North Carolina
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 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile routes along the Calabash waterfront on coned Beach Dr lanes with certified, well marked courses. Water stops are roughly every 2 miles, volunteers and deputies support the route, and time limits are..
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile or the 5K route through downtown Greensboro, starting at Center City Park (200 N Elm St). Strollers and leashed pets are allowed and children in strollers do not need registration; walkers are asked to start near..
Walkers can choose the 5K | 3.1 Miles course starting and ending in Biltmore Park Town Square, following quiet neighborhood streets with a few moderate hills and minimal vehicle traffic. The event is stroller friendly, welcomes walkers alongside..
Walkers can use the 5K of 3.1 Miles at The Christian Mission, 919 N. Main St., Mooresville; strollers are welcome. Walkers are placed in Wave 3 for a relaxed pace and a kids fun run of 880 Yards is available for ages 10 and under.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St in Boone on a clear local course alongside the running races. Water is limited to lap ends and the finish, EMS is not on site, so walkers should plan for weather and bring supp..
December 2026
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile fun walk or a 5K along the beautifully lit streets of Canterbury Road in Trent Woods. Packet pickup is at Bangert Elementary, strollers welcome, parking in staff and carpool lots or Meadows Park, and pets bikes and..
The event at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro offers a 4K Run Walk for walkers and an 8K alongside the running races. A .4K kids fun run by donation gives every child a ribbon and proceeds support The P.O.R.T.A.L. housing initiative.
Walkers can join the 5K Run/Walk covering 3.1 Miles, starting at 605 W. Kings St., Kings Mountain NC, with an in person course and a virtual option. The event also features a kids fun run alongside the running races.
Walkers can use 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes from 799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount NC alongside races. Staffing and water are limited to the finish area each lap, so walkers should plan for weather and bring supplies.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile route starting at Mary Perry Ragsdale YMCA, 900 Bonner Drive in Jamestown NC. Routes run alongside the running races and race shirts are available with early registration.
Walkers can take the main beach route of 3 Miles starting at Ft. Macon Park 1st Entrance along the scenic shore, with family options including a free kids Reindeer Fun Run of 50 yards for ages 12 and under. Pets are welcome and a waiver is re..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 Miles starting at 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston Salem NC on a clear local course alongside the running races. Water is available only at the finish and end of each lap and EMS is not on site.
Walkers can take part in the 5K or 10K courses in Concord, starting at 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord NC. The course is clear and organized. Staff are limited; water is available only at the end of each lap and at the finish and EMS is not station..
The 1 Mile Walk is a walking only event covering 1 Miles in Greenville, with the start location to be determined. It takes place alongside the Santa Dash 5k and benefits Riley's Army, supporting families of children with pediatric cancer.
The event offers a 1.5 miles family friendly walk around the Charlotte Motor Speedway track without chip timing. A 5K course also runs on the same track alongside the running races.
Walkers follow the 5K course starting at 15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl in Charlotte, NC. Participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal, and walkers line up behind the runners.
Walkers can join the 5K or 1 Mile fun route in Goldsboro, NC alongside the running races. Registration windows and fees apply and proceeds benefit the GFC Strike Eagles youth travel soccer program.
Walkers can use the 5K out and back course starting at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at Morehead Ave and Blackwell St. Street parking is available nearby, there is a water station on course and bagels and bananas at start and finish.