Wilmington

Walking Events Calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027

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Explore the top walking events near Wilmington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 6 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.

September 2026

Lion Pride 5K

Road Race Walk 5 km

Untimed 5K walk on the single loop flat course starting at St. Mark Catholic School rear parking lot, winding through the Tanbridge and Windemere neighborhoods. It is for walkers only and walkers will start early.

Untimed 5K walk on the single loop flat course starting at St. Mark Catholic School rear parking lot, winding through the Tanbridge and Windemere neighborhoods. It is for walkers only and walkers will start early.

October 2026

Run for the Ta Tas

Road Race Walk

Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route in the 5K Timed or the 5K Not Timed, or a 1 Mile Fun Walk, all starting and finishing at Mayfaire Town Center, 936 Town Center Drive, Wilmington. Parking is available in any legal spot at Mayfaire Town Cen..

Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles route in the 5K Timed or the 5K Not Timed, or a 1 Mile Fun Walk, all starting and finishing at Mayfaire Town Center, 936 Town Center Drive, Wilmington. Parking is available in any legal spot at Mayfaire Town Cen..

Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Southport | 21 mi from Wilmington

Road Race Walk 5 km

Walkers have a family friendly 1 Mile course starting at the back of Dosher Memorial Hospital at the corner of 9th St and Atlantic Ave, running alongside the event 5K. The street course has portos near the start and two water stations; virtual wa..

Walkers have a family friendly 1 Mile course starting at the back of Dosher Memorial Hospital at the corner of 9th St and Atlantic Ave, running alongside the event 5K. The street course has portos near the start and two water stations; virtual wa..

OMKC Non-Runners Run

Surf City | 24 mi from Wilmington

Road Race Walk 2 mi

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..

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..

The Compass Pointe 5K

Leland | 8 mi from Wilmington

Road Race Walk 3 mi

Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route from Compass Pointe Grand Lanai through the neighborhoods of Compass Pointe alongside the running race. Registration includes an official shirt and finisher medal and the event is private to residents and invited gu..

Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route from Compass Pointe Grand Lanai through the neighborhoods of Compass Pointe alongside the running race. Registration includes an official shirt and finisher medal and the event is private to residents and invited gu..

February 2027

Run Oak Island

Oak Island | 25 mi from Wilmington

Road Race Walk

Walkers can choose 1 Mile, 5K or 10K on flat, mostly oceanfront roads with minimal turns; the West Half Marathon is walker friendly at 13.1 miles with a 6.5 hour limit. Water stops are provided (1 on the 5K, 2 on the 10K) and routes s..

Walkers can choose 1 Mile, 5K or 10K on flat, mostly oceanfront roads with minimal turns; the West Half Marathon is walker friendly at 13.1 miles with a 6.5 hour limit. Water stops are provided (1 on the 5K, 2 on the 10K) and routes s..