Portage
Walking Events Calendar near Portage 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Portage for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Timed 2 Miles walk at Canoe Creek State Park starting at the transition area near 205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg. The scenic loop has rolling hills and suits families and competitive walkers; headphones are discouraged.
The untimed 2 mile walk takes place on the Johnstown airfield at 220 Fox Run Road, offering a safe, controlled course with static display aircraft and access to areas not typically open to the public. On-site registration is available at the star..
Walkers can take part in a 5K course at the Berwind-Wayside Festival Grounds in Saint Michael, PA alongside the running races. Entry is $25 for ages 18 and up and free for participants 17 and under.
Walkers can join a 2 Miles walk starting at 201 S Walnut St in Martinsburg, PA, on streets that wind through charming scenic views. The course is family friendly and open to all ages and fitness levels alongside the 5K run.
Walkers can choose a 5K Challenge on a scenic rolling hills cross country course over grass gravel and pavement at 300 CAMP LIVING WATER RD Schellsburg PA or an easy flat 5K stroll around the property suitable for strollers and elderly. Award..
September 2026
Walkers can choose a 3.1 Miles competitive walk or a casual 1 Miles route starting at Rigby Park in Johnstown PA. The course is flat through Ferndale Borough finishing on the Jim Mayer Riverwalk Trail, with medals for competitive walkers and..
Walkers can join the 5K fun walk starting on the Main Street bridge near Floodway Park, following an out and back course mostly on the nearby Hoodlebug Trail. Walkers are welcome alongside runners and race day registration and family pricing are..
The event offers a 1 Miles fun walk at Pine Springs Camp in Jennerstown at the base of the Laurel Mountains, with the 5K on a 3.1 mile out and back course nearby. Early registration includes a free race tee.
Walkers follow a lake shore trail course of 3.1 Miles starting at Shawnee State Park pavilion #2. Registrations are accepted until the day of the event, and registering by 8/23/26 guarantees an event T shirt.
The event offers 5K and 1 Mile walks on a scenic out and back along Que Dam Road at Quemahoning Dam, starting and finishing at SB2W with gentle hills along the water.
October 2026
5 Miles walk from Rexis Trailhead in Vintondale on a closed flat rail trail out and back past the Quarry Shack. One water stop is at the turnaround, personal lighting is required and walk entrants must not run.
November 2026
Walkers can join a 5K trail walk at the Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association in Pinecroft, Altoona, on trails shared with a 5K and a 10K that scales the Allegheny Mountains. Walkers are asked to line up toward the back to allow runners ahead.
December 2026
The walk is a 5K starting in front of the New Florence fire hall, looping past Route 711, Boswell Road and the Laurel Hill Iron Furnace by the state gamelands. One water stop at ~1.45 miles; 1:05 finish limit and walking only or DQ.