Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Dekalb, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the inspiring Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in DeKalb! Since its inception in 2001, this powerful event has united men, women, and families from around the globe in the fight against rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. Participants literally take a step in women's high-heeled shoes, creating a visually stunning and thought-provoking experience that promotes education, self-reflection, and meaningful conversations.
This unique march not only raises awareness but also fosters allyship and commitment to positive change in our communities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a statement while walking a mile in their shoes! Join us for a day of learning, listening, and supporting one another in DeKalb.
This unique march not only raises awareness but also fosters allyship and commitment to positive change in our communities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a statement while walking a mile in their shoes! Join us for a day of learning, listening, and supporting one another in DeKalb.
Organiser's Description
Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. There is an old saying: "You can't understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." To get people listening, learning, and talking, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes education Events organize around men literally walking one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. It's not easy walking in these shoes, but it's an experience around which a lot of education, self-reflection, and change happens. It's impressive to see such a visually stunning public statement of listening, learning, allyship, and commitment.
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1525 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, 60115, IL, United States
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