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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 437 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Ohio below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers take the 4 Miles out and back from Newton Falls Elementary School via residential streets to the historic covered bridge. Entry is free with online or race morning registration and parking at nearby schools.
Walkers can join the 1 Mile Memorial Walk at 3480 Laurel Road, Brunswick, OH, a short memorial route supporting Rachel's Gift. Both in person and virtual options are offered, with registration and an event T shirt available.
Walkers can use the 2 Miles Run/Walk starting from the square in Downtown Youngstown and finishing at the monument at Federal Plaza and Wick Ave. An 11K course also runs point to point through scenic Mill Creek Park and finishes at the same monum..
Walkers can choose an untimed 1 Mile Family Fun Walk or the mixed 7K run walk, both based at The JADFA House, 916 Kenmore Blvd, Akron. The course has a newly paved driveway at the start and finish and includes shirts and medals.
Walkers take a 5K on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fort Laurens and Canal Lands Park in Zoar. Day of sign in is at the trailhead or Canal Tavern of Zoar, and a shuttle runs from the Tavern to Fort Laurens.
The event includes a not timed 1 Mile walk starting and finishing at Jerome T Osbourne Stadium at Mentor High School, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor OH. Walkers share the venue with a 5K race and receive a T shirt and post race refreshments.
The 1 Mile Walk starts at EDWINS, 12383 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights and follows a beginner road course on neighborhood sidewalks. This stroller and family friendly untimed route tours local streets and paths alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles or 26.2 Miles starting at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe. The course is clear with limited water stations at the end of each lap and at the finish and a small on site staff.
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..
The event offers a 5K walk on a picture perfect course in downtown Columbus starting at 303 W Broad St. It is open to all ages and abilities and walkers receive a cup of apple cider at the finish and a small pumpkin to take home.
Walkers can take the 3.1 Miles Zombie Walk route starting and ending at Gravel Road Brewing Co in downtown Middletown. The course follows the bike path and wide scenic downtown sidewalks, is dog friendly with event amenities, and has ample free p..
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.
Walkers can choose an untimed 1 mile walk to Amy's memorial from Cahoon Park East Parking Lot, with the route passing the gazebo and park grounds. A chip timed 5k run and walk is also offered and both walks are free while donations are encour..
Walkers have a 5K option at Kent State Branch Trumbull Campus in Warren, OH. The course runs alongside running and bike events and is part of the Remember Nhu event, a nonprofit committed to eliminating child slavery through prevention.
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles route, with a free kids fun run of 0.25 Miles, all at 1700 Lyons Rd, Washington Township OH. Packet pick up is Oct 23 1p to 4p at 1700 Lyons Road Suite A2, A New You Total Wellness; in person regi..
Walkers can choose a 1K or 5K route through Eastwood Metro Park, 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton OH 45431, on park paths alongside the running races. Costume judging and 1K walking certificates are offered and a $25 registration fee applies.
Walkers can participate in a 5K walk starting at 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH 45231 on a course shared with the 5K run. Registration fee is $25.