Independence
Walking Events Calendar near Independence 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Independence for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers of all paces and ages can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a family 1 mile course at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, MO. Wave starts, timing optional with no chips; bibs on race day and swag shipped to registrants.
Walk options include a fun 2K (1.24 miles) and a 5K run/walk, starting at 3rd Street and Oak Street in Bonner Springs. Routes take place during the Tiblow Days community festival alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a 1 mile route starting at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. Timing is optional and coordinators can help track time; swag ships to your address and race bibs are provided on..
September 2026
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or the Family 1 mile route starting at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. Timing is optional with no timing chips, bibs provided on race day, and swag shipped to US addresses.
Walkers can choose a paved 2.09 km stroll around the pond, starting and finishing at Jesse James Park on the linked Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park trails. The course crosses a foot bridge and includes the park big hill; 5 km and **10 k..
The event includes a 1 Mile in person walk on the Kansas State School for the Blind campus in Kansas City, KS at 1100 State Avenue. It runs alongside the 5K run and offers a complimentary event t shirt to participants registered by September 1, 2..
Walkers can take part in the 5K walk starting at Fastenal Distribution Center, 9911 Woodend Road, Edwardsville, KS, held alongside the 5K run with on site race day registration and a post race grab and go breakfast. Proceeds support local youth p..
The event offers walkers 10 km or 3.1 miles routes through Corporate Woods in Overland Park on wooded park trails and paths. The start is at 9401 Indian Creek Parkway and the courses run alongside the running races.
Oktoberfest Run at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City offers walking options in the 5K, 10K, 13.1, and 1 Mile events. Walkers of all paces are welcome alongside runners; timing is optional and race bibs are provided..
Walkers can take the 5K route starting at Kansas School for the Deaf, leading through Johnson County Square Park and back to KSD. Water and light refreshments are provided to registered participants, and the event welcomes walkers alongside runne..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 or a 1 Mile family route at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. Wave starts are used, timing is optional without chips, and finish includes donuts for participants.
Walkers can do a 1 Mile teal trail on a fun course at SouthCreek Business Park, 7200 W. 132nd St., Overland Park near Metcalf. Packet pickup is available at Dick's Sporting Goods Town Center and at the race site, and a virtual 5K allows remot..
October 2026