Chapel Hill
Walking Events Calendar near Chapel Hill 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Chapel Hill for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers can take part in the 1 km fun walk or choose 5 km, 10 km or half marathon walking distances in Raleigh, NC. Routes run alongside the event's run races and let participants pick a distance that fits their activity level.
September 2026
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile family course or the 5K route starting at 20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh NC, with dogs and strollers welcome. The event is untimed, offers onsite packet pickup, a guided warm up, and an optional commemorative meda..
Walkers may choose a 5K route or a Non Competitive 1 Mile run/walk starting at the City of Graham City Hall Campus, 201 South Main Street, Graham NC. The free community event includes a runner services station in the fire bays, park activitie..
Walkers can complete a 5K course starting at 4704 Fayetteville Road in Durham alongside the run portion of the community Stead Tread event. Entry is $35 with free entry for Lincoln patients and children 12 and under, and proceeds support Lincoln..
October 2026
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course on the scenic American Tobacco Trail starting at C.M. Herndon Park at 511 Scott King Road in Durham NC. Alongside the 5K run, participants pass color stations where they are dusted with colored corn starch.
Walkers can choose a 5K at the WakeMed Cross Country Course, 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, or the all ages 1 mile color run. 5K registration includes shirt, bib, finisher medal and post run refreshments and covers the 1 mile color run.
Walkers can take part in the 1 mile Awareness Walk at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh, held alongside the 5K races. Packet pick up is available, and registered participants receive a Run/Walk t shirt while supplies last.
Walkers can take the 1 Miles run and walk that begins and ends at the Miracle League of the Triangle Durham field in Durham NC, set amid a block party style event. The short route suits young children and people with disabilities and runs alongsi..
Walkers can take the 5K course at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC, following the official tournament course through the golf grounds. The event runs alongside the tournament prior to the second round of play and welcomes families and golf fa..
Making Strides of the Triangle is a community breast cancer walk that begins at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. Participants may register online for easy check in; the walk is not a race, walkers can stop as needed and a survivor area and e..
November 2026
Walkers can join the Solar Strides 5K Walk and Run covering 3.1 Miles, with start location at 230 E Cameron Ave in Chapel Hill alongside the running races. Bib collection is at check in and a virtual 3.1 Miles option is available for remote w..
Walkers can choose in person or virtual 5K, 10K, or 15K courses at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, start address 801 High House Rd., Cary NC. Parents in the 5K, 10K, or Fun Mile may push small children in strollers, and each child must be regist..
Oakwood24 is a 24 hour Run/Walk at Lakeside Retreats on unpaved trails with distance, time and relay options suitable for walkers alongside runners. The venue has camping, ample parking, family friendly activities and a Remembrance Hour.
December 2026
Walkers can use the 5K out and back course starting at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at Morehead Ave and Blackwell St. Street parking is available nearby, there is a water station on course and bagels and bananas at start and finish.
April 2027
Walkers can choose a family friendly 1 Mile or the scenic 5K trail at Northwood High School in Pittsboro NC. Courses use wooded paths, grassy fields and packed dirt with gentle rolling hills and flat stretches; leashed dogs welcome.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K (with a 5K split), Fun Mile, or Kids in Strollers routes around the North Scott Wake Tech campus at 6600 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh. Both in person and virtual options are available and finishers receive a medal..