In-Person Walk and Community Celebration:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Walnut Creek Civic Park
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Hope Walk Week:
Sunday, May 11  - Saturday, May 17, 2025


Registration
Registration is $35 per walker, aged 10 and up. Each registered walker will receive a Hope Walk event t-shirt! See below for details on kids under age 10.

How do I fundraise for Cancer Support Community?
You can help raised valuable funds for Cancer Support Community programs by registering for the walk and letting your family, friends, and colleagues know they can support your efforts by donating. In celebration of CSC's 35th anniversary year, it can be as simple as asking 10 people for $35 each and you will raise $350 to support local cancer patients and their loved ones!

Download and share this Hope Walk flyer to help encourage your network to participate!

How do I participate virtually?
Register just like you would if you were to participate the day of Saturday, May 17th.

Hope Walk Pet Grand Marshal
Your pet could be the star of the Hope Walk! Register your beloved furry friend ($10) and they will receive a Hope Walk pet bandana. The top fundraising pet will become the Hope Walk Grand Pet Marshal!

Fundraising Incentives
The prizes below are for funds raised by individual fundraisers (not team totals).
$100 - coming soon!
$500 - coming soon!
$1000 - coming soon!
$2000+ - coming soon!

Early Bird Check-in
Details to come!

In-person Event Timeline
8:30 am - Check-in Opens
8:30 am - 10:30 am - Community Fair
9:15 am - Welcome Ceremony
10:00 am - Hope Walk begins!
12:00 pm - Event concludes

Route Information
This is a 3.5-mile walk and is non-competitive and non-timed. The walk starts in Civic Park, enters the Iron Horse Trail, and heads towards Treat Blvd. The turnaround is at the John Muir Health Administration Building parking lot and will return to Civic Park. The route is paved and mainly flat except for the pedestrian bridge that crosses over Ygnacio Valley Road.

Route Map



















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Caution
Please share the trail with non-Hope Walk participants (other trail users). Stay aware of your surroundings and be mindful of cyclists and e-bike riders along the route. Thank you!

Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations on the Iron Horse Trail staffed by volunteers.

Pets
Pets are welcome to attend the walk but must be on a leash.

Kids
The Hope Walk is a family-friendly event. Strollers are welcome and kids under 10 are welcome to walk for free (pick up a kid’s bracelet at check-in).

Restrooms
Portable restrooms (standard and ADA) will be available in the event area.

First Aid
A nurse will be available in the First Aid Tent in the event area.

Share the fun!
Use #WhyIHopeWalk on social media so we can see your Hope Walk fun! You can also follow and tag us:
Facebook  |  Instagram  |  LinkedIn  

Parking
Street parking and metered parking are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants who plan to utilize the public garages near Civic Park should expect to pay a parking fee.


Weather
The Hope Walk will take place rain or shine. We recommend dressing in layers. We've had chilly mornings and warm afternoons.

Donation Collection
If you have collected cash or check donations you may bring them the morning of the walk or mail them to Cancer Support Community at 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Please be sure to note your name if they are to be credited to your fundraising efforts.



For more information: Please contact Susan Moon, Director of Events, at smoon@cancersupport.net or 925.953.2145.