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New Jersey Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in New Jersey for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 194 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in New Jersey below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K route on a park route at Cooper River Park, 5300 N Park Dr, Pennsauken Township, NJ. Walkers may go at their own pace, with water at the halfway point, light snacks, wheelchairs and strollers welcome and free parking on..
Walkers can take the 3 Miles 5K Walk from 200 Morris Pesin Drive Flag Plaza in Jersey City. The USATF Certified course runs along the Hudson River through Liberty State Park, sharing the event setup and amenities alongside the running races.
Walkers follow a stroller friendly 1 Mile course at RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford, held alongside the 5K and STEAMfest. Registration by September 15th guarantees a T shirt and pets are not allowed in the park.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles road course starting at Feigel Field that winds through Bogota streets, or a 1 Miles walk on the track. The 1 Miles event is hand timed and a 400m kiddie run walk is also offered.
Walkers can take part in the 5K course at Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel, NJ, held alongside the running race. Race day registration and packet pick up are available.
Walkers can take part in the 5K at Harry Dunham Park on Liberty Corner Rd in Basking Ridge, NJ, with options for stroller users and rollers alongside the running race. Registration fees are Adult $35, Child $25 and individuals with Down syndrome..
Walkers can complete a 5K course starting at Jack Curtis Stadium, 5300 N Park Drive, Pennsauken NJ. The family friendly route runs alongside the running race and follows a neighborhood style course suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Walkers can choose the 12K (about 7.5 miles) starting in Holgate and following a straight, flat, point to point course north on Long Beach Blvd. The walk includes water stations and race course supervision and finishes at the St. Francis Center.
Walkers can follow a 5K route through Veteran's Park at 2206 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ, on a park course with family friendly surroundings. Strollers are welcome but must line up at the back of the start and participant t shirts are distrib..
Untimed 1 Mile walks for adults and children start at South Mountain Reservation Clipper Pavilion in West Orange, NJ alongside the running races. The pavilion start places walkers within South Mountain Reservation park.
A 1 Miles walk at Batsto Village in Hammonton follows the historic village grounds. Race day registration and packet pick up begin at 8:30am and walkers receive race shirts and finisher medals while the walk runs alongside the 5K.
Walkers can take part in the in-person or virtual 5K at Colonial Park in Somerset, NJ. Personalized bibs are available if registered three weeks in advance, bib pickup is offered October 9 or at the event, all finishers receive a medal and virtua..
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles 5K course or a 0.62 Miles kids loop through scenic Rosedale Park in Pennington, NJ. Same-day registration is available and SPS student designed race t-shirts are offered while supplies last.
Walkers can join the 5K, a relatively flat course through scenic Harrington Park starting at Harrington Park School, 191 Harriot Avenue. Water stations at Miles 1 and 2 and professional pre race stretching support walkers.
The 1 Mile walk begins at 1 Cherry Lane in West Orange NJ alongside the 5K run. Packet pick up is at Dyamond Fitness and walkers receive a free drink ticket plus post race food and drinks at McCloone's Boathouse.
Walkers can join the 3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (1 Mile) through historic downtown Medford. The event starts at Medford Township Police Building, 91 Union St, on a flat course suitable for walkers.
Walkers follow a 5K route at Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick, starting near the Large Pavilion. Bib and free event t shirt pickup is at the Large Pavilion; registration is $15, capped at 200, and proceeds support the American Heart Association.