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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 366 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in New York below and join the walking community at these great events!
November 2026
Walkers follow the 5k of 3.1 Miles at Craig Park, Painted Post NY alongside runners. Bib pickup and on site registration are at Craig Park Pavilion with early pickup at Corning YMCA; first 500 registered receive gloves.
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.
Walkers follow a 1.22 miles route starting at Jamesville Dewitt High School, held alongside the 3.22 miles run. The course begins and finishes at the school as part of a community charity event.
December 2026
Walkers can choose a 5K course or the family friendly 1 mile route at Stewart Park Pavilion. The event is outdoors rain or shine with cookies, cocoa and family activities alongside the running races.
Walkers can take the 5K course that starts and finishes at the Buffalo Holiday Market and follows an illuminated route around the Buffalo State University campus with tree lined streets. The family friendly route includes a shirt, bib, a free dri..
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 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.
The Yeti 5K Walk is a 5K starting at 9 Clinton St in New York Mills. Walkers receive a custom winter beanie and a finisher medal and the walk is a walking only event alongside the Utica Ugly Sweater races. Registration fee is $37.00.
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 follow a snowy 5K course through Arcade Winterfest, starting at Arcade Elementary and finishing at Arcade VFW alongside the running race. Registration includes onsite options the day of the event and 5K participants who sign up on or befo..
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..
Chip timed 5k on a two lap loop around Osprey's Dominion Vineyards in Peconic NY on cross country style terrain suitable for walkers. Walking is allowed; strollers are permitted but not recommended due to uneven ground.
The event offers walkers a group 5k hike from Hopkins Point Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park alongside a 10k run option. The event is free, not a race, participants may bring a snack or drink and cake will be served.
Walkers follow the 2 Mile Run/Walk on Main St in Patchogue along town streets, with course details available. Packet and bib pickup is at West Ave and Main St by Blue Point Brewery, with suggested parking north of Main St or via Waverly Ave.
Walkers will follow the chip timed 5K course at Three Brothers Wineries & Estates in Geneva NY, routed through the estate with vineyards, three wineries, a brewery and a café in the Finger Lakes. Registration includes a shirt, reusable glass, a c..
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.