Mount Vernon
Walking Events Calendar near Mount Vernon 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Mount Vernon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
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..
August 2026
Walkers can choose in person 5K or 1.65 Mile routes on the flat, paved Licking Heights campus, starting and ending on the track at Hornets Field. Virtual 5K and 1 Mile options run August 2 through 9.
The event offers walkers a family friendly color walk around Ariel Foundation Park from Park National Bank Pavilion, with 5K and 1 Mile options. Washable color powder flies along the route and bottled water is provided on course and at the fi..
Walkers use the 4.6 miles course that starts and finishes at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, on paved city streets with rolling hills and two railroad crossings. The route has four water stops, misting stations at miles 2.1 and 3.1..
September 2026
Walkers can choose the 1 Mile Fun Walk from the trailhead of the Holmes County Trail in Killbuck along the paved Holmes County Trail Bike Path. The route is flat, scenic and beginner friendly, with the 5K running course using the same out and bac..
Cere-bration in Mount Vernon offers an accessible 5K trail with a 1 mile option at Ariel Foundation Park, plus food, a raffle, and community activities. Walkers use a park trail setting alongside other participants.
Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon hosts walk options on 5K and 10K park routes past the tower and bridge that will be lit in the evening. Walkers, joggers, dogs and strollers are welcome and proceeds benefit the Knox County Suicide Preven..
The event offers walkers a 1 Mile Run/Walk at JR Smith Park or a scenic 10K on flat, paved out and back sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail through mid Ohio. Both routes start in the heart of Sunbury and run alongside the running races.
The event offers walkers a 5K course starting at the Fredericktown School Board office at 117 Columbus Rd and finishing downtown at the Tomato Show on College St. Water is available at one point along the course.
Walkers can follow scenic cross country trails on the historic McGowan XC Course at Watkins Memorial Middle School. Routes include 3.1 Miles and 1 Miles, and walkers are welcome alongside the running races.
The Healthy New Albany Walking Classic offers walking only 5K and 10K courses starting at 200 Market St in New Albany OH, on tree lined streets and accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and mobility aids.
October 2026
Walkers can choose a 1 Miles family friendly route or a longer 3.1 Miles course at Whispering Hills Jellystone Park, 8181 SR 514, Big Prairie OH 44611. Routes wind through 220 acres of rolling hills with challenging inclines, relaxing downhil..
November 2026
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile untimed walk or a 5K route, available in person or virtually. Both start and finish in front of Prairie Run Elementary at 701 N Miller Dr, Sunbury OH, and registration is cashless and done online.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes along the historic B&O Railway Trail behind Heartland Church in Lexington, Ohio on a chip timed course. Strollers are allowed, late starters keep accurate times, and refreshments, a finishe..