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Walking Events Calendar near Jacksonville 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Jacksonville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
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.
September 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 1K routes starting at 100 Recreation Blvd, Jacksonville NC, suitable for casual walkers alongside the races. The event includes local vendors, onsite entertainment, finisher medals and youth mental health resources.
Walkers follow the 5K (3.1 miles) course in Swansboro, starting at the Swansboro Rec Center at 830 Main Street Extension. The course has three water stations, allows strollers and wheelchairs, and runs alongside the event running races.
October 2026
Walk options of 0.5 Miles and 1.5 Miles start at Faith Harbor United Methodist Church and finish at The Salty Turtle, with a donut and water stop at the halfway mark. The course is stroller and wheelchair friendly, no dogs except service dogs..
An accessible one mile walk at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex in Jacksonville NC on a smooth, family friendly course suitable for strollers, wheelchairs and walkers. Walkers should bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a lawn chair as f..
November 2026
Fully supported 24 hour event at Tideland Trailhead in Cedar Point NC on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through salt marsh and forest on crushed gravel with bridges. Walkers may walk as much as they like and will see changing tides and abundan..