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North Carolina Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 245 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in North Carolina below and join the walking community at these great events!
March 2027
The event features a 5K walking route of 3.1 Miles starting at McAlpine Creek Park (8711 Monroe Rd) in Charlotte, on park trails alongside the running races and a post-race celebration with vendors and music. Finisher medals are awarded to 5K par..
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile route starting at the Wildlife Center in Bur Mil Park along a paved Greenway. Dogs are welcome on leash but no retractable leashes and onsite packet pickup is available before the event.
An untimed 5K walk hosted at First Ward Park in Charlotte runs alongside the 5K run and raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition. Registration for the 2027 event opens in October.
The event offers a 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk in historic Downtown Beaufort, starting at John Newton Park, 500 Front Street. The walk is open to all ages and runs alongside the 5K run, with proceeds benefiting Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center.
April 2027
Walkers can choose the 5K or one mile routes starting at Foothills Brewpub, 638 West 4th Street in downtown Winston Salem, with 4th Street closed from Poplar to Spring Street. The course has water and aid stations and runs alongside the races..
The Walk to Win Against Hunger offers a 5K walk on the airport's 9,000 foot runway in Greensboro, a flat, smooth, wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly course with runway views. Bikes, rollerblades, inline skates and pets are not permitted.
Walkers can choose the 3.1 Miles 5K Run/Walk or the 1 Miles course starting at 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach NC. Routes run along a waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, an intracoastal bridge and oceanfront views and occur along..
Walkers can complete the 5K course at Fellowship Baptist Church, 911 W Main St, Clayton; the event welcomes relaxed walkers alongside runners and suits all ages. Post race vendors and refreshments are provided and packet pickup is at the church g..
Walkers can choose a family friendly 1 Mile or the scenic 5K trail at Northwood High School in Pittsboro NC. Courses use wooded paths, grassy fields and packed dirt with gentle rolling hills and flat stretches; leashed dogs welcome.
Walkers follow the 3K / 1.86 Miles course through South Charlotte, starting at 4519 Providence Road, Charlotte NC 28226, on an urban route alongside the 5K run. Registration fee is $30 and an afterparty festival offers food, music, and team tents..
Walkers have 5K and 1 Mile options starting at 182 High School Rd, Reidsville, NC. The 5K is a 3.1 mile paved asphalt route with a few hills winding through the outskirts of downtown Wentworth, and the entry fee is $40 covering runners an..
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.