You’ve trained your heart out. You’ve been a fundraising dynamo. And now it’s time to put all that good work into action. Here’s how your 2 day, 39-mile Avon Walk journey shapes up, from start to finish.
Before the Walk
Once you register, you’ll be assigned your very own Walker Coordinator—an Avon Walk staffer who will be your main contact, your coach, and who will help you develop your own personal fundraising plan, connect you with local Training Walks, and help you every step of the way leading up to your Avon Walk weekend.
Event Eve
This is where you officially check in for the weekend-long event. You’ll receive your Avon Walk wristband, get your tent assignment and turn in any last-minute donations. Event Eve takes place the Friday before the Avon Walk at a hotel near the event’s Opening Ceremony site. For those who can’t make Event Eve, we also offer Early Check-In online.
Opening Ceremony
The inspiring Opening Ceremony brings all Avon Walk participants together for the first time early Saturday morning. You’ll connect with others, drop off your gear, fill your water bottle, stretch a little—and before you know it you’ll be on the road.
Walking
You’ll walk up to 26.2 miles on Day 1, and 13.1 miles on Day 2. The distance you walk is completely up to you, and you can decide at any time. If your mileage ever starts to feel too daunting you can stop, knowing you’ve already made a powerful difference—and we’ll be there to pick you up.
Support At Every Step
Support services are set up at Rest Stops approximately every 2–3 miles along the route, and our volunteer Crew is always nearby to help. Of course, safety is our number one priority. The route will be clearly marked, and anywhere extra guidance is needed, friendly Crew members will point you in the right direction.
Wellness Village
At the end of Day 1, you’ll reach Wellness Village, where you can relax, enjoy a hot shower, a hearty dinner, maybe even a yoga class or a foot massage, then cap off your day with an evening of fun and festivities before settling in to one of the 2-person tents we provide. The next morning you’ll wake up to a hot breakfast and after a rousing group cheer, you’ll be off to the final leg of your Avon Walk. For those of you not wishing to camp out with us, you may leave the event for the evening and return the next morning to rejoin your fellow Walkers and our final day of walking.
Closing Ceremony
At the touching Closing Ceremony, all Walkers and Crew will come together one last time. Your body may be tired, but your spirit will soar as you celebrate and reflect on the significance of all you’ve accomplished—and watch the money you raised be distributed to local breast cancer organizations.
The End Is Just The Beginning
While crossing the finish line marks the end of your Avon Walk journey, it’s just the beginning of the impact you’ll have. Because of you, breast cancer patients will get the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. And leading scientists and researchers will receive support in their ongoing quest for a cure.
