Norfolk
Walking Events Calendar near Norfolk 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Norfolk for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers can join the 3.2 Miles course in Virginia Beach starting at 3001 Atlantic Ave, suitable for walkers, stroller users, and all abilities. The walk finishes by the Healthy Living Expo with wellness vendors and family activities alongside the..
The 5K run walk starts at the 31st Street start and finish arch on the boardwalk as an out and back to 9th Street with cones and volunteers at the turnaround. A 1 Mile kids course also starts at 31st Street.
Walkers take part in a community 5K course starting at 310 Edwin Drive in Virginia Beach, held alongside the run. The event supports local health resources and international medical outreach and requires registration with a $35 fee.
August 2026
Walkers can enjoy a scenic 5K route starting at Festival Park on the Portsmouth Waterfront, following a flat waterfront course suitable for families and all fitness levels. Post walk refreshments are provided by wellness vendors offering nutritio..
September 2026
Walkers can complete the 5K course starting at Jennings Outpatient Center in Chesapeake, looping three times behind the Chesapeake Regional campus. Packet pickup is available Friday noon to 6:00 p.m. and a vendor village and kid zone are on site.
Walkers can use a 10 km fast, flat certified course starting and finishing by the pavilion in downtown Portsmouth, along historic streets and the seawall. A competitive 10K walk category offers awards and advance packet pick up.
The event offers walkers 5K and 1 mile options on a scenic flat paved course starting at Towne Bank University in Harbour View, Suffolk. The route meanders along neighborhood streets by a golf course and lakes, with a water stop, course marsh..
A family friendly 5K walk on the Mariner's Museum certified course, from E Boundary Rd (Williams Field) across from Warwick High School. Race day packet pick up and parking at Warwick High School are provided; proceeds benefit Transitions Family..
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K or the 1 Mile mapped courses starting at 1320 Mill Dam Road, Virginia Beach, alongside the running races. Race day registration is available 7:15 to 7:45 a.m.
Walkers can join the community 5K along City Center for 3.1 Miles, starting at Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd in Newport News. Registration is $5 and each entry includes a raffle ticket and a post walk gathering at the brewery..
Walkers follow an open course trail of 5K at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach in an untimed community walk. The event includes a kids dash immediately after and takes place alongside the running races.
November 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K course along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk or participate virtually. Virtual walkers may post results any time during November, and the event welcomes all participants including those walking with pets.
December 2026
April 2027
Walkers can complete a 5K on a flat, picturesque waterfront course starting at Portsmouth Pavilion. Early packet pick up at The Children's Museum of Virginia; refreshments and family activities at the Pavilion.
Walkers of all abilities are welcome at Virginia Run for Cancer in Hampton at 1255 Big Bethel Road, on a flat all dirt nature park trail loop of 3.75 mile. Volunteer lap counters are provided and on site liquid refreshments are available during t..