North Carolina
North Carolina Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
Monthly updates for North Carolina
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Explore the best walking events in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 214 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in North Carolina below and join the walking community at these great events!
April 2027
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K (with a 5K split), Fun Mile, or Kids in Strollers routes around the North Scott Wake Tech campus at 6600 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh. Both in person and virtual options are available and finishers receive a medal..
Walkers can take part in the 5K run/walk in Greenville, NC, hosted by East Carolina University Student National Dental Association. Registration is $35 through March 15 and includes a t shirt, with higher pricing after that.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile course starting at Tanglewood Park Concert Shell, 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons NC. Options include in person or virtual walking entries, held alongside running races.
Jamison Park in Winston Salem hosts walks of 3.1 miles and 1 mile, plus a Warrior Walk 1 mile with free registration for colon and colorectal cancer patients, survivors and their caregiver, and a virtual logging option.
Walkers can join an easy paced 1 mile walk on the Salem Lake Trail in Winston Salem, following the loop that circles Salem Lake. The walk is a walking only event held alongside the 5K and 7 Miler races.
May 2027
Walkers can use a 3.1 Miles course at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, offered in person as a timed run/walk or virtually. In person entries include an optional race t shirt; virtual registrants have scheduled shipping for add ons.
The event offers walkers the 3.1 Miles Run/Walk at Kituwah Mound 3831 Ela Rd, Bryson City NC, on a mixed course of road, farm road and trails through the historic site. The route is suitable for first timers and seasoned walkers and runs alongsid..
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile run walk routes that start and end at the hospital in Louisburg and pass through downtown and hospital grounds. Participants receive a t shirt and swag bag if registered by May 8.
Walkers can choose the 5K course at Quarry Park, a two loop route at 1790 Quarry Rd, Winston Salem NC. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race day, and registration carries a $30 fee.
June 2027
Walkers can choose 5K or 8K routes starting at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC. The event runs alongside the running and ruck challenges and carries a $30 registration fee.
Walkers have a 1 Mile fun walk starting at the field beside the YMCA Pavilion in Albemarle, following a scenic route through historic downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Parking is available near Y Park and the lot across from the pavilion, and a..
Walkers follow a flat downtown 5K route from 301 N. Cool Spring St through city streets with a start and finish area. The event runs alongside the running races, supports a local scholarship fund and includes a virtual option.
July 2027
Walkers can take the 5K course through the small mountain town of Andrews, beginning at Andrews Town Centre Shopping Center on Wilson Street. The family friendly event welcomes walkers and strollers and provides a T shirt plus snacks and drinks f..
October 2027
Walkers can choose 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K or 1 Miles routes starting at 6278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach NC, on a coastal island course with oceanfront views through residential communities. The 5K is offered as a run walk alongside th..