9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 10:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Walk in Her Shoes | Other | Oct 3, 202610:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the A Walk in Her Shoes starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 640 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- 6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103.
From the organizers
Join Us for the 9th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes
Theme: Walk With Her. Rise With Her.
A powerful 2-mile community cancer awareness walk hosted by My Sister’s Keeper–Cleveland.
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for our 9th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes, a day dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and journeys of women impacted by cancer.
This year, My Sister’s Keeper is proud to partner with Fatima Family Center as we bring this signature event to Ward 8. Every two years, A Walk in Her Shoes intentionally moves to a different Cleveland neighborhood, allowing us to deepen our impact, engage new communities, and bring awareness, education, and support directly into the communities we serve.
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