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Breast Cancer Walks

Walk to end breast cancer at these walking events for breast cancer charities. Formats include 5K and 10K walks and multi-day walks.
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer walks are held in cities throught the USA. Walkers walk have the choice of walking a marathon or half-marathon the first day, then all walk a half-marathon the second day, camping overnight.
Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks are held in cities throught the USA. Walkers walk approximately 20 miles a day, camping out each night.
Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walks - Canada
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walks are challenging and exciting events held in Canadian cities. Walkers are challenged to walk approximately 20 miles or 30 kilometers a day for 2 days.
Revlon Run/Walk for Breast Cancer
The Revlon Run/Walk is held in New York City and LA. This 5K run/walk benefits breast cancer charities.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
5K walks and runs held in numerous US cities throughout the year raise money to battle breast cancer.
Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer
The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is a 10, 20 or 30-mile walk. Walkers may choose either 10 or 20 miles on the first day and 10 miles on the second. 2-Day walkers raise a minimum of $1000 each and 1-Day walkers raise a minimum of $500.
Italian Breast Cancer Walk
This is a small-scale walking event, more like a tour group. All travel/accomodation fees are paid by the walker, who then also raises $1200 to support the breast cancer charity of their choice.
Training Schedules for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Schedules designed by Wendy Bumgardner to train walkers for both the marathon/half-marathon option and the 2 half-marathons option for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Know When to Stop Walking
Know when to stop walking on a long, hot walk such as the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, a workout walk, marathon or half-marathon. Know and heed the signs of heat sickness
Training to Walk a Marathon
A complete tutorial on how to train for and walk a marathon.
Half-Marathon Training Schedule
A 16-week schedule to take you from walking 4 miles at a time to being able to complete a 13.1 mile half-marathon in great style.
Step by Step on a 3-Day Walk
Every aspect of walking and camping, and the final Victory Walk, for the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk.
Top Picks for Camp Gear for the Avon Walk
Wonder what to take along? These items will keep you more comfortable in camp and on the walk.
Top Picks for Walking Gear for the Avon Walk
Items you will need when you train and walk the Breast Cancer Walk to prevent blisters, chafing, sunburn, heat sickness, and refresh yourself afterwards.
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer - Official Site
The official site for information, registration, signing up to be a walker, crew member, volunteer and making an online pledge.
Seattle 2002 Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk Photos
My photo album of walking the Seattle 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk.
Seattle 2001 Avon 3-Day Walk Diary and Photos
My diary of being one of the trail marking crew for the 2001 Seattle Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Story and dozens of photos. From your About Guide.
Photo Gallery - DC 2001 Avon 3-Day Walk
Over 140 photos showing you the Day Zero process, the Grab 'N Gos, the Pit Stops, the Camp, and the Victory Walk.
MS Challenge 3-Day Walk
Walk 50 miles in three days to battle multiple sclerosis. To be held in September from Carlsbad to San Diego, CA.

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