Click here to download the 20th Annual Walk for a Cure Directions.

The walk routes are posted in the Walk Route Tab under Walker Resources. Please note that there will be signs along the routes and volunteers along the way at some cross points.

YES, but car-pooling is suggested.

Shuttle buses will be available from Camp Harkness to each starting location to return walkers to their cars. The 1st shuttle will depart Camp Harkness at 2:30pm, and the 2nd at approximately 4:15pm when Closing Ceremonies have concluded.

Yes, we will have two in-person training walks in late summer, and we have suggested training loops located in Old Saybrook and Mystic posted for your convenience in the Walker Guide.

YES. The half marathon? YES

As in the past, food will be provided at Closing Ceremonies.

Congratulations – this is exciting! We can adjust your registration. Contact us at 860-437-1400 or [email protected] to make any changes. Note: If you decide to walk the full marathon, your fundraising commitment would increase to $500. If you are a student or cancer survivor, your fundraising commitment would remain at $100 (although it would not change your fundraising commitment, please let us know so we can have accurate data and know how many walkers to expect on each route). Fundraising is open through December 31. Please advise of any changes to your registration. 

YES.  Times and location to be determined.  Packets can also be picked up on Walk Day at the start of each marathon. Be sure to check your email for all of the walk details.

Due to safety concerns, pets are not permitted on the Walk route, or at closing ceremonies.

The minimum age for walking is 12. Children in strollers or under the age of 12 are not allowed on the walk route due to safety concerns. 

Children between the ages of 12 and 17 can register to walk if they are accompanied by an adult (does not need to be a parent). The fundraising commitment for youth is $100.

Children under the age of 12 are welcomed and encouraged to participate in our Family Friendly 5K Walk at Camp Harkness.

TBBCF’s Walk for a Cure will take place rain or shine. Due to the complicated logistics of planning and executing the Walk, there is no rain date.

Should there be strong predictions of a significant weather event such as a Nor’easter, hurricane or rain with significant flooding, the Walk will be cancelled. The Walk Chair will monitor the weather forecasts and radar, and should severe weather be predicted, a decision will be made by 9am the day before the Walk.

Cancellation announcements will be communicated via the website, email and social media. There will be no rain date for the Walk.

Tips for walking in the rain are outlined in the Walker Guide found on the website under Walker Resources.

Our logistics are set up for walkers. The Walk is based upon walkers maintaining a 14–20-minute mile pace. If you are faster than the 14-minute mile walkers, you may miss hydration and other necessities at the pit stops.

We are confident you can finish your walk, but if circumstances are such that you are unable to, our “Sweep Vehicle” will pick you up and bring you to either the next pit stop, or to Camp Harkness (finishing point).

We recognize that many walkers use head phones while walking. For safety reasons, we don’t recommend using head phones; however, if you do, please pay attention to your surroundings, especially in traffic. We strongly discourage texting while walking.