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Walking Events Calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Lancaster for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
September 2026
Walk or roll 5K or 1 Mile around the Abbott Nutrition campus at Ross Park in Columbus, offered alongside the running events. Registration is free for employees and contractors with a suggested $25 donation, and packet pickup is at the Ross Pa..
Walkers can choose a 10 Miles guided hike or a 3.1 Miles walk on mostly single track, sometimes challenging Buckeye Trail terrain in the Wayne National Forest, with starts in Shawnee. Hikers receive a bib with a timing chip plus a route map a..
Walkers can enter the 5k Walk/Run covering 3.1 Miles, starting at 303 West Broad Street, Columbus OH. The course includes two aid stations serving cookies, cookies at the finish line, and family friendly activities at the event alongside the runn..
October 2026
Walkers can choose an untimed 1 Mile in person stroll at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus. A 5K run and walk is also offered in person or virtually alongside the running races, allowing walkers to complete the longer distance.
An untimed 1 Mile walk at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus on stroller friendly paths offers light snacks, water and grief support resources for walkers. Pets other than service animals are not permitted and parking is available nearby.
Walkers have the option of the 5K or the 1 Miles fun run/walk starting at North Bank Park in Columbus. Strollers are not allowed and the walking events take place alongside the marathon and half marathon weekend.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at 1230 Pontius Rd in Circleville, OH on a clear local course with a relaxed community feel. Water stations are limited to the end of each lap and the finish and EMS is not on site, so plan accordi..
Walkers can choose an in person 5K from 380 Clark Drive tracing Circleville High School and the Roundtown Trail, or a virtual 5 Miles option. There is no race day registration and shirts are sold on race day for the in person event.
November 2026
Walkers follow a 5K course at Genoa Park (COSI) in Columbus. Race day registration is cashless and done online via smartphone and credit card; long sleeve shirts are guaranteed for those who register before October 13.
Walkers can join an untimed 5K course at Wolfe Park, 105 Park Drive, Columbus, with walker categories for adults, youth and CRC patient or survivor and a virtual option. The walk runs alongside the 5K run and supports the Colon Cancer Coalition.
The event offers walkers a Walk N' Talk of about 2.4 Mile starting at Shops on Lane Avenue, passing the Ohio State Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Complex. No dogs are allowed and the route is family friendly alongside the main races.
December 2026
Walkers can choose the 5k course at McCorkle Park in Gahanna, a festive route on the Big Walnut Trail through one of Central Ohio's parks with music, themed shirts, medals and snacks. Walkers participate alongside the running races and a Little R..
March 2027
The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus at 400 N. High Street offers a 5K route open to walkers and runners. Strollers are allowed and an Arnold Ruck option requires at least 15 pounds; entry includes an event shirt, finisher medal and free race p..