with official timing and refreshments including hot soup.
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 event offers a 1.5 mile walk route through Kollen Park in a park setting alongside the 5K run. Walk in registration is available and students enter free.
Walkers can complete the 3.1 Miles course around Lake Callis (1152 N. Gale Road, Davison MI) alongside the 5k run. A virtual run/walk option lets walkers do the distance on their own course and schedule, with medals and shirts mailed if purchased.
Walkers take the 5K route on two international runways at Bishop Airport, starting from Genesee Career Institute with participant shuttles to the airport. A competitive walk category with age group awards is offered; check race-week emails for bu..
Walkers join the 3.1 Miles 5k Walk around Consumer's Energy Plaza and downtown Jackson with easy parking at 1 Energy Plaza. Walkers must register for the 5k Walk to walk the entire distance; 5k and 10k participants receive a $10 gift certificate.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 7419 E Mt Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI. The course is marked, staff are limited, EMS is not on site, and water is only at lap ends and the finish.
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 take the 5K Trail Walk of 3.1 Miles on the beautiful trails at Coast Guard Park in Spring Lake near North Ottawa Dunes, Ferrysburg MI. The route has some single track sections, is less hilly than the 10K, and starts at the park tennis..
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 follow a 5K route at the Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, on mostly unpaved trails through woods, pine forest and restored prairie with native plants, wildlife and live music stations. Registration is $35 with same day onsite registrat..
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 take part in a 5K at County Farm Park in Ann Arbor on park paths with plenty of parking and restrooms. Participants check in at the pavilion for t shirts and refreshments and the event welcomes all ages from the local community.
The event offers walkers an untimed Bee Brave 5K Walk of 3.1 Miles from 7525 Alaska Ave SE, Caledonia MI. The walk is not timed, is offered alongside a timed 5K run, and has a registration fee of $30 with shirt cut off Sept. 20.
Walkers can join the 5K color run/walk starting at Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School, 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge MI 49285. The community charity event runs alongside other races, has a $30 entry fee and provides a finisher medal.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route from Brush Mall by RIM at 311 Mack Ave through Midtown and Downtown, passing Comerica Park. Parking is available in the South Deck at 311 Mack Ave. It includes shirt and medal; dogs may get a foldable tray.
Walkers follow a 5K course in Williamston starting at 220 N Cedar Street that is scenic and mostly flat. The route is marked and led by a bike volunteer, with printed maps at packet pick up and one aid station offering water and snacks.