31st Annual Thanksgiving WALK of Awareness (2026) Logo

31st Annual Thanksgiving WALK of Awareness (2026)

Thu, Nov 26, 2026
In 14 days
Frankfort, KY
VFW Post 4075
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36–52°F

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2023

36–48°F

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30–58°F

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28–40°F

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47–54°F

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40–56°F

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31–52°F

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32–51°F

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36–45°F

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About this race

The Thanksgiving Walk of Awareness helps ACCESS Soup Kitchen & Men’s Shelter provide food, supplies, services and shelter throughout the year for those in need and brings awareness to homelessness.

ACCESS is grateful for the support of our community. This is the ministry's LARGEST FUNDRAISER of the YEAR, we thank you, in advance, for your generosity! (Please note r egistration prior to the day of the event is $30. Registration on the day of the event is $35.)

 
How can you walk? On Thanksgiving Day , participants can choose one of the following ways:

Option 1: IN-PERSON : Walk the actual route . 
- PLEASE NOTE CHANGE!!! - Because of the closure of the Singing Bridge this year's Walk of Awareness will begin at the VFW Post 4075, 104 E 2nd Street, Frankfort, KY. It will head down Capital Avenue, around the Capitol, back down Capital Avenue, and end at the ACCESS facility.

 Option 2: VIRTUAL : Walk the route  on your exercise equipment, around your neighborhood, or at a location of your choosing.


* Please take and submit photos of your “Walk” to the following e-mail address: [email protected]  

(Submission of photos and participation in walk gives ACCESS permission to post on our website and/or Facebook page). 

NOTE: To be guaranteed a T-Shirt you must be registered by November 9th, 2026 (T-shirts will be distributed the morning of the Walk at the VFW facility)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ALL Monetary donations are welcomed.

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