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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.
October 2026
Walkers can join the 1 Mile Memorial Walk at 3480 Laurel Road, Brunswick, OH, a short memorial route supporting Rachel's Gift. Both in person and virtual options are offered, with registration and an event T shirt available.
Walkers can choose an untimed 1 Mile Family Fun Walk or the mixed 7K run walk, both based at The JADFA House, 916 Kenmore Blvd, Akron. The course has a newly paved driveway at the start and finish and includes shirts and medals.
The 1 Mile Walk starts at EDWINS, 12383 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights and follows a beginner road course on neighborhood sidewalks. This stroller and family friendly untimed route tours local streets and paths alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 1 Mile or 4 Miles routes at the Great Pumpkin Race, starting at 2950 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708. Race headquarters provides inside holding areas and restrooms, and wheelchairs, strollers and dogs are welcome alongside..
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile untimed Spooky Sprint up and back on North Market Street or a 5K (3.1 miles) walk through historic downtown Wooster starting at 151 North Market Street. The event provides on course support, touchless packet pick u..
November 2026
Walkers can take the 5K course at Longwood Park in Macedonia, Ohio, on varied paved pathways and wooded trails. The walk is chip timed, lets participants go at their own pace, and awards medals to all finishers with postrace refreshments and vend..
Walkers can choose the 5K route starting at 132 5th St NW, Canton OH, or a short 0.3 Miles Tot Trot for those under 12 alongside the running races. Finishers receive free food and drinks as well as a finisher medal and individual and team awa..
Walkers can choose 5K or a family friendly 1/4 Mile (440 Yards) route at Central Catholic High School in Canton OH. Packet pickup is in the school gym Wednesday 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Thursday 7:00 to 8:40 am, and all participants receive a meda..
Walkers can choose the full 5K loop around Hinckley Lake or turn back for a 1 mile option on the paved path through Hinckley Reservation. Start and parking are at the South Ball Field parking lot in Hinckley and parking is limited; early pack..
Walkers may choose a 5K starting at Hudson Middle School at 83 North Oviatt Street that heads downtown and returns to the school. A shorter 1 mile loop and a kids fun run on the Memorial Stadium track offer gentler options alongside the runni..
December 2026
Walkers can take part in the 1 Mile walk from 450 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH. Participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, a medal and the walk includes a chipped bib.
The event offers a family-friendly 5K walk from Jackson High School on a scenic park route with holiday decorations and inflatables. An untimed 1 Mile kids fun loop is available; participants receive medals and water and snacks at the finish.
Walkers can choose a 5K out and back that starts and finishes in front of Louisville High School along residential streets and country roads. Packet pick up is available Saturday at UnHitched Brewing and a virtual 5K option is offered.
Walkers can follow the 5K course through the streets of Olmsted Falls, starting and finishing at the Olmsted Community Center. Packet pick up is inside the community center and walkers receive an ugly sweater long sleeve shirt, hot cocoa and post..
March 2027
Walkers can use the 5K flat Towpath course starting and finishing at Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon. There is a water stop near 1.5 miles and restrooms and porta potties at the start and finish, with running races held alongside..
April 2027
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles starting and finishing near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the Kent State campus. The marked loop runs along the Esplanade through campus with a few small hills and campus scenery alongsi..
May 2027
The event offers walkers 6 Hour to 24 Hours options or 100 Miles on a 2.92 mile loop with 225 feet gain at 2445 Oviatt Rd, Richfield OH. Mostly shaded gravel camp roads and trails, walkers and hikers are welcome.
Walkers can choose the Half Marathon (competitive walk) or the 5K, both based in Medina, OH 44256. The course provides portable restrooms, water and Gatorade about every 1.5 miles and medical tents on course.