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Walking Events Calendar near Akron 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Akron for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
The event offers a 1 Miles walk through the orchard at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick, with family friendly activities and refreshments. Paid participants receive admission to Mapleside's Pumpkin Village and walkers can visit local organizations.
Community walk in Silver Lake, Stow, OH offering a 1 mile route on road surfaces with some rolling hills, held alongside a 5K running race. Walkers receive a T shirt and may bring a new stuffed animal or blanket to support Akron Children's Hospit..
Walkers can join an on site 1 Miles walk at 8333 Rockside Rd, Valley View, OH 44125. A virtual option offers a 1Mile walk completed on the participant's own time with a finisher medal and t shirt mailed after the event.
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile route or join the 3.1 Miles run and walk through the Bonnie Park area of the Cleveland Metroparks in Strongsville. The event runs alongside the running races and includes a post race community celebration with a DJ..
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 Mile fun walk at 9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville OH, with a virtual 5K option and event T shirt plus finisher medal.
The 1 Mile fun walk starts and finishes at Lou Groza Field in the Roehm Athletic Complex, routing walkers around the athletic grounds and ending on the football field. The walk is untimed, has a pre registration fee of $20 and offers post race re..
October 2026
A self guided 1.5 Miles hike through Forest Ridge Preserve starts at the Lang Pavilion and traverses hills, ravines and streams in the wooded Chagrin River valley. The family friendly route is on natural trails at each walker's pace and incl..
Walkers can complete the 5K course at Portage Lakes State Park in Akron alongside the running races. A virtual option lets walkers finish the distance anywhere between September 1 and October 4.
Walkers can choose a 5K route or a 1 Mile fun walk through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo grounds and rainforest. Participants receive zoo entry after the walk and a Liver Walk t shirt, and a Health Expo is available at the Palava Hut Pavilion.
Walkers can choose a 5K distance or a kids 0.5 Miles option on an actual runway through the Ohio Air Guard Facility with start and finish at the MAPS Air Museum. The course runs alongside the running races and includes family friendly amenities,..
Walkers can choose a 5K route or the shorter 1 Mile course around Green High School Athletic Stadium, with event base at Green Memorial Stadium in Uniontown, OH. Parking is available at Green Memorial Stadium and the Administration building b..
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 Mile family fun walk starting at 5000 S Hametown Rd in Norton OH, with a virtual 5K option for remote participation. The event includes a Survivor Celebration Zone with food and community connection alongsid..
Walkers can choose a 3.11 Miles run and walk course or a non timed 1 Miles Fun Walk around Gross Lake at 185 Cherry Lane, Wooster OH 44691. Registration by September 26 guarantees a t shirt.
The 1 Mile walk begins at Brooklyn Heights Community Center, 225 Tuxedo Ave, on mostly flat residential streets. Registration is $25; refreshments and door prizes are provided, and dogs are allowed on a short leash and asked to line up in the bac..
Walkers follow the 5K course from St George Byzantine Catholic in Canton OH through nearby streets, Middlebranch trail and monastery grounds. Strollers are welcome, a free 100 yards kids fun run is included; registration limited to 300.
Walkers take the 4 Miles out and back from Newton Falls Elementary School via residential streets to the historic covered bridge. Entry is free with online or race morning registration and parking at nearby schools.