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Minnesota Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 107 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Minnesota below and join the walking community at these great events!
July 2026
A 1 Miles march through Alexandria City Park held alongside a 5K run. Entry for the walk is $25 and children under 10 walk free and do not need to register.
The event offers walkers a 5K and a family 1K, both starting and finishing at Centennial Park in Richmond MN. The 5K winds through city roads and the Glacier Lakes Bike and Walking Trail, with parking and same day registration available.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles 5K route or a 1 Mile fun walk through Roseau City Park. Packet pickup is at the park and entry includes after the walk refreshments and a meal, with limited event shirts available the day of the event.
The walk is a 1.7 miles run and walk segment on Clearwater Forest property starting at 16595 Crooked Lake Road, Deerwood MN. The course goes through forest grounds and near the waterfront alongside paddle and bike sections of the event.
Walkers follow a one mile loop (1 Miles) around the scenic Mill Pond in New London, starting near 10 2nd Ave SW. The family friendly event is not officially timed and is open to all ages alongside the running race.
Walkers can enjoy a flat, scenic 5K out and back on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail starting and ending at Lost Lake Commons, 5515 Shoreline Drive, Mound MN 55364. The route is family friendly and stroller accessible alongside the festival final d..
Walkers can take the 5K from 90 Chestnut Avenue in Carlton along downtown and the Willard Munger State Trail into Jay Cooke State Park. Two water stops are provided, strollers welcome, dogs not permitted and walkers must walk only.
Walkers can take the on site 5K in Northfield from 510 Jefferson Parkway Spring Creek Park on residential roads with moderate hills (3.1 miles). A virtual 5K lets participants walk at their leisure and a free kids run circles a soccer field.
Walkers use the 5K route that begins and ends at Sunrise Park on South 2nd Street in Olivia. It is part of Corn Capital Days with a park festival setting near a corn feed and parade; walkers join alongside the running entries.
Walkers can choose a peaceful 1 mile memorial loop in Willow River, MN, or the family friendly 5K run/walk which welcomes walkers alongside runners. Virtual options and a kids fun run let families and remote walkers join.
Walkers can do a 1K tasting walk at Saint Croix Vineyards or a 5K along scenic vineyard paths near Stillwater. The 1K has three sampling stations; the 5K has two water stations and a finish water stop.
A 1 Mile walk and a 5K out and back route both start at Little Thistle Brewing, 2031 14th St NW, Rochester MN. Walkers receive a goody bag with a free drink token from Little Thistle and a free scoop of ice cream from Flapdoodles.
The event offers walkers a 5K route, plus a quarter mile kids fun run for ages 9 and under alongside the running races. Both start and finish at Serenity Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1125 Oakview Dr, Dilworth.
Walkers can join the 5 km run/walk and a 10 km course is also offered alongside the running races. Same-day registration and pre race check-in take place at the concessions area of Battle Lake Public School.
The event offers a 5K walk that starts and finishes at Royalton Elementary School and winds through downtown along the Platte River. There is a free Child's Fun 1K for ages 11 and under and a K9 Walk/Run alongside the running races.
Walk the 5k course at Bassett Creek Park, 32nd Avenue North, Crystal, MN, offered as in person or virtual options alongside the running race. The event raises funds for the NEAR Food Shelf and includes a free kids fun run while registration fees..
Walkers can join a 1 mile walk through Island Lake Park from Pavilion 2 at 3611 Victoria St N in Saint Paul. The walk takes place alongside the fun run and the school mascot will be there to cheer.
Walkers can join the 2 Mile fitness walk starting at Tri City United Montgomery Elementary & Middle School alongside the 5K Bun Run and Kids Half Mile Race. Pre registration is $25, late or walk up $30; only pre registered walkers are guaranteed..
The event offers a non timed 4K (2.48 miles) walk starting at 100 4th Avenue Southwest in New London. It is family friendly, supports Sole Hope, includes an on site booth with post event root beer floats and fellowship, and same day registration..
Walkers can choose 3 Miles, 3 Miles or 2.5 Miles routes starting at Bethel Haunted Forest, Mahnomen Trail, or Woodland Trails Regional Park. Trails range from natural buggy forest to easy double wide or partly paved paths and include post..