Hempstead
Walking Events Calendar near Hempstead 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Hempstead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 174 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
December 2026
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 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..
February 2027
Walkers can take the 3.1 Miles certified course through Central Park, beginning at Naumburg Bandshell on Terrace Drive near West 72nd Street. The event is fully accessible and pet friendly, with walkers welcome alongside runners, strollers, and w..
March 2027
Walkers follow a circular 3.14 mile course in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, starting and finishing near Queens Theater and visiting the Unisphere and Fountain of the Planets. Bathrooms and porto johns are nearby, hydration at the finish, informal..
Walkers can choose the 5K course or the 1 mile fun run from St. Joseph School, 450 Franklin Avenue, Garden City. Early packet pickup is available at St. Joseph School and virtual walkers may post times online and have bibs mailed.
Walkers can choose 5 km or a 1 mile family walk from Smithtown Elementary School in Smithtown. The relatively flat course runs through residential streets with police control, water stops and mile splits, and bib pickup is available before an..
The 5K walk starts at Farmingdale High School on Woodward Parkway between 11th and 9th Ave in Farmingdale NY. Water stations every mile, breakfast pre and post event, free finish photos, and personalized bibs if registered three weeks in advance.
April 2027
Walkers can choose a 4 Mile boardwalk course or a 1/2 Mile kids route, both starting and finishing at the Allegria Hotel on the Long Beach Boardwalk. Amenities include refreshments, free finish photos and bib pickup at the hotel.
Walkers can enjoy the 5K route at Eisenhower Park Field 2, Parking Lot 2 in East Meadow, NY, on a flat, fast course within the park. Water and finish line refreshments are provided; there is limited day of registration and a free kids fun run alo..
Walkers follow the 5K course at Lindenhurst Fire Dept Training Grounds in a family friendly setting with a surprise Easter egg hunt on the route. Free finish line photos and personalized bibs are available if registered 3 weeks ahead.
Walkers follow the 5K course in Eisenhower Park at Parking Field 2 in East Meadow NY, with park surroundings and restrooms on site. Free parking including handicap spaces, snack bags, personalized bib options and free finish line photos are provi..
Walk for Resilience offers a 5K course in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, welcoming walkers of all levels in a calm, inclusive setting. Amenities for walkers include water and light snacks, port a potties, bag drop and free finish line photos; perso..
Walkers can join the 5K on the walk and bike path at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, with baby strollers and joggers permitted if they line up in the back. Bibs are provided for all and refreshments and post race snacks are available.
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk/Roll through Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the route near the Queens Museum and Queens Theater. Amenities include refreshments, a finish line celebration, an event tee shirt and a virtual option for r..
May 2027
Walkers follow a three loop 5K course on Fordham University Rose Hill Campus with start and finish in the same spot alongside the run. Registration includes access to a post race community breakfast and free finish line photos.
Walkers can follow the 5K course starting at The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, with a mapped route available online. Amenities for walkers include free finish line photos, live, text and email results, and in person or virtual bib pickup with per..
Walkers can follow the 5K route starting at 348 Dyckman St, New York, alongside the running race on a community course. A pre race meetup and warm up are offered, with free bag check, personalized bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance, and free f..