Walk In My Shoes 2025 - Ocala

Monday, April 21, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Ocala, Florida

$25.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the 2025 Walk In My Shoes event in Ocala, taking place on Monday, April 21, 2025! This inspiring event, organized by the Laurens Kids foundation, invites participants to join thousands of fellow walkers in a powerful 1,500-mile trek across Florida. As part of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month, every step taken is a vital contribution to the fight against child sexual abuse and a step toward healing for survivors.

The walk kicks off at the Publix Super Market at Grand Oaks Town Center at 9:00 AM, with the official start at 9:45 AM. Participants can choose to walk a refreshing 5 miles to the water stop at Ocala City Hall or continue on the full 11-mile route to Kimberly's Center for Child Protection. To make the journey easier, an UBER code will be provided for a complimentary ride back to the starting point. Join us in Ocala for a day of camaraderie, purpose, and positive change!

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Walk In My Shoes 2025 - Ocala

Incl. T-Shirt and Drawstring Backpack

We'll start registration at the Publix Super Market at Grand Oaks Town Center at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 21st, and begin to walk at 10:00 PM. Our first walk section is 5 miles, and we'll take a short water break at Ocala City Hall. Those who wish to finish the walk will continue walking to Kimberly's Center for Child Protection (2800 NE 14th St Ocala, FL 34470) - another 6 miles - where we'll end for the day and celebrate! Like in years past, we are partnering with Uber to provide the ability for walkers to drop at any point they wish and ride share their way off of the walk route. Ride Share codes will be provided to walkers at registration. All participants will receive a t-shirt and drawstring backpack at registration. Please read our FAQ's page for all of your questions and if you still have questions or need a scholarship, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist!

9:00 AM EDT

$25.00

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Organiser's description

Join the Laurens Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2025 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.WALK IN MY SHOES

OCALA

DATE: Monday, April 21, 2025

START LOCATION: Publix Super Market at Grand Oaks Town Center, 2575 SW 42nd St Unit 100, Ocala FL, 34471

REGISTRATION BEGINS: 9:00 AM

WALK START: 9:45 AM

DETAILS:

Join us for a 5-mile walk to a water stop at Ocala City Hall with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 11-mile route to Kimberly's Center for Child Protection (2800 NE 14th St., Ocala, FL 34470)! An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back to the starting location.