Join us on September 7, 2024, for the First Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in the Town of Vinton where every step counts in the fight against breast cancer! After the walk, stick around for our vibrant after-party featuring local businesses, music, and a breathtaking sunset. Together, we can raise awareness, celebrate survivors, and support those still fighting. Roads will begin to close at 4:30 pm and we anticipate to step off at 5:30 pm returning to the Farmers Market just after Sunset. See you there!

T-shirts for the event will be provided in your participant packet. You will receive notice when you can pick up the packet. T-shirts are guaranteed if registered by the deadline of August 24, 2024.

All donations go towards the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. The money raised is used to provide Virginians with knowledge and a voice on the breast cancer journey. They offer individualized resource coordination, free breast health educational materials, newly diagnosed, caregiver, and survivorship packets, advocacy for improved health public policy and research dollars for the state, and funding for screening and diagnostic breast health services for uninsured and underinsured. Learn more about the Foundation at https://www.vbcf.org/.

FAQS

Can I run the route? Of course. You are welcome to run, walk, or ruck the route. We welcome you to do what makes you happy.

Will the event be timed? We will not be timing this event.

Can we turn back if we can't walk the entire route? Of course. We don't want you to overstrain yourself. There will be a turnaround spot for those who want to have a spot dedicated to those who can't do the entire route. Do what you can at your own pace.

Are kids able to register? Yes! Kids are more than welcome. We will even have a fun kid-friendly area for them as well for the after-party.

Where can we park? Parking will be available at the NEW Walnut Avenue parking lot (directly in front of the Farmers Market), Town of Vinton Municipal Building Parking lot, Carilion Family Medicine, Vinton Public Library, Vinton Baptist Church, and Thrasher Memorial.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK at the Vinton War Memorial as there will be another private event.
Please also refrain from parking at the Vinton Post Office, Twin Creeks/Pollard 107 side lot or Pok-E-Joes lots.