Event Description:

Join us for our 21st annual Buddy Walk at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA!

Schedule of Events:

10:00 a.m. Onsite Registration Open. Buddy Walk® Festival Begins

1:00 p.m. Registration Closes.

1:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening Ceremonies Begins. Buddy Walk® Festival Ends.

1:15 p.m. Buddy Walk® Start

1:45 p.m. Closing Ceremony and Awards

Exciting Changes:

WHEN we walk- This year’s walk will take place after the festival—giving everyone more time to arrive without the rush, and the chance to enjoy the fun, games, food, and celebration before we hit the pavement together!

Elongated walk length- This year, we’re excited to step it up—literally—by elongating our walk length. Together we will walk just under 1 mile. A longer walk better reflects the powerful journey of advocacy, inclusion, and community we’re on together—so lace up, show up, and help us go the literal mile for acceptance!

Award Ceremony-Individual medals will no longer be given out at the end of the walk. Instead, we’ll be celebrating what matters most: walking together in unity, honoring our shared purpose, and recognizing the incredible impact of our top 10 fundraising teams during our closing celebration!

T-Shirts: In order to receive a t-shirt, you must register before 9/24/25. Anyone who registers after this date will NOT receive a t-shirt. (This includes those registering on the day of the event.) Extra shirts will not be available for purchase. Thank you for registering in advance of our t-shirt deadline!

Cost: Early bird registration (before 8/4) is $30. As always, registration for VIPs is free!

Registration: Register here.

This is an inclusive event. All abilities and ages are welcome!