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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!
November 2026
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles course as part of the 5K run and walk or a 1 Miles fun walk, both starting and finishing at Tappan Square in downtown Oberlin, OH. Early packet pick up is available and shirts and medals are provided on a first..
Walkers can participate in the 5K course at the Tuscarawas County YMCA, 600 Monroe St, Dover, OH 44622. The family friendly event welcomes strollers and leashed dogs and takes place alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose 5K or a family friendly 1/4 Mile (440 Yards) route at Central Catholic High School in Canton OH. Packet pickup is in the school gym Wednesday 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Thursday 7:00 to 8:40 am, and all participants receive a meda..
The untimed 5K walk is based at 7850 VOA Park Dr in West Chester Township, OH, and runs alongside the 5K event. Walkers receive a donut at the finish line.
Walkers use a non competitive 5K starting at Eastern Community YMCA in Oregon Ohio on a fast road course on city streets with a water station. Packet pickup and race day registration are available and pre registered walkers by Nov 15 receive a lo..
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..
Walkers can choose the full 5K loop around Hinckley Lake or turn back for a 1 mile option on the paved path through Hinckley Reservation. Start and parking are at the South Ball Field parking lot in Hinckley and parking is limited; early pack..
Walkers can use the untimed 3 Miles route along the scenic banks of the Ohio River, starting at 408 N. River Ave., Toronto, OH 43964. The fun run or walk benefits the Helping Hands of Toronto food pantry and awards medals to top finishers.
Walkers may choose 5 Miles or 1 Miles courses starting at 15 South 1st St in Miamisburg, OH. The event is presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and includes both in person and virtual 5 Miles options alongside the running races.
Walkers may choose a 5K starting at Hudson Middle School at 83 North Oviatt Street that heads downtown and returns to the school. A shorter 1 mile loop and a kids fun run on the Memorial Stadium track offer gentler options alongside the runni..
The scenic 5K walk follows a campus route starting on Elm Street in front of Hermann Court at Wilmington College, winding along campus streets. Packet pickup is at the Wilmington College QRC Basketball Gym on race day or the day before.
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.
Walkers can choose the 3ish miles course or a 2ish miles walk starting and finishing on East Winter Street by Delaware County Library. The route crosses a pedestrian bridge over Route 23; portions are coned for traffic.
Walkers can choose routes of approximately 5 miles, 4 miles, or a shorter 1 mile Big O option along the sidewalks of downtown Sandusky. The course starts on Monroe Street at Cameo Pizza and Central Park and follows city sidewalks; walkers..
Walkers can take part in the in-person 5K, including an untimed 5K walk alongside the running races. The event is based at 5057 Wooster Pike in Cincinnati and also offers kids divisions and virtual 5K options.
December 2026
Walkers can join the 5K at Firestone Park in Columbiana with start and finish near Pavilion #1 by Mirror Lake on a course that passes the Joy of Christmas light show with over 1,000,000 lights. Packet pick up is required prior to the event or vir..
Walkers can take part in the 1 Mile walk from 450 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH. Participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, a medal and the walk includes a chipped bib.
The event offers a family-friendly 5K walk from Jackson High School on a scenic park route with holiday decorations and inflatables. An untimed 1 Mile kids fun loop is available; participants receive medals and water and snacks at the finish.
The event offers a 5K walk through the Village of Whitehouse starting at 6760 Providence Street, with village festivities such as tree lighting, parade, hot cocoa and kids activities along the route. The walk runs alongside the 5K run.