Cape Girardeau

Walking Events Calendar near Cape Girardeau 2026-2027

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Explore the top walking events near Cape Girardeau for 2026-2027! We've gathered 5 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.

August 2026

Cobden Peach Festival 5k

Cobden | 21 mi from Cape Girardeau

Road Race Walk 5 km

A 3.1 Miles community walk around Cobden Community Park on Locust Street between Old Highway 51 and Appleknocker Road. Walkers are listed in age groups with a stroller division and awards, held alongside the 5k run.

A 3.1 Miles community walk around Cobden Community Park on Locust Street between Old Highway 51 and Appleknocker Road. Walkers are listed in age groups with a stroller division and awards, held alongside the 5k run.

September 2026

Advance Labor Day Picnic 5K

Advance | 25 mi from Cape Girardeau

Road Race Walk

Walkers can take the 5K that starts and finishes in Westfield Park on a flat course that leaves the park and returns with the last half mile on the paved running trail. Entry is $25, t shirts are delivered after the race and strollers are welcome..

Walkers can take the 5K that starts and finishes in Westfield Park on a flat course that leaves the park and returns with the last half mile on the paved running trail. Entry is $25, t shirts are delivered after the race and strollers are welcome..

Rocky Ledges 10K Trail Run

Makanda | 27 mi from Cape Girardeau

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km

Walkers can choose 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) routes on the trails of the SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in Makanda, IL. The event is open to individuals and teams of all ages and includes a trail safety talk 10 minutes b..

Walkers can choose 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) routes on the trails of the SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in Makanda, IL. The event is open to individuals and teams of all ages and includes a trail safety talk 10 minutes b..

Nolan Weber Believers 5K Fun Run Walk

Jackson | 10 mi from Cape Girardeau

Road Race Walk 5 km

Walkers may use the 5K (3.10 miles) or 1 Mile (1.0 miles) courses from the JHS soccer field parking lot on a road course. Participation medals, snacks and a dog friendly PUP tent with doggie bags are provided.

Walkers may use the 5K (3.10 miles) or 1 Mile (1.0 miles) courses from the JHS soccer field parking lot on a road course. Participation medals, snacks and a dog friendly PUP tent with doggie bags are provided.

November 2026

Reindeer 5K - Anna

Anna | 18 mi from Cape Girardeau

Road Race Walk

Walkers may choose 5K or 1 Mile routes that start at Anna Arts, 125 W Davie St, in downtown Anna, Illinois, and follow downtown streets during the Christmas in Downtown Anna events. Entry is $25 in advance or $30 day of, and a free kids fun r..

Walkers may choose 5K or 1 Mile routes that start at Anna Arts, 125 W Davie St, in downtown Anna, Illinois, and follow downtown streets during the Christmas in Downtown Anna events. Entry is $25 in advance or $30 day of, and a free kids fun r..