Bridging The Gap Walk
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Dallas, Texas
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 4th Annual Bridging The Gap Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the vibrant city of Dallas. This inspiring event will kick off at the iconic Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, where walkers will unite to advocate for mental health equity and accessible treatment for all, regardless of demographics, ethnicity, geography, or socioeconomic status.
With the goal of expanding awareness and support for mental health services, this year's walk aims to gather 500 enthusiastic participants, building on the success of previous years that saw 193 walkers in 2023, 240 in 2024, and 280 in 2025. The event promises a day filled with fun, fulfillment, and a sense of community as we work together to break down barriers to mental health care. Bring your friends, family, and even your leashed furry companions for a day that not only celebrates progress but also paves the way for powerful change in our community. Don't miss the chance to be part of this impactful movement—let's bridge the gap together!
With the goal of expanding awareness and support for mental health services, this year's walk aims to gather 500 enthusiastic participants, building on the success of previous years that saw 193 walkers in 2023, 240 in 2024, and 280 in 2025. The event promises a day filled with fun, fulfillment, and a sense of community as we work together to break down barriers to mental health care. Bring your friends, family, and even your leashed furry companions for a day that not only celebrates progress but also paves the way for powerful change in our community. Don't miss the chance to be part of this impactful movement—let's bridge the gap together!
Organiser's Description
MORE PEOPLE ARE SEEING OUR VISION. A DALLAS WHERE THERE IS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT REGARDLESS OF DEMOGRAPHICS, ETHNICITY, GEOGRAPHY, OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.
IT'S NOT HOW FAR WE WALK AT BTGWALK, BUT HOW FAR WE'VE COME TO REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT OPTIONS THAT COUNT. WITH YOUR SUPPORT AND HIGH SPIRITS, WE INTEND TO MAKE AN UNPRECEDENTED IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY.
BTGWALK 2023 REPRESENTED THE INITIAL STEP TOWARD POWERFUL CHANGE LEAVING A SIGNIFICANT MARK ON THE LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE. THERE WERE 193 PARTICIPANTS IN 2023, 240 IN 2024, AND 280 IN 2025. WITH YOUR SUPPORT IN 2026, 500 WALKERS WILL UNITE TO 'BRIDGE THE GAP' OF ACCESS TO CARE.
YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE 4TH ANNUAL BTGWALK. THE DAY WILL BE PACKED WITH FUN FULFILLING FESTIVITIES.
CHANGE BEGINS AT THE RON KIRK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE.
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ACCESSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR EVERYONE.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN A TEAM AND ESTABLISH A FUNDRAISING GOAL TO EXPAND THE WORK OF THE BRIDGING THE GAP FOUNDATION!
_SEE YOU THERE!_
DOGS ARE WELCOME AT THE BTGWALK BUT MUST ALWAYS REMAIN LEASHED. PLEASE CONFIRM THE LOCAL POLICY BEFORE BRINGING YOUR FUR BABIES TO THE EVENT.
BRIDGING THE GAP - MENTAL WELLNESS 4 ALL
#BRIDGE2CARE
IT'S NOT HOW FAR WE WALK AT BTGWALK, BUT HOW FAR WE'VE COME TO REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT OPTIONS THAT COUNT. WITH YOUR SUPPORT AND HIGH SPIRITS, WE INTEND TO MAKE AN UNPRECEDENTED IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY.
BTGWALK 2023 REPRESENTED THE INITIAL STEP TOWARD POWERFUL CHANGE LEAVING A SIGNIFICANT MARK ON THE LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE. THERE WERE 193 PARTICIPANTS IN 2023, 240 IN 2024, AND 280 IN 2025. WITH YOUR SUPPORT IN 2026, 500 WALKERS WILL UNITE TO 'BRIDGE THE GAP' OF ACCESS TO CARE.
YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE 4TH ANNUAL BTGWALK. THE DAY WILL BE PACKED WITH FUN FULFILLING FESTIVITIES.
CHANGE BEGINS AT THE RON KIRK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE.
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ACCESSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR EVERYONE.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN A TEAM AND ESTABLISH A FUNDRAISING GOAL TO EXPAND THE WORK OF THE BRIDGING THE GAP FOUNDATION!
_SEE YOU THERE!_
DOGS ARE WELCOME AT THE BTGWALK BUT MUST ALWAYS REMAIN LEASHED. PLEASE CONFIRM THE LOCAL POLICY BEFORE BRINGING YOUR FUR BABIES TO THE EVENT.
BRIDGING THE GAP - MENTAL WELLNESS 4 ALL
#BRIDGE2CARE
Races
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Bridging the Gap Walk 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
Ronald Kirk Bridge and Felix Lozada Gateway (Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway) is located at 109 Continental Avenue Dallas, Texas 75208. The BTGF WALK will start on the West side of the bridge across from Trinity Grove.
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Felix H. Lozada Sr. Gateway, 3000 Gulden Ln., Dallas, 75212, TX, United States
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