6 walking events in Wake County, North Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• 2026 Water For People 5K - Raleigh [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. With over...

  Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. With over 300 participants for our last in-person race, this event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and like-minded individuals both in and out of the water and wastewater industry. The American Tobacco Trail is a flat and shaded course, making this a perfect race for beginners and experienced runners alike. Runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers are all welcome!

  5k Run Trail Walk

  1305 White Oak Church Road, Wake County, North Carolina, 27523, United States
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• JJ's Journey for a Cause [runsignup.com]
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  Mon, Jun 01, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  Join us in celebrating our sweet angel's 5th birthday! We can't think of any better way to honor JJ than to participate in a 5K in his memory. Doesn't matter if you run or walk, just get outside and...

  Join us in celebrating our sweet angel's 5th birthday! We can't think of any better way to honor JJ than to participate in a 5K in his memory. Doesn't matter if you run or walk, just get outside and move your feet #forJJ! We invite you to stay and hang out after the race to celebrate JJ's birthday - we will have music, snacks, balloons, and entertainment!

  All proceeds will go to First Candle, an organization that works to help bereaved families and hoping to bring an end to SIDS.

  In November of 2021 we unexpectedly lost our 5 month old son, JJ. He was a perfectly healthy and happy baby, thriving and enjoying life. What started as a typical Friday morning for our family changed completely when we got the call that JJ had gone down for his morning nap at daycare and did not wake up.

  We did everything we were supposed to do and unfortunately have no answers to what caused this tragedy. To honor our son and in hopes to help prevent this from happening to other families in the future, we are working to raise money for research for SIDS.

  Race Details

  Cost:

  5 Miler $50 per person

  5K $30 per person

  Price increase 30 days prior to race day

  Ages 5 and under: Free (won't receive a bib for timing)

  Kids Fun Run (Color Run)

  This year we will be adding a kids fun run as a part of our event. This race will be geared towards elementary school-aged kids, ideally ages 5-12. It will take place on a much shorter course (less than one mile). Kids will be sprinkled with color powder while running to create a fun "color run" experience!!

  AWARDS

  Awards this year are being presented by Pace Yourself Run Company! A new local running store in Wendell, NC.

  Awards will be presented to:

  • Top 3 male & female finishers overall

  • Top male & female finisher in each age division 1-18,19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+.

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR GUARANTEED TSHIRT SIZE IS MAY 9, 2026!!!

  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!

  We will need to have everyone's requested shirt sizes about a month in advance in order to know how many of each size to order and allow time for production.

  Sizes Available: See specific race options at registration.

  Packet Pick Up

  There will be two options for packet pick up prior to race day. The first packet pick up will be held Thursday June 4th from 5-7 p.m. at Pace Yourself run store in downtown Wendell. The second packet pick up will be held Friday June 5th from 5-8 p.m. at the Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell Falls. If you are not able to attend either of the pre-race packet pick up dates we will also be offering packet pick up on race day but you must arrive early!

  5 Miler Race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday June 6th.

  5K Race will begin at 8:00 a.m.

  Packet pick up will be from 6:00am-7:00am (Really suggest either picking up the night before or one of the other times during the week if you are local)

  Kids fun run will begin at 9:00am shortly after the 5K begins. This is to allow for the racers to start earlier before it gets too hot and to allow everything to remain on the same day.

  WE ARE CHANGING THE KIDS RUN THIS YEAR GOING FORWARD

  Virtual 5K:

  We will also be offering a virtual option for people who would like to participate in JJ's Journey but are not local. You will complete your 3.1 miles anytime between June 1st - June 7th and submit your time to the RaceJoy app.

  Follow us on social media @jjsjourneyforacause and tag us in your posts using #run4JJ !!!

  1 Miles 5k 5 Miles Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

  320 Vintage Point Lane, Wake County, North Carolina, 27591, United States
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• Oakwood 24 at Lakeside Retreats [healing-transitions.org] [Register at ultrasignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  5k Relay Run Ultra Walk

  4521 Mial Plantation Rd., Wake County, North Carolina, United States
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