Governors Island
Walking Events Calendar near Governors Island 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Governors Island for 2026-2027! We've gathered 254 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
November 2026
Offers 5K and 1 Mile walking routes starting at the Colgate Clock at the foot of Essex Street and Hudson Street along the Jersey City waterfront, with views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; official timing is provid..
Walkers follow the 5K route through Inwood Hill Park from the 600 West 218th Street park entrance. Early bib pickup is available, and walkers get live/text/email results and free finish line photos.
We Run Mount Vernon stages an in-person Thanksgiving Turkey Trot alongside its community run and walk events. Walkers meet for regular walks at the Gazebo in Hartley Park on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Walkers can take the 5K course through River Vale's picturesque streets, starting at Mark Lane Sports Complex. The family friendly route welcomes strollers and walkers of all ages alongside the running races and supports a local food pantry.
Walkers can use the flat 5K course at Greenview Park in Pequannock NJ, running through the town center. The event welcomes walkers and families and offers custom bibs and T shirts for the first 200 participants.
The walker wave offers a 5K route starting at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ, on a family friendly course on Thanksgiving morning. It runs alongside the running races and includes a finisher medal and event shirt.
The event offers walkers a 5K on the certified interior loop at John J Burns Park or a 1/2 mile family trail walk; strollers permitted and post race bagels and bananas.
The event offers a 5K route in Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the Unisphere in Queens. An untimed 5K option and a virtual 5K are available for walkers alongside the running races.
December 2026
Walkers can use the 5K course that starts and finishes at Seaford High School in Seaford NY. The fast flat route has only four right turns, runs through the town and includes hot chocolate and bagels at the finish alongside the running races.
Walkers follow a 5K paved course from 101 Crawfords Corner Road Holmdel NJ alongside the running races, with family friendly activities and a light breakfast.
Walkers can choose 5K timed, untimed or virtual options starting at 100 Hofstra University, Hofstra USA Building, Hempstead NY 11549, participating alongside the running races. All participants receive a shirt, jingle bells and a medal.
Walkers follow a celebratory 5K (3.1 miles) course at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on an accessible, untimed park route with aid stations and event support.
Walkers can do the 5K from 2900 Purchase Street in Purchase NY alongside the running races; participants receive a shirt, jingle bells and a medal.
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles (5K) or a 1 mile route along the Rockaway Beach boardwalk starting at Beach 108 on Rockaway Beach Drive. Check in and Santa suit pickup are at Healy's Pub 108-07 Rockaway Beach Drive, entries include a Santa suit..
January 2027
Walkers may choose a 1 Mile fun walk or a 5K route starting at Memorial Middle School in Fair Lawn, NJ alongside the running races. The course is chip timed with start and finish lines and T shirts are guaranteed for entries received by Dec 1..
Walk options are 5K or 10K out and back along the shore from Veterans Pier, Brooklyn; bathrooms nearby, informal bag check and finish line hydration provided; 10K cutoff 1 hour 40 minutes.
Walkers can choose 5K or Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) on a USATF certified loop course in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, with bathrooms, finish hydration and informal bag check.
Walkers can choose a 5K loop from Turtleback Rock in West Orange on mixed carriage roads and singletrack with rocks and roots and 300ft gain; bring fuel, HQ has water and toilets.
February 2027
Walkers follow a 5K route around Flushing Meadows Corona Park from the Queens Unisphere past the New York State Pavilion, with on site packet pickup, free finish photos and a virtual option.