Best Friends Walk Together
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Onancock, Virginia
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the Best Friends Walk Together on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the charming town of Onancock, Accomack! This uplifting event invites participants to walk alongside their furry friends or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic streets. The scenic 2-mile route begins at the Historic Onancock School, showcasing breathtaking views of Onancock Creek, delightful historic homes, and quaint local businesses. After the walk, participants can explore a serene nature trail that runs alongside the creek and marshes, offering a chance to spot native wildlife.
The festivities kick off at 10:30 AM, with packet pick-up and check-in available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Choose from a variety of colorful dog tags or medals at check-in to commemorate your participation. This event is not timed, making it perfect for families, baby joggers, and leashed canines. With ample on-site parking, it's an ideal day out for all! Best of all, every step taken helps support local animal welfare organizations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Come out, have fun, and make a difference for our furry friends!
The festivities kick off at 10:30 AM, with packet pick-up and check-in available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Choose from a variety of colorful dog tags or medals at check-in to commemorate your participation. This event is not timed, making it perfect for families, baby joggers, and leashed canines. With ample on-site parking, it's an ideal day out for all! Best of all, every step taken helps support local animal welfare organizations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Come out, have fun, and make a difference for our furry friends!
Organiser's Description
Come out in support of our rescues and shelters.
Walk with or without your best friend and enjoy a morning walk through the historic Town of Onancock.
The route begins at the Historic Onancock School, takes you past scenic views of Onancock Creek, historic homes and quaint town businesses and finishes back at the school where light refreshments will be served. Walk is approximately 2 miles.
When you return you can choose to do the nature trail behind the school that takes you along side the creek and marshes where native fowl can be seen. Trail is approximately 1/4 mile.
* Walk begins at 10:30 AM.
* PACKET PICK UP / CHECK IN 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the venue on the day of the event.
* Choose your preferred color of dog tag/medal at check in: BLACK, BLUE, PURPLE, RED, ORANGE.
* Event day registration available 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the venue.
* PARKING: Plenty of on-site parking available.
* ALL CANINES MUST BE LEASHED.
* BABY JOGGERS/STROLLERS WELCOME.
* THIS IS NOT A TIMED EVENT.
All net proceeds to benefit the animal welfare orgs who serve the Eastern Shore of Virginia. [https://runfortheanimals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=78]
Since our inception in 2012, we have raised over $103,000 for our local rescues and shelters. [https://runfortheanimals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=78]
Thanks for supporting the cause! [https://runfortheanimals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=78]
Walk with or without your best friend and enjoy a morning walk through the historic Town of Onancock.
The route begins at the Historic Onancock School, takes you past scenic views of Onancock Creek, historic homes and quaint town businesses and finishes back at the school where light refreshments will be served. Walk is approximately 2 miles.
When you return you can choose to do the nature trail behind the school that takes you along side the creek and marshes where native fowl can be seen. Trail is approximately 1/4 mile.
* Walk begins at 10:30 AM.
* PACKET PICK UP / CHECK IN 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the venue on the day of the event.
* Choose your preferred color of dog tag/medal at check in: BLACK, BLUE, PURPLE, RED, ORANGE.
* Event day registration available 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the venue.
* PARKING: Plenty of on-site parking available.
* ALL CANINES MUST BE LEASHED.
* BABY JOGGERS/STROLLERS WELCOME.
* THIS IS NOT A TIMED EVENT.
All net proceeds to benefit the animal welfare orgs who serve the Eastern Shore of Virginia. [https://runfortheanimals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=78]
Since our inception in 2012, we have raised over $103,000 for our local rescues and shelters. [https://runfortheanimals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=78]
Thanks for supporting the cause! [https://runfortheanimals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=78]
Races
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Best Friends Walk Together 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Tag
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$27.50
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Location
6 College Avenue, Onancock, 23417, VA, United States
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