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New York Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in New York for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 365 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in New York below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers can choose the non timed 1 Mile Fun Walk or use the out and back 5K course, starting at Tuscarora Nation House. Free parking at Nation House and Tuscarora Elementary; packet pickup is inside, cash or check only.
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Mile routes through Eldridge Park in Elmira NY on a community course alongside the running races. The event is a fundraiser for Able2 and offers on site bib pickup and day registration.
Community Empower Walk at Jones Beach Field 5 on Long Island runs alongside a 5K run and includes a resource fair and activity stations. Walkers take part in an organized walk and supportive community programming nearby.
Walkers take a scenic shaded 5K trail at Blydenburgh County Park on dirt roads and hard packed trails with a few sandy spots. Bathrooms are nearby, hydration is provided at the finish, and strollers and wagons are not permitted.
A family trail walk of 3.1 Miles starts and finishes at Gardiner County Park in Bay Shore, NY. A virtual Mile Mission lets walkers log miles outdoors or on a treadmill from Oct 1 to Oct 31 toward 26.2 Miles, alongside the in person races.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course starting at the Town of Horseheads Sports Complex in Horseheads, NY. The event is open to ages 18 and older, runs alongside the running race, encourages costumes, and guarantees shirts for registrations by Oct 1.
Walkers can take the 5K route starting at Dundee Area Historical Society, 26 Seneca Street, Dundee NY, alongside the running race. All participants receive free beer tasting with root beer, birch beer and ginger ale available for underage partici..
Walkers do a 1.5 mile walk (1.55 mile loop) on the trolly path around Goat Island with start and finish near 3 Sisters Island by the falls. Packet pickup is at the large tent in the east parking lot and walkers line up at the back.
Walkers can follow the 5K course starting and finishing at the lower parking lot of Saint Anselm’s Church in Shoreham, partly along the North Shore Rail Trail. In person entries have shirts guaranteed for pre registration by September 14 and a fa..
Walkers at Randall's Island Park can join a free, untimed 2 mile walk through the festival area with speakers and sponsors. Walkers may turn around at any point, use the Relax tent and festival amenities, and all finishers receive a medal.
Walk the 5K on scenic trails at Belmont Lake State Park on a stroller friendly, pet friendly course. Facilities include restrooms, parking and one water station, and walkers can receive a personalized bib if registered three weeks in advance.
Walk options: 9 Miles, 6 Miles, 2 Miles trail and 2 Miles road, starting at Wellsville Central School in Wellsville, NY on forest trails, rugged rocky sections or a paved country road. Routes have steep climbs, aid stations and enforced cutof..
Walkers can join the 5K in person at Croton Harmon High School, 36 Old Post Road South, then move up to Five Corners to line up for the start. A virtual 5K (3.1 Miles) is available between Oct 10 and 17, and the first 300 5K registrants g..
Walkers use the same trail route of about 20.5 miles, starting at 9280 Parade Grounds Road, Portage NY, through Letchworth State Park with waterfalls, overlooks, gorge trails and stone steps. Aid at Mile 6 and Mile 14; course cutoffs apply.
Walkers can choose 2k, 3k or 5k routes from the Luther Forest soccer fields in Malta, NY through 100 Acre Woods. Trails are mostly stone dust with soft forest sections and some hills, and strollers are not allowed.
Walkers may take part in the in person 5K at Eisenhower Park Field House in East Meadow or choose a virtual 5K option. The course runs alongside the running races and the event is open to everyone.
Walkers can join an in person 5K at Randall's Island Park in New York or a Virtual 5K. Dogs and strollers are allowed; kids have a 100m fun walk, and participants get medals, refreshments, and day of bib and T shirt pickup.
An untimed 5K walk in Prospect Park starting at The Peristyle. Categories include Adult Walker, Youth Walker and Kids Fun Run, with day of packet pick up available for participants.