Newton
Walking Events Calendar near Newton 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Newton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
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 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 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.
September 2026
Walkers may take part in the 1 Miles Fun Run/Walk for youth and adults starting at 1851 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville NC 28677 alongside the running races. Event notes include No Dogs Allowed and Not Stoller Friendly.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 13.1 Miles, starting at 1581 12th St Dr NW in Hickory NC on a clear local course. The event is walker friendly with small staff; water is limited to the end of each lap and at the finish and EMS is not on site.
Walkers can choose a 5K or untimed 1 Mile route through Downtown Statesville starting near 315 W. Broad St. Medals are provided for the 5K only, with walking occurring alongside the event's running races.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 mile route starting at 12 N Main Ave, Newton, NC. Registration is free and refreshments are provided after the walk.
Walkers can choose a 1 Miles fun walk on the Greenway at 1875 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC, with stroller friendly terrain. No dogs allowed and the first 10 participants receive a free pair of Feetures socks; walkers join alongside the running ra..
November 2026
Walkers can choose 10 km or 5 km routes or a Youth Fun Run on the Hickory Foundation YMCA outdoor track in Hickory, NC. Maps are provided for the routes and packet pickup and race day registration are held at the Hickory Foundation YMCA.
Walkers can choose a 3.1K course or a shorter 1K fun loop through University City, with the event based at 3024 Prosperity Church Road. Packet pick up is at Run For Your Life University on Nov 21 and Nov 25 and there is no race day packet pic..
Walkers can use the 5K of 3.1 Miles at The Christian Mission, 919 N. Main St., Mooresville; strollers are welcome. Walkers are placed in Wave 3 for a relaxed pace and a kids fun run of 880 Yards is available for ages 10 and under.