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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!
October 2026
Walkers follow the 5k course of 3.1 Miles at 343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, on a mainly trail route. The route is mainly trail and scenic along the Red Cedar River, with packet pickup at the barn the night before and the morning of the event.
Walkers can use the 5k Run/Walk course of 3.1 Miles at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, MI, alongside the running races. Early packet pickup is available Friday at the YMCA and race day packet pickup is at the start area, shirts guaranteed with regist..
Walkers can use a low pressure course starting at 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, with a clear course and minimal staff. Water is available only at the finish area and at the end of each lap, so walkers should plan ahead.
Walkers can choose 8K, 5K or the shorter 1K fun run about 0.5 mile at Lake St Clair Metropark with start and finish at the Thomas Welch Activity Center. Packet pick up, chip timing and refreshments included; strollers and dogs welcome.
Walkers traverse scenic interior trails and shoreline on a dedicated 5.7 Miles walk starting at One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, MI. Walkers must walk the entire distance with no running allowed at any time and there is no course time limit.
Walkers follow the 5K route through downtown Grand Rapids from 555 Monroe Ave NW near Sixth Street Bridge Park with zombie actors and feeding zones along the course. Paid entry includes a custom shirt and bib and finishers receive a medal.
Walkers can choose 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K or 1K routes at Maple Beach, Kensington Metro Park in Milford MI. The mostly flat course runs through wooded parkland along Kent Lake; all distances are available virtually.
Walkers use the 5K course starting at Adrian High School on open roads with signage, crossing guards, police and volunteers; strollers are welcome. The timed course has a two hour limit and participant parking and post race pizza are available.
Walkers can choose the Cardinal 5K or 1 Mile Walk/Run, starting at Orchard View High School on a scenic course in Muskegon. The event welcomes walkers of all ages and abilities with a community atmosphere and volunteer support.
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..
Walkers can choose 1.75 Miles or 3.1 Miles routes starting at 501 W Smith St, Buchanan, that follow roads, paved trail, packed dirt and grass on portions of the McCoy Creek Trail with some hills and fall colors. Refreshments are provided afte..
Walkers can join the Día de los Muertos community walk at Granger Meadows Park covering 3.1 Miles. Walk or roll alongside the running race; non kid participants receive a Día de los Muertos finisher medal and T shirt.
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..
Walkers can enjoy the 5K at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Saint Johns, MI, on fully off road terrain of dirt road and grass with panoramic apple orchard views. The walk runs alongside the event's kids races and finishes near cider and donuts.
Walkers can take a 3.1 Miles out and back on the paved ITC trail or a shorter 1 Mile route, both starting at the pavilion at ITC Community Sports Park near 8 Mile and Napier. Parking and restrooms on site; strollers and wagons allowed; partic..
Walkers can join the community 5K at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, part of the Be the ONE Run/Walk supporting mental and brain health awareness. Registration includes an official T shirt, finisher medal and refreshments.
Walkers can take the 5K course starting at 10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton MI 48430 alongside the running races. Walkers receive a commemorative race bib, custom dri fit shirt, finisher medal, a small pumpkin and post race refreshments.
The event offers a 5K walk starting at Cascades Amphitheater through Cascades Park in Jackson MI on a park course. Walkers should register for the 5K walk if they intend to walk the entire 3.1 miles; those planning to run must register for th..