Walk for Gilda's
September 19, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Walk at the Lake and From Home
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A Community That Shows Up
Start and end your walk surrounded by people who understand the power of connection. Explore the Wellness Fair, meet local partners, discover helpful resources, and spend time with a community united by support, hope, and compassion. Enjoy meaningful conversations and opportunities to connect before and after the walk.
Designed for Everyone
Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, celebrating a milestone, remembering someone special, or simply showing your support, Walk for Gilda's welcomes you. Choose a 1-mile or 5K route and enjoy an accessible experience with volunteers and water stations along the way.
Event Schedule
8:30 AM: Check-in & Wellness Fair open
9:00 AM: Gather at Starting Line
11:30 AM: Event concludes
Location & Parking
Start Line: Near Lake of the Isles Parkway & South Newton Avenue
Parking: Street parking available in surrounding neighborhoods
$75000 Goal
$19893
Total Raised
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Fundraise for Gilda's
No one should face cancer alone.
Every dollar you raise helps Gilda's Club Minnesota provide no-charge emotional and social support for Minnesotans impacted by cancer, including support groups, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle activities, and community connections.
Your fundraising stays local and helps ensure that individuals and families facing cancer have a place to turn for support, understanding, and hope.
See the fundraising toolkit or check out the Gilda's Staff fundraising page for ideas.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Walk for Gilda's!
Gather with family, friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters for a meaningful day of community, remembrance, and hope. Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, celebrating a milestone, remembering someone special, or simply showing your support, Walk for Gilda's is a chance to come together and make a difference.
Join us at scenic Lake of the Isles or participate virtually from wherever you are. Choose between a 1-mile or 5K walk and take steps that help ensure no Minnesotan faces cancer alone.
Every registration, donation, and step taken supports Gilda's Club Minnesota's no-charge programs for individuals, families, and caregivers impacted by cancer.
Whether you walk lakeside or from home, you'll be part of a community united by compassion, connection, and the belief that community is stronger than cancer.
Why We Walk
We walk for the people we love and the people we've lost.
We walk to celebrate milestones and to carry each other through the hard days.
We walk so that no one in our community has to face cancer alone.
Every step is a reminder that community is stronger than cancer, and you are part of that.
Host a table at the Wellness Fair
Local organizations are invited to table at the third annual Walk for Gilda's, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 am at Lake of the Isles.