Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K brings a noncompetitive walk to Dallas
There is no race clock to beat at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K. The American Cancer Society’s North Texas walk returns to Klyde Warren Park on October 31, 2026, with participants able to stop when they need to.
A shared walk, without a race
The American Cancer Society says walkers who are unable to complete the full distance do not have to do so. The walk itself concludes when the last walker crosses the finish line, although the park lists a separate end time for the overall event.
The park calls this the 16th annual North Texas walk. Fundraising supports the society’s research, patient services and advocacy; the organizer also offers ways to sign up with a team or lead one.
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A place for survivors and caregivers
The organizer describes a survivor area for survivors and the caregivers attending with them, where visitors can find information about American Cancer Society programs and services. An opening ceremony is also planned, though its time has not been announced.
Klyde Warren Park lists interactive booths, music and food trucks as part of the family-friendly gathering. The individual activities and their operating times have not been specified.
Further reading: Making Strides of North Texas Presented by 4Change Energy: Z_04 | ↗ · Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K — Klyde Warren Park ↗
Walk-day schedule
Registration begins before the park’s listed event hours; the organizer also plans an opening ceremony without a published time.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Walk
- Registration opens (American Cancer Society event page).
- The walk begins; it is not a race, and participants may stop when they need to.
Before walk day
Sign up each walker
All walk participants, including children, must register. Sign up through the American Cancer Society event page; if you have not registered online, visit check-in when you arrive.
A registration fee and spectator admission terms have not been specified.
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Plan for the forecast
The organizer says the walk takes place rain or shine.
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Ask the event contact
For route or accessibility questions, contact Caitlin Rodgers at [email protected] or 214-296-9060.
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Getting to Klyde Warren Park
Transit
The park identifies St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District as DART stations within walking distance. The McKinney Avenue Trolley stops on Woodall Rodgers Freeway at St. Paul and Olive streets; check the operators’ schedules before traveling.
Parking and rideshare
Klyde Warren Park is at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas. The park lists self-parking at Plaza of the Americas and other nearby garages; its Plaza of the Americas garage entrance is on San Jacinto Street. Check posted signs for parking conditions.
For rideshare or taxi pickup and drop-off, the park directs visitors to North Harwood Street between the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center.
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Before you make a plan
When does registration open and when does the walk start?
Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 31. Klyde Warren Park lists overall event hours of 7:30–11:30 a.m.
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Do I have to finish the entire walk?
No. The organizer says participants may stop when they need to and do not have to complete the walk if they are unable.
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Can children participate?
Yes. The event is family-friendly, and children who participate in the walk must be registered.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K — Klyde Warren Park ↗ · Making Strides of North Texas Presented by 4Change Energy: Z_04 | ↗
Is there a registration fee?
A registration fee has not been specified. Spectator admission terms have not been specified either.
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Location & Google Maps
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201
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