New Hampshire
New Hampshire Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in New Hampshire for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 47 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in New Hampshire below and join the walking community at these great events!
August 2026
Walkers follow a 5K course starting and ending at the Keene Family YMCA at 200 Summit Road in Keene. A water station at the halfway point and stroller access with a $10 stroller fee support walkers, and prizes are awarded by age division.
Walkers can complete the 3.1 Miles course on Canaan Street in Canaan, NH while supporting the Canaan Street Lake Association’s work to preserve the lake. Registration has tiered fees, early bird, regular and race day, with reduced rates for child..
Competitive walkers follow a 10 km course through Rye NH starting on Central Road near Partners Bank using 211 Central Rd for GPS. Live field limited to 500; cash prizes and limited special T shirts go to top 3 men and top 3 women.
Walkers can choose 3m or 6m routes starting at Northeast Delta Dental, Two Delta Drive, Concord NH, with a course map available. Race day registration and bib pick up are offered and there is both an in person and a virtual option.
Walkers can choose the 5k walk at Memorial Field in Concord NH as one of three activities in the Fit4acause Triple Challenge alongside bike, Bootcamp and yoga. A virtual triple challenge option is available for remote participation.
Walkers follow a certified 5K course that begins in front of the Gilford Village Store as the kick off to Gilford Old Home Day. Bib pick up is at Gilford Elementary School and parking is available at Gilford Elementary or the Middle and High Scho..
MammothMarch New Hampshire is a 20 miles single loop in Bear Brook State Park over unpaved trails, gravel roads and forest floor. Walkers use staggered starts and aid stations with water, food and toilets every 5 to 7 miles.
September 2026
Walkers take the 5 km course at 7 Stadium Drive in Nashua, NH alongside the 5K run. Service member and veteran entries and youth 12 and under are listed as free and event shirts and registration information are available.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course starting at Hesky Park in Meredith NH. The event is dog friendly with a one dog per walker limit and offers a virtual run walk option where participants can complete the distance from their own course and receive..
The event features an untimed 5K walk at Gould Hill Farm in Contoocook, held alongside the timed 5K run. The course runs across the farm grounds and supports the Colon Cancer Coalition, with day of packet pick up and a course map provided.
Walkers can enter 10K or 5K routes finishing at Gorham Common; the 10K starts on Route 16 near the Great Gulf Wilderness Trailhead and the 5K at the US Forest Service Ranger Station. The 10K drops 574 feet and has water stations.
A casual 5K walk starting at Mine Falls Park Stellos Stadium Entrance that follows the trails of Mine Falls. Open to all ages and dogs, walkers can go at their own pace alongside the running races.
Walkers follow a 5K course from Heads Pond trail at Hooksett Rd and Post Rd on hard packed stone dust through woods to Hooksett Library. No strollers or dogs; portable toilets and a shuttle are provided.
Mine Falls Park, 7 Stadium Drive, Nashua offers a 3K walking trail and a walking friendly 5K route. Trails run through woods and by the river, with some paved sections but mostly dirt and uneven surfaces, and the course is open to the public..
Walkers can join the 5K course starting in the parking lot behind St. Martin Church at 120 Maple Street, Somersworth NH. The family friendly event includes free face painting, snacks, goodie bags, activities and post race refreshments, and dogs o..
Walkers follow the 5K course of 3.1 Miles starting at The Downtown Gym and Training Center, 171 Fair St, Laconia, NH. The event is a run and walk alongside the race and raises funds for Rock Steady Boxing Lakes Region.
Walkers can choose the 5K course starting at Mascenic Regional High School, 175 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich NH. The walk is offered alongside the running races as part of the MRHS Homecoming community celebration.
Walkers may take part in the in person 5K at WDH Portsmouth Outpatient Center on the Pease Tradeport or complete a virtual 5K anytime, anywhere. The course is much flatter, has a block party feel and the event is rain or shine.