Cornelius
Walking Events Calendar near Cornelius 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Cornelius for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Free community walk at Charlotte Motor Speedway offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or 50K route options, held alongside the informal 5K community run.
August 2026
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..
At Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, NC walkers use a marked 5K trail loop and may walk as many laps as desired within eight hours.
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 follow the 5K route starting outside Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis and finish with a lap around the bases to end on home plate.
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 follow a 3.1 Miles route from Carmel Middle School through 25 of Charlotte's tree lined neighborhoods, with music, food and family activities at the revel. The course is open to traffic so walkers must obey local traffic laws.
Walkers may choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles courses from 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord NC on a clear local course with limited water stations at lap ends and the finish.
Walkers can do a 5K of three laps around City Lake, with check in at the large shelter in Salisbury City Park, 316 Lake Drive. Participants must remove watches and phones before the start; food and water are provided.
Walkers can complete the 5K obstacle mud course at Porter Farms in Concord, featuring 18+ obstacles, mud pits, hydration points and rinse off stations. The course is open to women of all ages and can be walked alongside runners.
September 2026
Walkers can take part in a 5K walk at McAlpine Creek Park (8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC). The walk is held alongside the 5K race and benefits the Community Kitchen Program; youth 14 to 18 may request scholarships for the entry fee.
A 5K walk on the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway starts on Pit Road and passes through the infield road course and banked turns on a fully closed course, with walkers strollers and handcycles welcome.