Lake Lure
Walking Events Calendar near Lake Lure 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Lake Lure for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
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..
August 2026
Walkers can choose 5K / 3.1 miles, 1 Mile, or a 100 m dash, all starting at Patton Park on the paved Oklawaha Greenway with mostly flat terrain, one water station, and stroller and dog friendly.
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.
September 2026
Walkers can choose 8k, 5k, or the 1 mile fun run at Pardee Cancer Center in Hendersonville; 5k/8k entries get free shirts until Aug 14 and medals for the first 600.
Walkers may take part in the 3 hour, 6 hour, or 12 hour options on a flat paved out and back lap of 8.35 miles starting and finishing at the Pavilion on Park Square in Forest City. The course is largely flat with about 35% shade and well stoc..
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 mile on the scenic paved Ecusta Trail, starting at Hendersonville Welcome Center with gentle grades. Out and back courses are easy to follow, stroller friendly, and dogs must be on short leashes.
Walkers can choose the 1 mile Woof Walk or the 5K on a flat loop at Mills River Park; parking is on site and manual timing requires wearing a bib, so arrive 30 min early.
Walkers can choose a 5K route on the UNC Asheville campus or around UNCA's Karl Straus Track, following campus paths and the track. Water and snacks are provided, reusable bottles are recommended, strollers are allowed, pets only as service anima..
October 2026
Walkers follow a flat 5K on Taxiway Bravo beside active Runway 17 35, beginning on a road near the airfield. Parking is at 9 Pinner Road with shuttle; security screening is required, water is limited so bring reusable bottles, and only registered..
The event offers a 1 Mile untimed walk starting and ending in Hendersonville's Historic 7th Avenue District on a well marked, spectator friendly route near the Farmers Market.
November 2026
Walkers can choose the 5k along the family friendly greenway at Mills River Park, a flat course with surrounding mountain views. There is an untimed 1/2 mile fun loop for kids or shorter walkers, a water station around mile 1.5, and strollers..
Walkers can choose a 5K route or a 1 mile Wishbone Fun Run starting at Black Mountain Town Square, on charming mountain streets through a scenic historic downtown with more breathing room.
Walkers can enjoy the 5K on a fully marked USATF certified course in Biltmore Park Town Square; chip timing, free shirt if registered by Nov 1, and packet shipping.
December 2026
June 2027