Shelby
Walking Events Calendar near Shelby 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Shelby for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 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
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..
September 2026
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..
October 2026
Walkers can do repeated 5K loops or choose 25K or 50K on an easy out and back gravel trail at 4611 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, NC with some up and down. Aid stations supply food, water, Tailwind and first aid; walkers must meet the event time..
Walkers can complete the 5K on the flat runway and taxiways at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with close views of aircraft. Participants park at Charlotte Premium Outlets and are bused to the secure airfield, and those 18 and over must..
November 2026
This festive, family friendly run/walk features a scenic 5K trail through Allison Creek Park. Walkers receive a free race T shirt and complimentary water and snacks, with children’s activities and a costume contest on site.
Walkers can join the 5K course of 3.1 Miles, starting at the LYCC of Gardner-Webb University and winding through the town of Boiling Springs. A kids 0.5 Miles fun run is held alongside the running races.
December 2026
Walkers can join the 5K Run/Walk covering 3.1 Miles, starting at 605 W. Kings St., Kings Mountain NC, with an in person course and a virtual option. The event also features a kids fun run alongside the running races.
June 2027