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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!
November 2026
Walkers can choose in person or virtual 5K, 10K, or 15K courses at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, start address 801 High House Rd., Cary NC. Parents in the 5K, 10K, or Fun Mile may push small children in strollers, and each child must be regist..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 miles routes starting at 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem NC on a clear local course with a relaxed, low pressure race day. Water is limited to the finish area and at the end of each lap and EMS is not..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles, or 26.2 Miles on a clear local course starting at 760 Orphanage Rd in Concord NC. The event is low pressure and has limited water stations at the finish area and at the end of each lap.
An untimed 5K walk at Country Park / Jaycee Park in Greensboro NC follows a park route suitable for walkers. The walk runs alongside the 5K run and supports the LaRue Run fundraiser for Little Pink Houses of Hope.
Walk the 5K 3.1 mile road course from the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot through the gently rolling Grace Ridge neighborhood. Walkers share the course with runners, have on site race day check in, and participants receive a long sleeved t shir..
Walkers may use the 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles courses starting at 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston Salem NC. Staffing is limited, EMS is not on site, and water is available only at lap ends and the finish, so walkers should carry fluids.
Walkers can choose 10 km or 5 km routes or a Youth Fun Run on the Hickory Foundation YMCA outdoor track in Hickory, NC. Maps are provided for the routes and packet pickup and race day registration are held at the Hickory Foundation YMCA.
Oakwood24 is a 24 hour Run/Walk at Lakeside Retreats on unpaved trails with distance, time and relay options suitable for walkers alongside runners. The venue has camping, ample parking, family friendly activities and a Remembrance Hour.
Walkers may use the community 5K course through Salisbury Community Park, with a shorter 400m kids dash available alongside the running events. The event is held at 935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury NC.
Walkers can choose a 5K route or the short 1/3 Mile Dome Dash loop around St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 5108 Kuykendall Rd, Charlotte. The event offers refreshments and snacks after the course and olive wood finisher medals for all par..
Walkers can choose a 3.1K course or a shorter 1K fun loop through University City, with the event based at 3024 Prosperity Church Road. Packet pick up is at Run For Your Life University on Nov 21 and Nov 25 and there is no race day packet pic..
Untimed family walk around Country Park in Greensboro at 3802 Jaycee Park Drive with a 1.6 Miles route and an available 5K run and walk option. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome and registration is required for participants age 7 and up.
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km routes along the Boone Greenway in Boone NC starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St. The event is open to walkers alongside runners and includes a picnic shed with food and hot drinks, a live DJ and photo area.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk on a newly certified 5K course starting at 207 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville NC, alongside the running races. Packet pickup is at Fleet Feet in Greenville on 11/25 from 12pm to 6pm.
Walkers can join the 5K course of 3.1 Miles, starting at the LYCC of Gardner-Webb University and winding through the town of Boiling Springs. A kids 0.5 Miles fun run is held alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose a 5K not timed option or a 1 Miles fun walk, both at TASSEE SHELTER, 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin NC. T shirt pickup is the day before and on race morning; shirts are limited and the 5K has a one hour cut off.
Walkers can take the 5K Turkey Trot course starting at 1520 Uwharrie Point Parkway in New London, NC, alongside the running races. Entry fee is $20 and includes a premium long sleeve Turkey Trot shirt.
From McNeill Park walkers can choose the 5K or 1.5 miles dog stroll on Pine Knoll Shores streets; the 5K also passes a golf course. Free event; dogs and strollers are not allowed on the golf course and water and bananas are at the finish.