Walk in My Shoes 2026 - Lakeland
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lakeland, Florida
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the inspiring 2026 Walk in My Shoes event in Lakeland, Florida, happening on Saturday, April 11th, 2026! This exciting event invites participants to join the Laurens Kids foundation and thousands of fellow walkers from across the state in a powerful 1,500-mile trek aimed at raising awareness for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Kick off your day at the Children's Home Society of Florida, where registration begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the walk starting at 9:00 AM. Choose your distance with a 5-mile walk to Ross Dress for Less or challenge yourself to the full 10-mile route all the way to Peace River Victim Services. Plus, enjoy the convenience of an UBER code to get you back after your journey. Whether you're walking for awareness, support, or simply to enjoy a day out, the Walk in My Shoes event promises to be a meaningful and uplifting experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!
Kick off your day at the Children's Home Society of Florida, where registration begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the walk starting at 9:00 AM. Choose your distance with a 5-mile walk to Ross Dress for Less or challenge yourself to the full 10-mile route all the way to Peace River Victim Services. Plus, enjoy the convenience of an UBER code to get you back after your journey. Whether you're walking for awareness, support, or simply to enjoy a day out, the Walk in My Shoes event promises to be a meaningful and uplifting experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Join the Laurens Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 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 LAKELAND
Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Start location: Childrens Home Society of Florida - 1010 E Rose St Lakeland, FL 33801
Registration Begins: 8:00 AM
Walk Start: 9:00 AM
Details:
Join us for a 5-mile walk to Ross Dress for Less (3615 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33803) with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 10-mile route to Peace River Victim Services (1831 N Crystal Lake Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801)! An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back from the walk.
WALK IN MY SHOES LAKELAND
Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Start location: Childrens Home Society of Florida - 1010 E Rose St Lakeland, FL 33801
Registration Begins: 8:00 AM
Walk Start: 9:00 AM
Details:
Join us for a 5-mile walk to Ross Dress for Less (3615 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33803) with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 10-mile route to Peace River Victim Services (1831 N Crystal Lake Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801)! An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back from the walk.
Races
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Walk in My Shoes 2026 - Lakeland
Incl. T-Shirt and Drawstring Backpack
Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
We'll start registration at the Childrens Home Society of Florida at 8:00 AM on Saturday April 11th, and begin to walk at 9:00 AM. Our first walk section is 5 miles, and we'll take a short water break at Ross Dress for Less (3615 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33803). Those who wish to finish the walk will continue walking to Peace River Victim Services (1831 N Crystal Lake Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801) - another 5 miles - where we'll have our final celebration! All participants will receive a t-shirt and drawstring backpack at registration. 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. Free ride share codes will be provided to walkers at registration. Please make sure to have the Uber app downloaded to your phone prior to your arrival. 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!
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1010 E Rose St, Lakeland, 33801, FL, United States
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