The Plains
Walking Events Calendar near The Plains 2026-2027
Monthly updates for The Plains
Get new running races (and updates) in your inbox every month.
Explore the top walking events near The Plains for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
October 2026
Walkers can use the untimed 5K course starting at 567 Mount Salem Avenue, Washington, VA 22747 and complete it at their own pace, with costumes welcome.
Walker friendly 5K on scenic forest paths at Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd, Sterling VA, over leaf covered trails alongside the running races.
Scenic 5k trail course through Burke Lake Park at 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, with walkers and strollers welcome.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 mile route on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, VA, with bibs, shirts and post race refreshments. Day of registration is available and cash is not accepted.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K trail routes through Conway Robinson State Forest Park in Gainesville VA alongside the running races.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km scenic trail routes around Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, VA, following trails around the lake.
Walkers follow the 3.1 Miles out and back course from Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains VA through town to Hopewell Road and return alongside the running race.
Walkers can choose 3k or 6k routes at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery in Delaplane, VA, on a winery course where walkers and leashed pets are welcome.
Walkers can choose a Certified 5K or 1 Mile course at 5350 Tournament Drive, Haymarket VA. The course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills and strollers are welcome.
Walkers can choose the 5 km or 10 km routes on the trails around Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, with a long sleeved technical shirt available if registered before Nov 13.
The Thanksgiving Day event offers a walking distance of 3.1 Miles starting at Sherando Park in Stephens City. The course mixes track, pavement, and woodland trails and runs alongside the Kids Fun Run and Tot Trot.
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes starting at 11400 South Lakes Dr in Reston on Thanksgiving morning alongside the running races.
Event offers 5 km and 10 km walking options on scenic trails at Frying Pan Park Carousel in Herndon, with farm animals nearby; walkers are welcome.
Walkers are welcome on scenic 5k and 10k routes around Henway Hard Cider on Foggy Bottom Road in Bluemont VA, held alongside the running races.
Walkers are welcome to wear a holiday sweater and explore scenic trails at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station with options for 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon distances.
December 2026
Festive 1 Mile fun walk on the Christian Fellowship Church campus in Ashburn, with holiday market and music; walkers under 12 must be accompanied.
The event offers walkers 5k or 12k scenic courses on the trails of Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, VA, and welcomes strollers alongside the running races.
February 2027
Walkers can choose 8k or 16k routes starting at 11710 Macarthur Blvd in Potomac, MD, following the Potomac River and parts of the C and O Canal path. Park entrance fee is not included and waterfalls are accessible after the race.
May 2027
The untimed 8 Miles hike starts along the river in Bentonville, VA, with about 600 feet of elevation gain. The route goes through valley and forest with occasional mountain views on mostly smooth single track and some double track and technical s..