Dates & times
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- 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Charleston Out of the Darkness Walk combines a one-mile walk with suicide-prevention resources
A roughly one-mile walk is one part of the Charleston, WV Out of the Darkness (to fight suicide) Walk, a gathering that also makes space for people affected by suicide to connect and learn about resources.
More than the walk
The noncompetitive walk is part of a program that includes an opening ceremony, resource tables and activities centered on hope and healing. Every participant is to receive complimentary honor beads.
Food and drink vendors are listed as part of the gathering. The exact walking route has not yet been posted, so anyone who needs to assess the distance or terrain can check for Charleston-specific updates before attending.
Further reading: Charleston, WV Out of the Darkness (to fight suicide) Walk - Charleston WV EventsCWV | Charleston, West Virginia - Events, Hotels & Things To Do ↗
A local walk with a wider purpose
The event listing says funds raised support suicide-prevention research and advocacy, along with educational programs in West Virginia schools, workplaces and communities. The gathering is intended as a place where people affected by suicide can find community as well as contribute to prevention efforts.
Further reading: Charleston, WV Out of the Darkness (to fight suicide) Walk - Charleston WV EventsCWV | Charleston, West Virginia - Events, Hotels & Things To Do ↗
Planning for the walk
Sign up online
Registration is free; the event listing links to the walk’s registration page.
Check for route details
The route and further Charleston-specific information are expected closer to walk day. Accessibility arrangements have not been specified.
Getting to Slack Plaza
Destination and directions
The walk is at City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston, WV. The map links can calculate transit, driving or walking directions from your own starting point. Parking and specific entrance instructions have not been announced.
Charleston, WV Out of the Darkness (to fight suicide) Walk - Charleston WV EventsCWV | Charleston, West Virginia - Events, Hotels & Things To Do ↗ · City Center at Slack Plaza - Charleston WV EventsCWV | Charleston, West Virginia - Events, Hotels & Things To Do ↗
Before you make a plan
When is the Charleston walk?
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. A separate start time for the walk itself is not listed.
How long is the route?
The noncompetitive walk is planned to be approximately one mile. The exact route has not yet been posted.
Is there a registration fee?
Registration is free. The listing does not specify fundraising expectations or other participation conditions.
Can families attend?
The event is listed as family-friendly, without a specific age policy.
Location & Google Maps
City Center at Slack Plaza
169 Summers St., Charleston, WV
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