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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!
April 2027
Walkers can choose 3.1 Miles or 1 Miles starting and finishing near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the Kent State campus. The marked loop runs along the Esplanade through campus with a few small hills and campus scenery alongsi..
Walkers follow a 5K course around the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Woodsfield, OH. The walking only event includes walking awards and event swag for registered participants.
Walkers can take part in a 5K Run/Walk in Toledo on the event's fast, flat course held during the Glass City Marathon weekend. The event also includes half and full marathon races alongside the walking option and provides course maps and event de..
May 2027
The event offers a 5K glow run/walk starting and finishing at Second Sole in Levis Commons, Perrysburg, Ohio. Walkers often make up over 50% of participants and pep bands play along the route.
Walkers can join the 5K walk of 3.1 Miles at Nagel Middle School in Cincinnati, OH, walking on school grounds alongside the running races. Packet pick up is available at Nagel Middle School the day before and the morning of the event.
The 1 Mile walk is untimed and held at The Tavern of Little Italy, 12117 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland. The route follows sidewalks and side streets, dogs and strollers are welcome, and walkers receive a shirt, novelty bib and post race refreshments.
The event offers walkers 6 Hour to 24 Hours options or 100 Miles on a 2.92 mile loop with 225 feet gain at 2445 Oviatt Rd, Richfield OH. Mostly shaded gravel camp roads and trails, walkers and hikers are welcome.
Walkers can choose the Half Marathon (competitive walk) or the 5K, both based in Medina, OH 44256. The course provides portable restrooms, water and Gatorade about every 1.5 miles and medical tents on course.
The 5K Walk covers 3.1 Miles and starts at East Muskingum Park Gazebo on Front Street in Marietta, Ohio. The paved, scenic course takes walkers over and under bridges, through tunnels and around downtown, finishing along the river trail in Muskin..
June 2027
The event offers a 2 Miles out and back course through Downtown Youngstown starting at 755 Boardman Canfield Rd, held alongside the running races. Kids 12 and under walk 2 Miles free.
The event in Youngstown, Ohio offers a 2 Mile Walk/Run alongside the half marathon, organized by the Youngstown Marathon Foundation.
Walk a 3.1 mile route through Findlay, starting and finishing at the Blanchard Valley Health System Start/Finish Line near 539 S Main Street. Walkers have access to onsite PT support, post race refreshments for adults, free photos and kids activi..
July 2027
The 1 Mile Run/Jog/Walk follows Beechmont Avenue, starting and finishing at the Christ Hospital Outpatient Center in Cincinnati. Walkers have a 30 minute course limit and must reach the half mile in 13 minutes or be turned around.
The 5k at Lowry Sports Complex behind Milton Union Schools winds through woods with over 0.5 mile of off road grass and dirt and uneven footing. Jogging strollers are discouraged and walkers with standard walking strollers must start in the back.
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes on a flat course at Lockport Brewery in Bolivar, Ohio. Packet pickup and race day registration are available at Lockport Brewery and the event is held alongside the running races.