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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 214 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in North Carolina below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K courses starting at 210 E. Water Street through historic Downtown Edenton, waterfront, Hayes Farm and active farm roads. Courses mix road, trail and gravel surfaces and packet pickup is available locally and a..
Walkers may choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes from 799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount NC on a clearly marked local course alongside the running races. Water is limited to the finish area each lap and EMS is not on site; walkers should b..
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 5K or untimed 1 Mile route through Downtown Statesville starting near 315 W. Broad St. Medals are provided for the 5K only, with walking occurring alongside the event's running races.
Walk the 5K course at Country Park south end in Greensboro, with the rally area at 3899 Jaycee Park Dr. Timed or untimed options are offered alongside racers, and walkers can attend a survivor ceremony and enjoy food trucks, music, games, and a k..
Walkers follow a flat 5K on Taxiway Bravo beside active Runway 17 35, beginning on a road near the airfield. Parking is at 9 Pinner Road with shuttle; security screening is required, water is limited so bring reusable bottles, and only registered..
Participants walk four laps around the track inside Charlotte Knights Baseball Field in Uptown, totaling 1 Miles, with mini cupcake stops from local bakeries on each lap. Jerseys and walker bibs can be picked up at the ballpark and strollers are..
Walkers may use the community 5K (3.1 Miles) course from 2201 Hull Rd in Fayetteville alongside the running races. The event welcomes walkers of all levels who can go at their own pace and enjoy family friendly activities, music, and vendors.
On the newly constructed Charlotte Braille Trail at Lions Services Inc., 4600 North Tryon Street Charlotte NC, walkers follow a multi sensory path with tactile sculptures and fragrant gardens. Distances include 1.86 Miles and Two miles; t shi..
Walkers can join the free 1 mile route behind the Hilton Greenville on Landmark Street in Greenville NC. The walk takes place alongside the 5K run and free participants do not receive an event t shirt.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 mile route starting at 12 N Main Ave, Newton, NC. Registration is free and refreshments are provided after the walk.
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 follow the 3.1 Miles course from The TenTwentySix Youth Hub in Rosman. The route is mixed surfaces with an initial gravel track, through woods and fields, alongside the French Broad River and across the Rosman airport and town.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles, or 26.2 Miles on a clear local course starting at 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston Salem. Water is limited to lap ends and the finish and race staff and EMS are limited, so plan for weather and carry..
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 complete the 5K (3.1 miles) course starting at 1000 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC in the Outer Banks. A water station is on course, water at start and finish, strollers and wheelchairs allowed, EMS on site.