October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mark your calendar, grab your sneakers — and your pink ribbons — for these events that are taking place in cities across the country. Living with Breast Cancer is challenging for all men and women who have been diagnosed. However, statistically, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed later and to have worse outcomes than white women due to inequities in our healthcare system. (Download BlackDoctor’s Black Woman’s Guide to Beating Breast Cancer) differs from other cultures due to disparities in our healthcare system. These walks and events are more than “fun runs” or walks, proceeds raised from these events not only help funds research for a cure, but they also offer free screenings and aim to raise awareness on breast cancer statistics, self-exams, early detection and treatment options, and more. Lace up, make a donation, attend a gala — or all of the above. Check in your area for even more local fundraising to make a difference this October and all year round.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer — Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Get More Info - Sista Strut Atlanta 3K Walk
College Park, GA
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Saturday, October 5, 2025
- Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer (Day 1 of 2)
Metro Atlanta, GA
Event Information - Hope. Love. Pink. 5K (YWCA Metro Chicago)
Libertyville, IL
Get More Info - Pink Cupcake Walk — Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Get More Info - Sista Strut Chicago 3K Walk
Chicago, IL
Get More Info - Sista Strut St. Louis 3K Walk
St. Louis, Mo
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer (Day 2)
Metro Atlanta, GA
- Breast Cancer Walk & Drive — South Holland
South Holland, IL
Get More Info - 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Free Screening
Dallas, TX
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Steps of Hope Breast Cancer Walk
Atlanta, GA
Get More Info - Making Strides of Chicago (ACS Walk)
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Get More Info - Komen Dallas/North Texas Race for the Cure
Richardson, TX
Get More Info - Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1
Dallas – Fort Worth, TX
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Sista Strut Columbia SC Walk
Columbia, SC
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Friday to Sunday, October 24 – 26, 2025
- Susan G. Komen 3-Day Dallas / Fort Worth Walk
DFW Region, TX
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Priscilla’s Girls Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
Raleigh, NC
Get More Info - Sista Strut Indianapolis 3K Walk
Indianapolis
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