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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 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 choose the 5k or 10K routes on the A & Y greenway with start and finish at Country Park in Greensboro. The course includes water and aid stations and links to longer races via the Double Barrel Challenge alongside running events.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1M, or 26.2M routes starting at 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston Salem, NC. The course is clear but water is limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and EMS is not stationed on site so walkers should..
Walkers follow the 5K course starting at Mint Hill Town Hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill NC. Packet pickup is available Friday at Pour64 and on race day at Mint Hill Town Hall, and walkers join alongside the run in this fundraiser.
Walkers can use the 5K course at McAlpine Creek Park on Monroe Road in Charlotte. Registration includes a race t-shirt, chip timing, swag bag and post race food, and a 1K fun run is also offered.
Remembrance Walk includes an interactive 1.2 mile route beginning and ending at East City Church and weaving through McClintock Woods on neighborhood roads. Markers with candles mark pregnancy stages; parking and restrooms available.
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..
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..
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..
Walkers can complete the 5K community course in Halifax starting at 13763 NC 903, enjoying a casual pace alongside runners and joggers before the Halifax County Community Harvest Days. The event welcomes walkers of all experience levels.
Walkers can complete the 5K on the flat runway and taxiways at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with close views of aircraft. Participants park at Charlotte Premium Outlets and are bused to the secure airfield, and those 18 and over must..
Walkers can choose 5K or 1.5 Miles routes starting at 701 North 35 th street, Morehead City NC. The event is untimed and supports local breast cancer services and aid in Carteret County.
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.
The 5k course starts and finishes at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, 610 Anderson St, Charlotte. The city road route is relatively flat with small hills and is suitable for walkers of all levels, families, strollers and leashed dogs.
Walkers can use the 5k course at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery, a two lap route through Greene's Lake Conservation Park. Walking is allowed; terrain can be uneven so strollers are not recommended and only adults receive a wine pour.