Akron
Walking Events Calendar near Akron 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Akron for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
A 1 mile stroller friendly fun walk at Grings Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading PA on a flat, wheel measured course by the creek, not timed and no awards.
Walkers can take the 1.5 mile community walk at West Reading Playground, 505 Sycamore Road, with event parking nearby and family amenities like a kid zone and food trucks.
November 2026
Walkers follow a 5K (3.1 miles) country roads course starting at West Willow Fire Company in Willow Street PA, with a gradual downhill, short uphill and a fast flat finish. In person registration is available race morning and the event is held ra..
Loyd H Roland Memorial Park in Akron offers walking options of 5K and 10K on clear local courses alongside the running races. Water is available only at the finish and at the end of each lap, and staff and medical presence are limited so walk..
Walkers can use the Lancaster Junction Trail in Manheim for 5K and 10K routes starting at 99 Champ Blvd on a clear local trail course. Water is limited to the finish area and at the end of each lap and EMS is not onsite, so walkers are advise..
The event offers walkers a 5K through Millersville University campus, starting at 45 Pucillo Drive and finishing on Biemesderfer Stadium track. Amenities include chip timing, custom bib, shirt and finisher medal alongside runners.
The event offers a 2K walk at Downingtown West High School starting inside the stadium at 445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown PA. As the course can be very crowded, walkers are asked to begin with the walkers inside the stadium rather than the 5K race.
December 2026
Walkers can choose 5 mile or 10 mile trail routes through Mt Gretna mountain hiking trails and village streets and paved walkways. All routes start and end at the Governor Dick Nature Center, with first come first serve parking, shuttle when..
Walkers get a hiker friendly 25 KM single 15.5 mile lollipop loop at Blue Marsh Lake starting from Hillside Pavilion. The route has rolling hills, single track and gravel with aid stations every 3 to 4 miles and winter mud or ice possible.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes from Loyd H Roland Memorial Park in Akron PA on a clear marked course with limited water at lap ends and the finish; EMS not on site.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Lancaster Junction Trail, 99 Champ Blvd in Manheim. Water is limited to the finish area and at the end of each lap, and EMS is not stationed on site so walkers should plan accordingly.
February 2027
March 2027
Walkers can choose the 20 Miler or 40 Miler on single track and gravel trails at Blue Marsh Lake, starting at Day Use Area Lake View Pavilion, aid every ~3 miles.
May 2027
2 Miles on a Fun Run Walk course at 1199 Cannery Rd, Coatesville PA offers walkers a short nature route alongside the 5K trail race. Registration is $20 pre registration and $25 late, with a party after the race featuring music and food.
Walkers follow a single figure eight loop at Amity Community Park, 1967 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville PA, covering 1.5 Miles on park trails. The course includes water stations and course signage with stewards to guide walkers.