Healthy New Albany Walking Classic
- Date Sun 13th September 2026 - Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location New Albany, Ohio
- Price $65.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2026 Healthy New Albany Walking Classic, taking place from September 13th to September 27th in the picturesque city of New Albany, Franklin. This cherished community event has been inspiring participants for over 20 years to get active, connect, and give back. This year's Walking Classic is dedicated entirely to supporting the Healthy New Albany Food Pantry, providing vital resources to ensure our neighbors have reliable access to healthy food.
With both 5K and 10K walking courses accessible to everyone—including strollers and wheelchairs—this event is perfect for walkers of all ages and abilities. During Hunger Action Month, every step taken on September 13th helps support a cause that provided nearly 250,000 meals in 2025 alone. Plus, participants can create personal fundraising pages to extend their impact beyond race day! Whether you're a seasoned participant or a first-time walker, come join us on the tree-lined streets of New Albany for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
With both 5K and 10K walking courses accessible to everyone—including strollers and wheelchairs—this event is perfect for walkers of all ages and abilities. During Hunger Action Month, every step taken on September 13th helps support a cause that provided nearly 250,000 meals in 2025 alone. Plus, participants can create personal fundraising pages to extend their impact beyond race day! Whether you're a seasoned participant or a first-time walker, come join us on the tree-lined streets of New Albany for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE 2026 HEALTHY NEW ALBANY WALKING CLASSIC
For more than 20 years, the Walking Classic has been a beloved community tradition, inspiring thousands of participants each September to get active, connect, and give back. In 2026, the HEALTHY NEW ALBANY WALKING CLASSIC enters a new chapter, more closely aligned with the organization's mission.
MILES FOR MEALS
THE 2026 HEALTHY NEW ALBANY WALKING CLASSIC IS DEDICATED ENTIRELY TO THE HEALTHY NEW ALBANY FOOD PANTRY.
Every step taken on September 13 supports reliable access to healthy food for our neighbors, sustaining a vital resource that provided nearly 250,000 meals in 2025 alone. Taking place during Hunger Action Month, the event offers a meaningful way to take action locally and support community members who rely on the pantry.
The Walking Classic remains a walking-only experience designed for everyone to enjoy, from competitive participants to casual walkers. The 2026 5K and 10K courses are accessible to strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids, and updated youth pricing makes it easier for families to participate together.
As part of this new chapter, participants can extend their impact beyond race day by creating a personal fundraising page and inviting friends, family, and colleagues to support the pantry alongside them.
Whether youve walked New Albany's tree-lined streets with us for years or are joining for the first time, we look forward to walking alongside you.
For more than 20 years, the Walking Classic has been a beloved community tradition, inspiring thousands of participants each September to get active, connect, and give back. In 2026, the HEALTHY NEW ALBANY WALKING CLASSIC enters a new chapter, more closely aligned with the organization's mission.
MILES FOR MEALS
THE 2026 HEALTHY NEW ALBANY WALKING CLASSIC IS DEDICATED ENTIRELY TO THE HEALTHY NEW ALBANY FOOD PANTRY.
Every step taken on September 13 supports reliable access to healthy food for our neighbors, sustaining a vital resource that provided nearly 250,000 meals in 2025 alone. Taking place during Hunger Action Month, the event offers a meaningful way to take action locally and support community members who rely on the pantry.
The Walking Classic remains a walking-only experience designed for everyone to enjoy, from competitive participants to casual walkers. The 2026 5K and 10K courses are accessible to strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids, and updated youth pricing makes it easier for families to participate together.
As part of this new chapter, participants can extend their impact beyond race day by creating a personal fundraising page and inviting friends, family, and colleagues to support the pantry alongside them.
Whether youve walked New Albany's tree-lined streets with us for years or are joining for the first time, we look forward to walking alongside you.
Races
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10k Walk
Incl. $5.40 Fee & Race Sweatshirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$65.40
OPENS 31 MAR -
5k Walk
Incl. $5.40 Fee & Race Sweatshirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$65.40
OPENS 31 MAR -
Virtual 10k Walk
Incl. $5.40 Fee & Race Sweatshirt
$65.40
OPENS 31 MAR -
Virtual 5k Walk
Incl. $5.40 Fee & Race Sweatshirt
$65.40
OPENS 31 MAR
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