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Ohio Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 437 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Ohio below and join the walking community at these great events!
The Rhythm Race offers an evening neon walk through Marysville parks starting at 800 Amrine Mill Road, Marysville OH, with live band accompaniment. Walkers can take part in the main 5K course or a kids 1 Miles option.
Walkers can use the 3.26 Miles course starting at MacDonald Ruff Ice Rink, 601 Townline Road, Bryan OH, with a kids fun run of approx .75 miles and a dog friendly entry. Packet pickup is Thursday July 16 for shirts, swag and bibs.
The untimed 1 Mile walk starts at Kingsville Public Library, 6006 Academy Street, Kingsville OH. Parking near the library is limited; use First Baptist Church at 6003 Lake Street, registration is $30, dogs not allowed, service animals permitted.
Walkers can choose a 5K or the family 1 Mile walk or roll, with routes starting at 132 5th St NW in Canton, OH. Worship music at Centennial Plaza accompanies the event and all abilities are welcome to participate.
Walkers can use the 3.1 Miles course alongside the running races, starting at Springboro High School Campus and finishing on the stadium track. There is also a 1 Mile fun run for 6th grade and under.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile route at The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, OH. The untimed 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk are free, with pre race packet pickup available at the LMH First Floor Conference Room.
Walkers can take part in the 5K course starting and finishing at Fort Recovery Community Park, following roads through historic Fort Recovery OH. Entry is $15 pre registration, $20 race day, and 14 and under are free.
Walkers can use the 5K course starting at Canal Winchester High School for an in person walk or choose the virtual 5K option. Separate Girls and Boys 1 Mile fun runs for ages 12 and under take place alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose the 5K course or the kids 400 Yards route at Beulah Beach, 6101 West Lake Road, Vermilion OH. The 5K runs on roads, grass covered fields and wooded trails, mostly flat with some small hills. The event concludes with food tr..
Walkers can use the family friendly 1 Mile route from Detroit and Belle Avenues in Downtown Lakewood with views of Lake Erie. The walk is part of the downtown event with live music and food vendors and includes a t shirt.
Walkers can join the 1 Mile fun walk at West Park Station, 17015 Lorain Ave, Cleveland. Packet pickup the day before and race day registration are available, with refreshments and family friendly post race activities alongside the running races.
A community walk at 11045 St Joseph Blvd in Mantua, Ohio, offering a 1 Mile walking option alongside the 5k. Registration and packet pick up are available before the event; walkers receive an event shirt and post walk refreshments, with the Ox Ro..
Walkers can join a 5K on Ohio State campus near the stadium at 1847 Neil Ave, Columbus OH. Open to all ages, the event finishes in person with Script Ohio and offers a virtual 5K with results accepted from July 18 to August 2.
Walkers have a 1 Mile walk starting at 651 Andover Road, Mansfield, OH, held alongside the 5K event. Virtual options are available and race packets and shirts will be distributed to participants not present, with a pool party at The Woodland Club..
Walkers can use a 1 mile turnaround route starting at 3875 Curtis St by Mogadore High School and Memorial Stadium, with parking at the high school. The family friendly event welcomes stroller walkers; day of registration has no T shirt or officia..
Walkers can follow a 3.1 Miles route through Prospect Park in Prospect, OH. All ages from 5 up can participate; registration is $25 and kids 12 and under are free.
Walkers can choose a 5K route around the scenic German Village alongside the running races, starting at Livingston United Methodist Church at 200 E Livingston Ave, Columbus. Registration for the walk is $35.
The event offers an untimed 5K walk at Central Park, 1201 W Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240, held alongside a timed 5K run. The walk is free and includes access to free health screenings, vendors and live entertainment.
Seven Hill Recreation Center offers a 1 Mile Family Walk with no limit and a 5K open to walkers on grass, gravel, short wooded trail and paved paths; walkers should keep right as runners may pass and family finishers get a medal.