Blowing Rock
Walking Events Calendar near Blowing Rock 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Blowing Rock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
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.
August 2026
Walkers may choose 5K or 13.1 Miles from 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC, with water only at lap ends and finish, so plan for weather and supplies.
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 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.
September 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 13.1 Miles from 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory NC on a marked course alongside runners; water is limited to lap ends and finish and EMS is not on site.
Walkers can complete a 5K on a road course starting at 1203 Harbin Hill Rd in Mountain City TN. The event runs as a run walk and entry includes access to the First Responder Ribfest.
The event offers walkers an untimed hike starting at 962 Mt Jefferson Rd in West Jefferson NC that includes a 1 ish mile road climb and trail loop, covering 5 ish Miles with about 1600 ish feet of ascent. Walkers have a discounted hike option, su..
Walkers can choose the 5K course or the 1 Mile kids route, both starting and finishing at Robbins Pool 173 Lakeside Dr Blowing Rock NC 28605, with views of the Blue Ridge. The route includes a climb up Wonderland Trail Road alongside other Co..
It is an untimed trail walk of 3.1 Miles at Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro, NC on park trails. It is open to all ages, offered alongside the timed trail runs and includes a virtual run or walk option.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes starting from 355 M.L.K. Jr. St in Boone, NC. Courses are clear with finisher medals, water limited to the end of each lap and the finish, and minimal staff on site with EMS not stationed t..
October 2026
Walkers can use the 5K or 10K routes starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St in Boone, NC on clearly marked local roads. Water is limited to lap ends and the finish and EMS is not on site, so walkers should plan for weather and bring supplies.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 13.1 Miles routes starting at 1581 12th St Dr NW in Hickory NC on clear local roads, with water only at the end of each lap and at the finish and minimal on site EMS.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St in Boone on a clear local course alongside the running races. Water is limited to lap ends and the finish, EMS is not on site, so walkers should plan for weather and bring supp..
December 2026
Walkers can tackle 5K or 13.1 Miles starting at 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory NC on a clear course; water is limited to lap ends and finish and EMS is not on site.
April 2027
The event starts at 425 North Shady Street in Mountain City and offers walkers a 5K route into the Johnson County countryside. A 10K route is also offered alongside the running races on the same challenging course.