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Walking Events Calendar near Chester 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Chester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers can take a 2 Miles route around scenic Packanack Lake, starting at 6 Osborne Terrace, Wayne NJ, with refreshments and T shirt giveaways to the first 200 pre registered.
Walkers can join the 1 mile Walk & Roll around Roosevelt Park's lake in Edison on a scenic, wooded, shaded park road loop. The untimed, noncompetitive walk includes refreshments and water on course and has a $25 registration fee.
August 2026
Walkers follow a single 5k loop from the Oak Ridge Park parking lot in Clark NJ around Oak Ridge Park and finish behind the grassy staging area. Packet pickup and post event party are on the grass by the main yellow house; parking is nearby.
Walkers can complete a 1 Miles course on city streets starting at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair, passing sidewalks with cheering crowds. Walks run alongside the running races in a block party setting with DJ vibes and local vendors near Montclai..
A 2 Mile Health Walk winds through the historic Three Bridges community, offering a peaceful, family friendly route and children are welcome. Entry is $10 before Aug 1 and $15 after, with course refreshments and fire police support.
Untimed memorial 5K walk alongside the timed 5K run, starting at VFW Post 1302 at 300 Belgrove Drive, Kearny NJ. The family friendly course honors veterans with a patriotic atmosphere, refreshments and post event festivities for walkers.
September 2026
Self guided walks from Masker's Barn at Watchung Reservation with MapMyRun maps including 6 Mile, 3 Mile, 2 Mile on varied trails; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Walkers can enjoy the 1 Mile course at Princeton Battlefield State Park through historic parkland alongside the running races. Race day registration and packet pick up are available, and all participants receive race shirts and finisher medals.
The Fun Walk is a 1 Miles route starting at Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Road, Bridgewater NJ, on a flat paved course. Registration includes a t shirt for the first 150 registrants, plus music, donated food and an abundant amount of water and s..
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles hybrid course from Hershfield Park in Pompton Lakes, NJ, crossing fields, trails, roads and a pipeline path. The course is well marked with marshals and a single water stop at the course center; same day registration ru..
A 1 Mile health walk loops around Verona Park on park paths and nearby streets. The start area is Verona Park at Lakeside Ave and Bloomfield Ave and the walk is offered alongside the 5K race.
Walkers can use the 5K course beginning at One Boardwalk in Sparta along scenic Lake Mohawk, with same day registration available and race bibs and goody bags on race morning.
Walkers can take a 1 Mile route starting at 1000 US Highway 202 in Raritan, NJ. They may also join the 5K course alongside running and rucking divisions, with rucking described as walking while carrying a weighted rucksack.
A welcoming 5K walk on a fast, flat course at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ, set against scenic park surroundings. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and runs alongside the 5K race and a Kids Dash.
Walkers can choose a 2 km PupStrut or 1 mile fun walk in Hillsborough, NJ alongside the 5K and 10K, with finish line treats, music and family friendly entertainment.
Walkers follow the 5K Levee Loop at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg. Practical info: personalized bibs if registered three weeks ahead, bib pickup one hour before the event, free finish photos and an event T shirt.