North Carolina
North Carolina Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 214 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in North Carolina below and join the walking community at these great events!
July 2026
Walkers can choose 5 km, 10 km, or 13.1 miles courses starting at 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston Salem. The course is clear and local with water only at lap ends and the finish and EMS is not on site, so walkers should plan for weather and ca..
Walkers can choose the 5K course starting near Overton at 1825 Park Road West with mostly flat, scenic greenway sections, or the children's 0.5 Miles out and back on the greenway. Walkers are eligible for age group awards and pre registered 5..
Walkers can choose a 5K course or a 0.5 Miles kids Fun Run starting at 139 E. Main Street, Forest City NC. The Fun Run is free and both events are part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition running race series with proceeds benefiting local Rutherf..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St in Boone NC alongside the running races. The course is clear and local with water stations limited to lap ends and the finish and no EMS on site.
Walkers follow a 5k loop from FirstHealth Fitness Center in Pinehurst, circling the community among longleaf pines. The trail is gravel and pavement with modest inclines; strollers are welcome, only service animals are allowed, and snacks and wat..
Walkers can take a 3.4 Miles on course with a virtual 3.1 Miles option, starting at the Bridle Trail at Morrow Mountain State Park and following the road to the mountain top and back. On site walk entry is free and fresh watermelon and freezy..
August 2026
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles courses from 799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount NC 27801. Small race staff support the clear course, water is only at the end of each lap and at the finish, and EMS is not stationed on site so walk..
Walkers use an untimed 5K course beginning at Carrier Park Picnic Shelter at 220 Amboy Rd, Asheville, sharing the route with the timed run. Pre event packet pickup is available July 30 and 31 at Digestive Health Partners.
Walkers can join the 5K at Frank Liske Park in Concord; the event is timed and participants receive a timing chip. Onsite registration accepts cash, Zelle, Cashapp or Venmo, and water is provided.
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 3.1 miles or 6.2 miles routes starting at 421 Court Street in downtown Jacksonville, following riverfront and city streets at sunset. Routes run alongside the races with community support and officer high fives.
Walkers can choose measured 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 760 Orphanage Rd in Concord NC alongside the running races. The course is clear and low pressure but water is limited to lap ends and the finish so walkers should plan..
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk or the 5K and 10K out and back courses starting and finishing at the Valdese Community Center off Carolina Avenue. Routes run amid the Historic Valdese Festival, expect high temperatures and high..
Walkers can choose 50K, 25K or 5K at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC on marked trail loops. Terrain includes roots, rocks and climbs with 3.24 mile laps and 293 foot gain per lap; aid stations supply water, snacks and first aid, trekking poles..
Walkers can take the 5k course of 3.1 Miles starting at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Lincolnton and following part of the paved Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail. The rail trail is a 1.5 mile paved path with benches and town views, and packet pickup..
Walkers join the 5K at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands, with a stroller category and well behaved dogs allowed at the back of the pack. Free parking is available near the park, Highlands Recreation Park and the Post Office.
The event offers a timed 5K run walk at Bicentennial Park in Asheboro, with live music, food trucks and community resource stations. A virtual 5K option is available for remote participants.
Walkers can choose the 1 Miles fun run and walk starting at Statesville Soccer Complex on the Greenway, on a flat, fast course. A 5K running race runs alongside and dogs are not allowed.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone NC. Courses are clearly marked with limited water at lap ends and the finish and minimal race staff, so walkers should plan accordingly.
Walkers follow a 1 mile route through Downtown Waynesville, NC along the main street through the heart of town. The spectator friendly urban course is accessible to families and first time participants alongside the event races.