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Virginia Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 149 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Virginia below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers are welcome at 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian VA for a choose your own route woodland challenge with 5 to 7 hidden control points. Expect about 3 to 4 miles of walking to collect all tokens; the event is listed as 5 Miles and t..
Walkers can take part in a 5K walk at Westchester Commons in Midlothian, VA alongside the family festival and the kids 1K event. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt and packets are available for pick up the day before.
Walkers will follow the 3.14 Miles scenic route starting at 433 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA, along a fun course shared with runners and their dogs. The community event is dog friendly and benefits the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
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 choose 5K or 10K routes at Midlothian Mines Park on a clear, marked course alongside the running races. Water is limited to the finish area and end of each lap and EMS is not on site so walkers should plan for the weather and brin..
Walkers can start in person at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center or go virtual, with 5K and 1 Mile fun walk options. Virtual walkers may walk anytime, anywhere from October 10 to 17, 2026.
Walkers can choose the 5K fun run/walk or the 1K kids walk along the course in Alexandria at 1100 Main Line Blvd. Participants receive an official event t shirt, water bottle, goodie bag, commemorative medal and snacks; entry fee is $45 to $5..
Walkers follow a 10 km out and back route starting at Chickahominy Riverfront Park that crosses the Chickahominy River Bridge and returns via the well maintained Capital Trail. The walk is a walking only event held alongside the 10K run.
Scenic 5k trail course through Burke Lake Park at 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, with walkers and strollers welcome.
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 can choose a 5K or a 1 Mile route on a flat, scenic Potomac waterfront course at Colonial Beach Town Hill. Registration is required; 5K walkers start behind runners with a 1 hour time limit, the 1 Mile is non timed, and water stat..
Walkers can choose 10 km or 5 km courses that start and finish at Ashland Carter Park and run through charming streets and scenic trails amid fall scenery. Packet pickup is available the day before and at Carter Park on race day and both cour..
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Central Academy Middle School in the historic town of Fincastle, Virginia, with a dog friendly 5K Pup Run/Walk option. Packets can be picked up on race day in the school gym and registered p..
A 1K fun walk at Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria VA offers a pet friendly route in a park setting. Walkers are welcome at all paces and can participate alongside the 5K run to support the Dior Second Chance Medical Fund.
Walkers join the JK5K Run/Walk on a 3.1 Miles course starting at 409 Byron St., Chesapeake VA, alongside the running races. The fundraiser supports families who suffered the unexpected loss of a parent, and participants should answer the shirt si..
Walkers can choose 1 Mile, 5k or 10k routes starting at 80 Butler Rd in Falmouth VA, and walkers and strollers are welcome. Points count toward the Year Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack Series and the Fall Series.
Walkers can do a 5K on a flat, fast course through Governor's Land between Two Rivers in Williamsburg. The start is at 2711 Two Rivers Road and the walking entry has a registration fee of $30.