5th Annual Women in STEM Walkathon
- Date Wed 1st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $22.20 - $59.30
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 5th Annual Women in STEM Walkathon, taking place throughout October 2025 in Atlanta, Dekalb! This empowering month-long virtual walk/run invites participants to join the movement to elevate and support women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Whether you're walking solo, with a friend, or as part of a team, you can accumulate miles from anywhere while contributing to a great cause.
The event highlights the critical need for increased representation of women in STEM, where they currently hold only 29% of the roles despite making up over half of the workforce. Participants can look forward to exciting perks, including a long sleeve t-shirt, weekly raffle drawings, and a chance to win a $150 Grand Prize for the most miles walked! Plus, join two in-person meet-ups in Atlanta—one on October 6 at Piedmont Park and another on October 18 at Big Peach South Fulton. Not only will you enjoy the joy of movement, but you'll also be supporting scholarships for Black women pursuing STEM careers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having fun!
The event highlights the critical need for increased representation of women in STEM, where they currently hold only 29% of the roles despite making up over half of the workforce. Participants can look forward to exciting perks, including a long sleeve t-shirt, weekly raffle drawings, and a chance to win a $150 Grand Prize for the most miles walked! Plus, join two in-person meet-ups in Atlanta—one on October 6 at Piedmont Park and another on October 18 at Big Peach South Fulton. Not only will you enjoy the joy of movement, but you'll also be supporting scholarships for Black women pursuing STEM careers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having fun!
Organiser's Description
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are an oasis of cultural significance, both past and present, and are leading sources for black graduates. However, the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are still lacking proper representation of minority groups, including women. Did you know women make up 52% of the workforce, but only 29% of STEM professionals? Join HBCU STEM Education Run in an event dedicated to educate, elevate, and empower HBCU women in STEM through scholarships and career resources.
Women in STEM Walkathon (WiSW) is month-long virtual walk/run that can be done anywhere you like! Participate alone, with a friend, or with a team to rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible. Our sponsors will match funds based on the miles accumulated. Participants also receive a thank you token from HBCU STEMER. Whether you are an HBCU alum/student, STEM graduate, or just passionate about education, this event is for you! Come join the virtual WiSW challenge to support the next generation of women STEM professionals.
October Women in STEM Walkathon perks:
* Long sleeve t-shirt
* Virtual challenge (participate anywhere!) plus in-person meet ups in Atlanta
* Weekly raffle drawings
* $150 Grand Prize for the individual with the most miles!
* Joy of contributing to our scholarship fund for Black women in STEM!
Plus, 2 in-person meet ups in Atlanta!
* 10/6 at Piedmont Park with Coding with Culture (RSVP with your ticket selection)
* 10/18 at Big Peach South Fulton with Not Just October (RSVP here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kim-jacobs-breast-cancer-walkrun-tickets-1620260495759?msockid=00fbe41c56596eb33944f49457bf6ff0])
Women in STEM Walkathon (WiSW) is month-long virtual walk/run that can be done anywhere you like! Participate alone, with a friend, or with a team to rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible. Our sponsors will match funds based on the miles accumulated. Participants also receive a thank you token from HBCU STEMER. Whether you are an HBCU alum/student, STEM graduate, or just passionate about education, this event is for you! Come join the virtual WiSW challenge to support the next generation of women STEM professionals.
October Women in STEM Walkathon perks:
* Long sleeve t-shirt
* Virtual challenge (participate anywhere!) plus in-person meet ups in Atlanta
* Weekly raffle drawings
* $150 Grand Prize for the individual with the most miles!
* Joy of contributing to our scholarship fund for Black women in STEM!
Plus, 2 in-person meet ups in Atlanta!
* 10/6 at Piedmont Park with Coding with Culture (RSVP with your ticket selection)
* 10/18 at Big Peach South Fulton with Not Just October (RSVP here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kim-jacobs-breast-cancer-walkrun-tickets-1620260495759?msockid=00fbe41c56596eb33944f49457bf6ff0])
Races
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Virtual Walkathon
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Thank You Packet
$22.20
Rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible! We will match each mile with dollars toward STEM scholarships for young women. Participants will receive a virtual thank you packet. -
Virtual Walkathon - T-Shirt Ticket
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible! We will match each mile with dollars toward STEM scholarships for young women. Participants will receive a thank you packet and T-shirt. -
Virtual Walkathon - VIP Ticket (Raffle, Experience Packages, Etc Click for Details)
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt and Experience Packages
$59.30
Rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible! We will match each mile with dollars toward STEM scholarships for young women. Participants will receive a thank you packet, T-shirt, and exclusive experience packages: - Entry into the $50 raffle giveaway - 50% off Engineering Your Purpose course hosted by STEMedia - Vegan retreat hosted by Nina Fuentes Coaching - 1-on-1 beauty consultation with beauty consultant and influencer - 1 Month of FREE UNLIMITED access to hip hop dance lessons - Exclusive support group leading up to and during the event -
Virtual Walkathon + 10/6 Atlanta In-Person RSVP (T-Shirt Included)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible! This ticket serves as an RSVP to our community walk/ kid's coding activity in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA on October 6th. Light refreshments will be provided. We will match each mile with dollars toward STEM scholarships for young women. Participants will receive a thank you packet and T-shirt. 6:00 - 8:00 PM -
Virtual Walkathon + 10/5 Houston In-Person RSVP (T-Shirt Included)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Rack up as many miles in the month of October as possible! This ticket serves as an RSVP to our community group walk at the High School of Law and Justice in Houston, TX on October 5th. Light refreshments will be provided. We will match each mile with dollars toward STEM scholarships for young women. Participants will receive a thank you packet and T-shirt.
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