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Walking Events Calendar near Newark 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Newark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 34 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walk the 5K course or stroll the Kids Dash at Westerville Sports Complex, family and dog friendly. Walkers join alongside the races to support cancer prevention, education, and patient assistance across Ohio.
Walkers can take part in a 5K walk at Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd, Westerville OH 43082, on a park course that welcomes dogs and strollers. Participants receive a free pancake breakfast and the event supports the AREAA Foundation.
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.
Non timed 3.1 Miles walk from Rotary Park at OSU Newark COTC follows a paved course along the campus, over SR 16 and near Raccoon Creek. Walkers are welcome and receive finishers medals.
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 can choose the 5 Miles course beginning at Portman Park, a flat, paved and mostly shaded out and back on the scenic Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail beside winding creek views. There is no parking at Portman Park and shuttles run from the K..
A community 5K walk at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH). Walkers take part alongside runners and proceeds benefit dementia research at The Ohio State University.
The event offers walkers a 5K Run/Walk or a 1 Mile course on the Westerville North Cross Country Course, plus a 0.25 Miles Family Fun Run around McCann Stadium track. Mental health partners will offer information and resources.
Walkers may join the 5K in person at Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville OH 43082, or do the virtual 5K. The event includes a children's race and collects non perishable food items the morning of the event.
Walkers can take part in a 5K course at Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH, with both in person and virtual 5K options. A separate untimed kids fun run of about 100 meters is also included.
September 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K course in person from 165 N Parkview Ave, Bexley or take the virtual 5K option. The route is flat along tree lined streets of North Bexley and also features a 100m kids fun run alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 1 mile, 5K or 10K routes at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville, running along Alum Creek and near Uptown Westerville. Finish includes a freshly baked donut, giveaway choices, shirts and refreshments, plus a free Kids Donut..
Walkers can take part in a 5K course starting at 2905 Chautauqua Blvd in Millersport, OH, held during the Sweet Corn Festival. The event is a run/walk and proceeds benefit the Millersport HS/MS cross country and track teams.
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes starting at Westerville Sports Complex, following the area's biking and running trails. Registration for each walk is $25.
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.
Walkers can use the 5K paved course through Reynoldsburg Civic Park, a smooth path with no obstacles. Strollers are welcome and the course runs alongside the obstacle 5K event.