Prepping for the 2026 Walkathon

December 15, 2025

The Planning is Underway!

The Chubu Walkathon Committee members gather once or twice a month (see schedule below) to put together this big event to be held on May 24th, 2026.

The committee is working hard to ensure yet another exciting and fruitful charity event!

If you would like to get involved, here is the schedule of meetings:

The following are dates for the Walkathon Community Outreach Meetings.

All volunteers welcome!

Meetings start at 7:00 pm.

Dec 22 (Mon) - Midtown BBQ
Feb 27 (Fri) - Shooters
Apr 10 (Fri) - The Hungry Moose
May 24 (Sun) | WALKATHON

Meeting Access:

If you would like to participate in the next meeting, please register via the form on our Volunteer page.

ACCJ Members, please register via the Member Data Center.

Either way, make sure you save the date and plan to be at the Walkathon with your family and friends on May 24, 2026.

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