National Walking Month 2026

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Florida

Orlando, FL – 5/16/2026

Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club – Meander thru Old Orlando

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Join us as we walk through the old Orlando neighborhoods with their majestic homes and manicured yards, past the many lakes and parks that make old Orlando so attractive especially in Springtime. At the end of the walk our club is having its Annual Membership Meeting and a Potluck at the Beardall Senior Center.

Registration Time: 8:00 – 8:45 AM       Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM

Maryland

Germantown, MD – 5/2/2026

Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Walking Club – GERMANTOWN/LITTLE SENECA CREEK

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Walk is on sidewalks and asphalt trails with no significant hills.
The 5k loop leaves Germantown – named after a merchant of German origin. It then meanders around 18-acre Lake Churchill with its shade trees and abundant waterfowl before returning to the vibrant small downtown of Germantown with its plentiful and bountiful restaurants. The 10k loop leaves Germantown for a stroll next to the scenic 505 acre Little Seneca Lake that is part of the stunning Black Hill Regional Park before returning to downtown Germantown.

Registration Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM     Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Ellicott City, MD – 5/9/2026

Freestate Happy Wanderers – Centennial Lake 1000 Clarksville Pike (Rt 108) Ellicott City MD

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Centennial Lake and lovely spring walk with flowers in bloom Friendly club members, Fun, Fitness and Friendship.

Walk begins between 9-10 am start S Playground Pavilions A B & C 

Registration Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM     Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Chesapeake Beach, MD – 5/23/2026

Freestate Happy Wanderers – Chesapeake Beach YRE

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Historic homes, Chesapeake Bay and marshland along boardwalk also visit North Beach on trail. Lunch planned at 12 noon at local restaurant.

Meet Railroad Museum porch free parking in garage walk on right up to – Rod & Reel Resort 4165 Mears Ave. Chesapeake Beach, MD 

When you want to start box is available but we will be thereto sign you in. Also OSB.

Registration Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM     Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Missouri

Florissant, St. Louis County, MO – 5/2/2026

Saint Louis Walkers – Valley of Flowers Festival

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Our walk is in conjunction with Florissant’s annual spring festival. Florissant is one of the oldest settlements in Missouri, first settled by the French and in 1786 founded under Spanish rule. The route passes many historic homes and even a classic car display set up for the occasion. After the walk, walkers can enjoy the carnival and a Knights of Columbus bratwurst (although that’s not French or even Spanish).

Registration Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM     Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

St. Charles, MO – 5/6/2026

Saint Louis Walkers – New Town at St. Charles Walk

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New Town at St. Charles is a uniquely designed housing project with neighborhood identities. Each neighborhood has a distinct style of architecture. Small neighborhood squares and courts weave throughout and all have access to canals crossed by scenic pedestrian bridges. These beautiful canals also manage storm water! The 10K route follows the Boschert Greenway before entering New Town. The 5K is an out and back. Our Start is at a park outside New Town.

Registration Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM     Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Washington

Auburn, WA – 5/16/2026

Daffodil Valley Volkssport Association – Walking Flaming Geyser State Park 

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We have 2 group walks each week with friendly, active people.

Registration Time: 9:00 AM – Noon         Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM

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