Harrisburg
Walking Events Calendar near Harrisburg 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Harrisburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 46 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K from Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim PA. Local course with limited water at lap ends and finish, minimal staff on site and no EMS; walkers should bring water and gear for the weather.
Free noncompetitive 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at Lebanon Valley Exposition Center on flat, shady Leb. Valley Rails to Trails; registration with waiver required, refreshments.
August 2026
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Roof Park, 599 Lewisberry Rd, New Cumberland, PA. The course is clear and local with water only at lap ends and the finish, so walkers should plan for weather and bring needed supplies.
Walkers may enter 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles routes from 1060 Church Rd, York PA on a clear marked local course alongside the running races. This small low pressure event has limited staff, water only at the finish and lap ends, and no on site EMS.
The event offers a 3.2 Miles walk starting at 31 Hamilton Avenue in York PA alongside the running races. Afterward participants and families have access to the United Back to School Resource Fair with community resources and family activities.
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile route at Winding Hills Park North and South in Mechanicsburg, on park paths, neighborhood paths and roads, with a virtual 5K option.
Walkers can join the 1 mile Fun Run Walk on the mostly flat Lebanon Rail Trail from Lebanon Area Fairgrounds; course has refreshments and kids 10 and under walk free.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles route starting at 475 Beverly Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 alongside the running race. The event supports facility dogs for the Elizabethtown Area School District.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Lancaster Junction Trail, 99 Champ Blvd in Manheim, PA. The event is local and low pressure with a clear course, limited water stations at the end of each lap and at the finish, and small race staff..
Walkers can follow the 3.1 Miles Run/Walk route at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg PA. The course goes counterclockwise on the Wildwood Way trail and along the Towpath by the Pennsylvania Canal and Wildwood Lake alongside the running races.
At Friendship YMCA, walkers can choose a 1 Mile or 1/2 Mile family friendly route starting from 1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA. The event uses a rolling start with a flexible start window and provides a milkshake to each walk participant.
Walkers can join the 5K or the 1 mile fun run at Hershey High School in Hershey PA. The 5K is a certified course with water near the midpoint and finish refreshments, and pre race packet pick up is available at the school.
September 2026
The event features a 1 Miles walk starting at 31 N. Pershing Avenue, proceeding down Market Street to Continental Square and returning along Philadelphia Street through First Friday crowds. Shoes are available to rent on a first come basis.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Roof Park, 599 Lewisberry Rd in New Cumberland on a clear, small local course alongside the running races. Staffing is limited with no EMS on site and water stations at the end of each lap and a..
The walking only event offers a 1 Miles course in New Bloomfield, PA, alongside the Perry 5000 running races. Registration requires a $10 fee and the walk follows the 5K, with a street fair afterward.
Walkers can choose the in person 5K winding through Milton Hershey School campus or the enclosed track 1 mile Fun Run Walk at Henry Hershey Field. A water station is after the 1 mile point, strollers are welcome and walkers should line up tow..
The event offers a 3.2 Miles walk along the river at City Island Riverfront Park, starting at the City Island Carousel. Walkers can register as individuals for $20 or as a group of five for $80 to raise money and awareness for HALA.
Walkers can choose the 13.1 Miles half marathon option or the 6.21 Miles 10K course that allows walking, both starting on City Island. Routes run along the scenic Riverfront Park and feature a lack of elevation, making them walker friendly.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Arts in Millersburg PA offers two 3.1 Miles options. HopBack is walker friendly along Wiconisco Creek and rail trail; Rugged has a 700 ft climb through Berry Mountain woods with course volunteers.
Walkers can join a 1 mile run walk starting at Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg PA. A 5K ruck option involves walking while carrying a weighted rucksack and is offered alongside the running races.