Walk the Walk for Mental Health - Hope in Every Step
About this race
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (Registration & T-shirt pickup begins at 8:00 AM)
Location: The Community House – 415 W. Eighth Street, Hinsdale
Take a step toward hope, healing, and mental wellness at this one-mile Color Walk, raising funds to expand equitable access to life-changing mental health services for children, young adults, and families in our community.
We’re honored to feature guest speaker Jim Maley of The Maley Way, who will share a powerful message of resilience, connection, and the importance of mental health support.
Before we step off, enjoy a health expo featuring local wellness vendors and a colorful opening ceremony. Stay for a post-walk celebration with food trucks, music, games, and more!
How to Get Involved:
- Register – Grab your spot and invite your friends and family to join you! Every registration includes a Walk the Walk T-shirt
- (T-Shirt size guaranteed if you register before April 20, 2026)
- Fundraise – Make an even bigger impact by creating your own fundraising page. Set a goal, share your story, and rally your network to support mental health access for all.
- Choose Your Team – Share your “why” on social, text a friend, and get others to register—every invite helps grow the movement and bring more people together for this important cause.
Register & Start Fundraising Today!
Together, we can take steps toward a healthier, more connected community. #WalkTheWalk #HopeInEveryStep #MentalHealthMatters
What's new this year?
PRIZES will be provided to each WALKER based on the amount of money raised.
$100 – Win a Community House Cap (Performance cap w/UV guard and quick dry moisture wicking)
$250 - Win a Community House "Hoodie" (High quality material)
Together, we can ensure that no one is turned away from receiving the help they need. Register now and join the movement for mental health awareness and support.
Event Refunds, Deferrals, and Cancellation Policy
This event is approved by the venue to occur as a live in-person event. Participants must agree that refunds and deferrals will NOT be issued for any reason, including participant injury, illness, and any other issues out of the control of the event, including, but not limited to cancellation due to weather/lightning.
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Walk the Walk 2026
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hinsdale, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:29 AM and sets at 8:06 PM local time (CDT) in Hinsdale on May 17, 2026 — 14h 37m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Hinsdale events
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