Break the Chains: A Walk for Cult Recovery - 2026 International Cult Awareness Month

  • Date Sat 25th July 2026 - Mon 7th September 2026
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price $27.49
  • Races 1 race

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Get ready to make a difference this summer as you join the Break the Chains: A Walk for Cult Recovery, happening from July 25 to September 7, 2026, in beautiful Lake Elsinore, Riverside. This empowering virtual walk/run is part of the International Cult Awareness Month and invites participants from around the globe to honor the courage and resilience of survivors of coercive control and cultic abuse.

Whether you choose to walk 4 miles to symbolize each week of awareness, take on a marathon distance of 26.2 miles for those on a journey to liberation, or set your own custom distance, every step contributes to raising awareness and fostering healing. With weekly themed content, inspiring survivor stories, and a supportive community, this event is a celebration of freedom and unity. No matter your pace or mobility, everyone is welcome to participate. Sign up today and join the movement to break the chains!

Organiser's Description

THIS ISNT JUST A WALKITS A MOVEMENT.

Join us for BREAK THE CHAINS: A WALK FOR CULT RECOVERY, a powerful virtual walk/run honoring the courage, resilience, and strength it takes to break free from coercive control and cultic abuse.

Whether youre walking in honor of a survivor, raising awareness in your community, or celebrating your own journey of freedomevery step you take helps shed light on the realities of cultic abuse and the healing that follows.

Over the course of six weeks (one week before August, throughout International Cult Awareness Month (ICAM), and one week after), well walk togethervirtually but united. Each week, participants will receive empowering content including survivor stories, educational tools, inspiring challenges, and calls to action.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

* A digital race bib to print and wear proudly
* Weekly themed content to keep you motivated and learning
* A downloadable chain-breaking progress tracker
* Optional access to exclusive campaign merch
* A certificate of completion to honor your commitment

No matter where you are in the world, you can help raise awareness, honor survivors, and be part of breaking the cycle.

* All paces and mobility devices welcome (walking, rolling, treadmill, etc.)
* No GPS tracking or time submission required
* Content and activities will be screen-reader accessible and inclusive in language and design

How far is the race? That's up to you and your capabilities. Take it as far as you'd like! Here are some suggestions:

* 4 MILES FOR 4 WEEKS OF AWARENESS - A short but powerful tribute to each week of Cult Awareness Month.

* 10 MILES TO REPRESENT THE AVERAGE YEARS IN A CULT - Or choose a number that reflects your storyor that of someone you walk for.
* 26.2 MILES (MARATHON OF LIBERATION) - For those who want to take on a bold challenge in honor of long-term recovery.
* FREEDOM YOUR WAY CUSTOM RACE - Set your own distance, pace, and purpose. Every step counts.

Walk with us. Learn with us. Break the chains.

Hosted by The Freedom Train Project, Incorporated, a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors recover from coercive control and cultic abuse, this virtual walk/run is more than just an eventits a movement for awareness, healing, and hope.

Races

  • Virtual, Self-Paced Walk/Run Event (Any Distance)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.49

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