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Walking Events Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

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Explore the top walking events near Franklin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.

Walking options of 3.1 Miles and 1 Mile are based at Golden Gate Park in Brookville; the 5k follows country roads and city streets with one water stop while the Fun Run course stays inside the park. Packet pick up is 7:00 to 7:45 A.M. at the..
Walkers at John Bryan State Park Arboretum in Yellow Springs OH can use 1.1 mile, 3.3 mile, 6.6 mile or 9.9 mile loops with water and park restrooms each loop.
Walkers take part in a combined 5K run/walk covering 3.1 Miles, starting at 2001 Dayton Cincinnati Rd in Miamisburg Ohio. The event benefits the Alzheimer's Association and runs alongside the running races.
August 2026
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course beginning at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, OH, alongside the 5k run. In person registration is available on event day and online registration by July 22 guarantees a shirt.
A 5K walk at Water Works Park in Fairfield OH alongside a 5K run. The event is designated for walkers; participants who plan to run any portion should register for the 5K run.
Walkers can use the on site 5K route starting at the Outdoor Pool at Corwin M. Nixon Park, 6249 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason Ohio, or join the 3.1 Miles virtual walk alongside the running races. Registration and fee apply.
Walkers follow a 3.1 miles out and back course from Flying Field at Wegerzyn next to Wegerzyn Gardens along the Stillwater River. Registration and merchandise tents are onsite with free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying.
Walkers follow the 3.1 Miles course at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester, a park route with surprises along the way. Walkers share the event with the 5K races and a post race celebration with a DJ and food trucks.
Walkers can do the 5k at Element Eatery (5350 Medpace Way) or as a Virtual 5K with virtual result submission. Packet pickup and the post race party are at Element Eatery; each participant receives a complimentary food and drink ticket redeemable..
The walk is 3.5 Miles at Carter Park in Kings Mills, looping near the Little Miami River along old King Road with an old dam and a stair climb. Ample free parking at the adjacent school and online registration only.
Walkers follow a flat, shady 3.1 Miles course beginning at Patterson Park Church, 3655 E Patterson Rd, Dayton OH. Water is provided at 1 mile, 2 miles and the finish, and walkers participate alongside the running event.
Walkers can choose a chip timed 3.1 Miles on paved scenic Rentschler Forest trails or an untimed 1 Mile fun walk; strollers and leashed dogs welcome.
Walking is offered alongside the running races with 5K and 10K routes starting at 4875 Groh Ln, Fairfield, OH. The event supports Overcomer's Martial Arts.
September 2026
Walkers use the official measured 5K course that starts and finishes at the Terrace Park Gazebo on Elm Avenue, a flat route with minimal elevation. Refreshments follow the walk and registration is online only.
Walkers can follow a 3.1 Miles route starting at Chillicothe St. and Main St., leading along historic Main Street onto the Greene County Parks bike path. The route uses village streets and a scenic bike path, with post event activities on Main St..
The event offers a 5K walk starting at University of Dayton Humanities Plaza in Dayton OH on university grounds. Registration requires a fee of $30 and walkers share the course alongside the 5K run.
The event offers a 5k fitness walk from Shoup Park, 1341 Meadowbridge Dr, alongside the 5k run. A kids fun loop of 1/4 mile through the park gives ribbons to finishers. Entry for the 5k is $25 and packet pickup is at Shoup Park.
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