Missouri
Missouri Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Missouri for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 128 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Missouri below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
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 can take part in the 5K Glow Walk starting at 1021 W Buchanan St in California, MO as part of the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival. The event is walking only and offers a family friendly glow route alongside the festival races.
At Rutledge Wilson Farm Park in Springfield, walkers can use community farm paths, enjoy a Highland cow encounter and corn maze, and walk at their own pace or complete 1K or 5K. Ages 4 and up receive an official event T Shirt.
Walkers can use the 5K course starting and finishing at Foster Recreation Center through the scenic Missouri State campus. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome; packet pickup, music, snacks, and a recovery zone are available at the finish.
Walkers can join the 5k walk of 3.1 Miles starting at 100 Branson Landing Blvd in beautiful Branson, MO along the same course as the running race. Registration is free and the walk is part of a POW/MIA observance supporting affected families.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 Mile course starting at 550 Weidman Rd in Saint Louis. Onsite and virtual options are offered; every registration includes an event shirt if entered by 9/6/26. Virtual shirts are mailed after the onsite event wi..
Walk of Faith 5K at Bethel Park in Columbia with family friendly entertainment and food vendors. A virtual 5K option is available and its fee includes shipping of the event packet and shirt.
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 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.
Family friendly 5K walk on the Color Run course in Aurora, Missouri, at 21172 Wolfe Road, Aurora MO. Color stations and a finish line timer are provided; paid registrations include a T shirt if received by Sept 1. Ages 10 and under register free..
Walkers can choose the 2K family route or the hillier 5K (3.1 Miles) course through park trails and Ozarks hills, starting at Little Heroes Park, 108 Little Heroes Circle, Walnut Shade. Routes run alongside the running races and suit families..
Walkers take a 3.2 Miles course starting at Holy Redeemer, 341 E Lockwood Ave in Saint Louis alongside the running races. The community event highlights school spirit and a celebration of 125 years.
Walkers can choose 5K or 1K routes at Carthage Municipal Park in Carthage, MO. The event is pet friendly with or without a pet, requires non retractable leashes, allows baby joggers and strollers, and the 5K has electronic timing.
Walk 22 Miles or 2.2 Miles at Frankie Martin's Garden, Cottleville MO. Long route has rest stops with shuttles and refreshments; the 2.2 Miles route is self supported, family and dog friendly and has no on course refreshments.
Walkers are welcome on the 3.1 Miles community course that begins at 950 Airport Rd in Osage Beach, MO alongside the running races. Food vendors and recovery resources are on site and the event is family friendly.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 5K, or 10K routes on the trails at Legacy Park in Cottleville, MO. Participants should carry their own nutrition, water and electrolyte drink will be available on course and there is a 2 hour cutoff for each cou..
Walkers can join the 5K course starting at 215 N Clay Ave, Kirkwood, MO. The event is family friendly and benefits the school. Packet pick up is Fri Oct 2 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat Oct 3 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and a post race party offers f..
A short 1K BuddyWalk on Historic C Street in Springfield, Missouri, begins at 209 W Commercial St and follows a family friendly route through the community. The walking only event runs alongside the 5K race and welcomes walkers of all abilities.
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles routes starting at The Summit Church, 225 Redemption Rd, Rogersville, MO, on a community course alongside the running races. Family friendly atmosphere includes music, bounce houses and post event food..