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: $2,262,706 Goal: $4,225,000

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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 to Walk +
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Virtual

$35,802.21 Raised 247 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 to Walk +
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Chicago

Oct 3, 8:30 AM
$123,264.42 Raised 1,101 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: 8:30am | Walk Program Begins: 9:30am

Know Before You Go:  View Infographic

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

Oct 24, 8:00 AM
$70,993.09 Raised 666 Walkers
Where to meet:
Civic Center | 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
What to bring:
A hat, sunglasses, and plenty of enthusiasm for this scenic walk.

Site Opens: 8:00am | Walk Program Begins: 9:30am

Nov 7, 2026
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Arizona & TGen Goodyear, AZ Arizona & TGen Goodyear, AZ Register to Walk +
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Arizona & TGen

Nov 7, 8:30 AM
$72,699.28 Raised 934 Walkers
Where to meet:
City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona | 14200 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338
What to bring:
Sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of energy to take steps toward hope.

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

Nov 7, 8:30 AM
$74,524.10 Raised 521 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: 8:30am | Walk Program Begins: 9:30am

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

Nov 8, 8:00 AM
$638,709.93 Raised 2,992 Walkers
Where to meet:
City of Hope | 1500 E. Duarte Rd. Duarte, CA 91010
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and your team spirit.

Site Opens: 8:00am | Walk Program Begins: 9:30am

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

Nov 8, 8:00 AM
$187,225.73 Raised 1,506 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: 8:00am | Walk Program Begins: 9:30am

Download Our App

Download the Walk for Hope app for free from Google Play or the App Store. It makes coordinating your team and tracking your progress a snap!

Leaderboards

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

Top Individual Fundraisers

Los Angeles
$76,182 Raised (76%)
Los Angeles
$60,150 Raised (20%)
Los Angeles
$48,556.99 Raised (88%)
Los Angeles
$45,712.23 Raised (91%)
Irvine
$27,500 Raised (9%)
Los Angeles
$20,483.59 Raised (6%)
Los Angeles
$13,800 Raised (4%)
Atlanta
$12,025 Raised (4%)
Irvine
$10,500 Raised (100%)
Los Angeles
$10,000 Raised (3%)

Top 3 National 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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$322,087.49 Raised (38%)
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Meet Team United in Hope

For the members of Team United in Hope, Walk for Hope is deeply personal. United by loved ones they've lost and people they've supported through cancer, they come together each year to honor those memories, support patients and help create a future free from cancer.

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Meet Amber

After hearing the words "you have cancer," Amber turned to City of Hope for care and support during one of the most difficult times of her life. Now a colorectal cancer survivor, she's paying hope forward through Walk for Hope, helping fund lifesaving research and treatment for patients today and in the future.

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Meet Barbra

After being diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Barbra turned to City of Hope when she was told there were no additional treatment options available locally. Today, she participates in Walk for Hope to support future patients and help fund the research and care that made a difference in her own journey.

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Walk for Hope

You Make an Impact

Your participation in 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

John Contreras donated $200.00 from CA, US
13 minutes 32 seconds ago
Sandra Bankston donated $50.00 from IL, US
35 minutes 24 seconds ago
Eric Norseth donated $100.00 from CA, US
49 minutes 23 seconds ago
Brayan Marquez donated $25.00 from IL, US
58 minutes 20 seconds ago
Marlene Ortega donated $35.00 from CA, US
1 hour 6 minutes ago

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