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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!
Walkers follow a scenic riverside route on Percival's Island Trail along the James River in a non competitive 3.1 Miles walk. The course has a water station near the halfway point and refreshments at the finish and times are officially recorded.
Walkers use the 5K course at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA alongside the running race. Plenty of parking is available, cosplay is welcome but walkers should wear comfortable, family friendly attire, registrants by Oct 7 receive a T shirt an..
Walkers can choose the in person 3K walk starting at 103 W Columbia Street, Falls Church VA, or take part virtually from wherever they are. Registration is required and the listed fee is $30.
Walkers follow a 10 km route from 180 Lakeview Drive, Toano VA on a 1.05 mile trail loop with woods and water views on flat dirt. Bodyweight strength stations include modifications, with light refreshments and a four hour cutoff.
Walkers can choose 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, or 8K, starting at 1st & E. Broad Street in Richmond, VA. The event provides packet pickup, swag, aid stations and on course entertainment for walkers alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose the 5K or 10K routes starting at Midlothian Mines Park, on clear, small race courses with a relaxed community atmosphere. Staff provide results and medals, but EMS is not on site and water stations are limited to lap ends a..
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles, or 26.2 Miles courses starting at 850 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg. The course is marked with limited water at lap ends and the finish and minimal on site staff so plan accordingly.
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.
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Miles on a clear local course starting at 265 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy in Colonial Heights, VA. Race day has limited water at lap ends and the finish and minimal staff, so plan for weather and supplies.
Walkers follow the 3.1 Miles course starting at 106 State St, Bristol TN, with strollers and leashed pets welcome. Participants receive free goody bags and breakfast, and pre registered trotters receive a race T shirt and medal.
A 5K family walk in Downtown Roanoke alongside the running races, suitable for walkers and families. The event supports the Rescue Mission of Roanoke dining services and helps provide meals to those in need.
Walkers can complete the 5K course starting at William Byrd Park on paved streets alongside the running races. Water stations provide water, strollers are allowed, the event is chip timed and the 5K has a 1 hour 30 minute course time limit.
Walkers follow the 5K route from 210 Factory Street in South Boston VA alongside the running race with chip timing. First 300 runners or walkers get t shirts and the start and finish area has music, inflatables and muffins.
Walkers can choose a 5K route starting and ending at American Legion Field and running along the Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail. Packet pick up and race day registration begin at 7:00am; pre registration fee $35, $40 on race day.
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.
Non competitive 2 Miles walk at Smith River Sports Complex in Axton follows a loop around the Monogram Foods complex and the scenic Dick & Willie Trail along the Smith River. Walk registrants will not receive a shirt or be eligible for awards.
Walkers can enjoy a 5K community walk starting and finishing at The Clubhouse at Harpers Mill, 8600 Pullman Lane in Chesterfield, VA. The event runs rain or shine, welcomes all ages and strollers, and the first 50 participants receive an official..
Walkers have a non timed 5K on a relatively flat paved course around downtown Wytheville beginning at the Open Door Café; a separate 1 Miles kids fun route is offered for children under 10. Parking is available nearby and warm refreshments fo..