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Ohio Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 436 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Ohio below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile family fun walk in Downtown Toledo, with an additional 5K run/walk option alongside the races. Both take place as part of the area's running and fundraising weekend.
Walkers can take part in the 5K at the Canfield Fairgrounds, located at 7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd. Race day packet pick up is at the Colonial Inn inside the fairgrounds and registration includes a participant shirt.
Walkers can choose 10 Miles, 5K, 1K, or a 200m kids option starting at 105 Park Dr in Columbus on the paved Alum Creek Trail, not a trail run. Late starts are not allowed and all finishers receive medals and swag.
Walkers can choose a community 1 Mile fun walk or a timed 5K, both starting at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd in Blue Ash, OH. A virtual 5K option is available and the event features a survivor celebration zone with food and community support f..
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes starting at 421 Black River Ln in Lorain, OH, held alongside the running races. Pre-registration is $25 and race day registration is $30, with packet pick up at the venue and post-race refreshments provi..
Walkers follow a 5K route from Brian's memorial at the Warren County Sheriff's Office to Brian’s headstone at Lebanon Cemetery and back. The family friendly course welcomes strollers, wagons and pups and offers T shirt pickup or mail.
Free One Mile Remembrance Walk (1 Miles) or a paid mile with t shirt, and an untimed 5K walk is also offered. Routes start and finish at SGM Headquarters, 140 W Maple St., Deshler, Ohio near Deshler Reservoir; shirts require registration by S..
October 2026
Walkers follow the 5K route through lakefront Sandusky, starting at Sandusky Bay Pavilion, 605 E Water St. Packets can be picked up Friday at Firelands Regional Medical Center or on race morning at the pavilion, pre registration $25, $27 day of,..
A self guided 1.5 Miles hike through Forest Ridge Preserve starts at the Lang Pavilion and traverses hills, ravines and streams in the wooded Chagrin River valley. The family friendly route is on natural trails at each walker's pace and incl..
Walkers follow a 5K route (about 3.1 mile) through downtown and Historic Loveland, assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot near Loveland Canoe and Kayak with the course beginning and ending at Nisbet Park. Chip timing, a race t shirt, finisher..
Walkers can choose 5K and 1 mile routes along South 8th Street in Marietta, OH. Registration is free and the walks take place alongside the event's running races.
Walkers follow a 5K course at The Way International headquarters in New Knoxville, OH, with Wierwille Road closed to traffic for safer walking. The event offers food trucks, hot chocolate, apple cider, water and light post race snacks.
Walkers follow a 5K route through Acacia Reservation in Cleveland Metroparks on Cedar Road, enjoying park trails and scenic grounds. Registration is $30 and includes a unisex T shirt, bib with timing chip and a swag bag, the walk is alongside the..
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.
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile all abilities route starting at Edgewater Park Upper Pavilion on Upper Edgewater Dr in Cleveland, set within the park. The walk runs alongside the 5K race and benefits L'Arche Cleveland's inclusion mission.
Walkers can enjoy a 1 Mile dog friendly route starting at Scorcher's, 642 Broadway in Lorain, with costumes encouraged and dogs welcome. Packet pickup is Friday evening, day of registration is available, and all walkers get a finisher medal and T..
Walkers can complete the 5K course at Portage Lakes State Park in Akron alongside the running races. A virtual option lets walkers finish the distance anywhere between September 1 and October 4.
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile untimed health walk or a 5K walk through the Village of Sugarcreek, starting at the Sugarcreek Fire Department, 154 Broadway Street. Routes run through the village amid Ohio Swiss Festival sights such as cheese, al..
Walkers follow a 5K route from South Mastick Picnic Area at Rocky River Reservation on park trails and picnic grounds, alongside the running races. Race day registration and packet pickup are available and shirts may be limited.