Walk for Hope 2026

Registration for Walk for Hope 2026 is now open — join us in person or support the cause by becoming a sponsor or making a donation.

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Raised: $169,954 Goal: $3,000,000

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Together, We Can Make a Difference!

Join us in supporting life-saving cancer research at City of Hope. Register to walk, become a sponsor, or make a donation today.

All children ages 13 and up, as well as all adults joining us at Walk for Hope, need to register.

Anytime Anytime Anytime Virtual Everywhere Virtual Everywhere Register +
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Virtual

$17,138 Raised 79 Walkers
What to bring:
Your commitment to making a difference, a camera to share your walk, and friends to walk alongside you.

Where to Meet: Your favorite local route—walk in your neighborhood, at a park, or on a treadmill. Walk at your own pace – Choose a time that works for you.

Oct 3, 2026
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Chicago Zion, IL Chicago Zion, IL Register +
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Chicago

Oct 3, TBD
$9,519 Raised 179 Walkers
Where to meet:
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago | 2520 Elisha Ave., Zion, IL 60099
What to bring:
Layers for the cool morning, a water bottle, and your best team spirit.

Site Opens: TBD | Walk Begins: TBD

Oct 24, 2026
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Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Register +
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Las Vegas

Oct 24, TBD
$1,657 Raised 24 Walkers
Where to meet:
Goodman Plaza | 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
What to bring:
A hat, sunglasses, and plenty of enthusiasm for this scenic walk.

Site Opens: TBD | Walk Begins: TBD

Nov 7, 2026
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Phoenix & TGen Goodyear, AZ Phoenix & TGen Goodyear, AZ Register +
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Phoenix & TGen

Nov 7, TBD
$5,855 Raised 229 Walkers
Where to meet:
City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix | 14200 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338
What to bring:
Sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of energy to take steps toward hope.

Site Opens: TBD | Walk Begins: TBD
 

Nov 7, 2026
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Atlanta Newnan, GA Atlanta Newnan, GA Register +
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Atlanta

Nov 7, TBD
$6,820 Raised 139 Walkers
Where to meet:
City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta | 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, GA 30265
What to bring:
A light jacket for the morning, comfortable shoes, and a sign to cheer on fellow walkers.

Site Opens: TBD | Walk Begins: TBD

Nov 8, 2026
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Los Angeles Duarte, CA Los Angeles Duarte, CA Register +
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Los Angeles

Nov 8, TBD
$114,132 Raised 986 Walkers
Where to meet:
TBD
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and your team spirit.

Site Opens: TBD | Walk Begins: TBD

Nov 8, 2026
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Orange County Irvine, CA Orange County Irvine, CA Register +
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Orange County

Nov 8, TBD
$14,833 Raised 410 Walkers
Where to meet:
City of Hope Orange County | 1000 Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 92618
What to bring:
A hat, sunglasses, and plenty of enthusiasm for this scenic walk.

Site Opens: TBD | Walk Begins: TBD
 

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Leaderboards

These Top Fundraisers and Teams Are Turning Steps into Cures — Will You Join Them?

Top Individual Fundraisers

Los Angeles
$50,150 Raised (16%)
Los Angeles
$16,000 Raised (53%)
Los Angeles
$4,100 Raised (100%)
Los Angeles
$2,500 Raised (100%)
Chicago
$2,280 Raised (76%)
Los Angeles
$2,100 Raised (70%)
Los Angeles
$2,000 Raised (100%)
Los Angeles
$1,800 Raised (6%)
Irvine
$1,500 Raised (100%)
Los Angeles
$1,445 Raised (58%)

Top 3 Partners

Leading the way, together. These partner groups are setting the pace by rallying their networks, inspiring participation and helping accelerate progress for patients and families everywhere.

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$72,508.32 Raised (9%)
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Meet Katie

Katie walks as a survivor and mother, showing her daughter the power of giving back after cancer.

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Meet Valarie

Valarie uses her voice to inspire others to keep moving forward after her battles with multiple cancers.

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Meet Hugo

Hugo participates in Walk for Hope to raise awareness of lung cancer and inspire others with the message: “Hope is real. Don’t give up.”

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Walk for Hope

You Make an Impact

Your participation in a 2K Walk for Hope helps fund three important aspects in the fight to end cancer for all.

CANCER BREAKTHROUGHS

Your support shortens the time it takes to get from bold, innovative ideas to powerful new treatments.

INDIVIDUALIZED CANCER CARE

Together, we're advocating for increased access to quality care and treatments.

HEALTH EQUITY

You'll help provide support groups, integrative therapies, educational classes and workshops, and more.

100% of net proceeds raised by Walk for Hope support City of Hope cancer research and life-giving care.

Where Are People Giving From?

Support is coming in from communities across the country—coast to coast—showing how people everywhere are stepping forward to help outpace cancer, together.

Donor Feed

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