Wake County
Walking Events Calendar near Wake County 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Wake County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Walkers can take part in the 1 km fun walk or choose 5 km, 10 km or half marathon walking distances in Raleigh, NC. Routes run alongside the event's run races and let participants pick a distance that fits their activity level.
Walkers can use 5K or 13.1 Miles, starting at 9300 Deponie Dr Raleigh NC on a clear course; water is only at lap ends and the finish.
September 2026
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile family course or the 5K route starting at 20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh NC, with dogs and strollers welcome. The event is untimed, offers onsite packet pickup, a guided warm up, and an optional commemorative meda..
Walkers can choose 6.5 Mile, 5K, or 1 Mile routes at WakeMed Soccer Park; dogs are allowed only in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile with a dog add on.
Walkers can complete 5K or 13.1 Miles on a clear course starting at 9300 Deponie Dr Raleigh NC, with limited water at lap ends and finish and minimal on site staff.
A charity walk of 5K starts at 810 N First Ave, Knightdale NC and supports suicide prevention and mental health services for HBCU student counseling centers. Walkers participate in a community fundraising route focused on student mental health.
The event offers a 5K road route starting at 180 E. Cameron Ave in Chapel Hill on roads in the Research Triangle alongside the running races.
Walkers can complete a 5K course starting at 4704 Fayetteville Road in Durham alongside the run portion of the community Stead Tread event. Entry is $35 with free entry for Lincoln patients and children 12 and under, and proceeds support Lincoln..
October 2026
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course on the scenic American Tobacco Trail starting at C.M. Herndon Park at 511 Scott King Road in Durham NC. Alongside the 5K run, participants pass color stations where they are dusted with colored corn starch.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K from the start at 9300 Deponie Dr Raleigh NC on clear local roads with limited water at lap ends and a low pressure, walker friendly event.
Walkers can choose a 5K at the WakeMed Cross Country Course, 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, or the all ages 1 mile color run. 5K registration includes shirt, bib, finisher medal and post run refreshments and covers the 1 mile color run.
Walkers can take part in the 1 mile Awareness Walk at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh, held alongside the 5K races. Packet pick up is available, and registered participants receive a Run/Walk t shirt while supplies last.
Walkers can take the 1 Miles run and walk that begins and ends at the Miracle League of the Triangle Durham field in Durham NC, set amid a block party style event. The short route suits young children and people with disabilities and runs alongsi..
Walkers can take the 5K course at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC, following the official tournament course through the golf grounds. The event runs alongside the tournament prior to the second round of play and welcomes families and golf fa..
The event offers walkers a 1 mile course through small town neighborhood streets starting at 129 North Main St, Wendell, NC. The walk follows the 5K route, welcomes strollers, and has packet pickup at the WUMC Fellowship Hall.
Making Strides of the Triangle is a community breast cancer walk that begins at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. Participants may register online for easy check in; the walk is not a race, walkers can stop as needed and a survivor area and e..