Pre-Event Activities

Join us at our Charlotte Kickoff Event on Thursday, 10/1 at Legion Brewing RSVP here: Susan G. Komen®

Event Day Schedule

We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on October 10!

7:00 a.m. | Event site opens
Explore our four pillar zones (Research, Care, Community and Action), visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more.

8:50 a.m. | Parade of Hope Line-up (Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer)
Please line up according to your years of survivorship or treatment. This is also when we’ll get ready for the Opening Ceremony.

ShareForCures, Komen’s breast cancer research registry focused on finding the cures for breast cancer. Learn how you can accelerate discoveries, make an impact, and be a catalyst for change! Please line up according to your years of survivorship or treatment.

9:00 a.m. | Parade of Hope & Opening Ceremony
Honor survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer as they walk down the Pathway of Hope; celebrate our top fundraisers; and listen to inspiring stories of resilience.

9:30 a.m. | Walk begins
Gather your team and get ready to walk!

10:30 a.m. | Celebrating the Impact
Continue festivities on site

Activities for Survivors & Those Living with MBC

This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of survivors and all people living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:

Hope Village Celebration | 7:00 a.m.

Join us in the Hope Village area for complimentary breakfast and goodies.

Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade | 9:00 a.m.

All survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer will unite and walk into our Opening Ceremony.

ShareForCures

Grab a ShareForCures postcard in Hope Village and dive into the groundbreaking world of Komen’s ShareForCures, a research registry focused only on finding the cures for breast cancer. Be part of something extraordinary and empower the fight against breast cancer. Your participation accelerates discoveries, making a real impact on lives. Don't miss this chance to be a catalyst for change!

Your Event T-shirt

All registered breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will receive a special event shirt to recognize your special place in our event. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on event morning, you must register by Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Activities for Top Fundraisers & Teams

Susan G. Komen’s work would not be possible without our fundraisers. It is our honor to recognize those fundraisers who go above and beyond with their efforts and support – our Top Individuals and Top Teams. 

Top Fundraisers – Individuals who raise $1,000+

On event morning, follow the Top Fundraiser signs to the area reserved just for you! You’ll be gifted a special Top Fundraiser item to help you stand apart from the crowd, and we invite you to pop in and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks provided by generous local partners. 

Your Walk T-shirt

All top fundraisers will earn this year’s commemorative event shirt. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on Walk morning, you must have raised your first $100 by Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Survivors are not required to fundraise to receive a shirt. If you do not register and fundraise your first $100 prior to 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2026, please allow 6-8 weeks after the Walk occurs for your t-shirt to arrive in the mail.

Top Teams – Teams who raise $3,500+

Every team that raises $3,500 or more will receive a tent and table in our Top Teams area. We encourage our top teams to bring snacks, drinks and items to share with team members.

Local FAQs

See below for answers to your questions specific to the . For general questions, please visit the General Walk FAQs page.

Local T-Shirt Details

We are now mailing all shirts for $100+ fundraisers, survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer. In order to receive your shirt in time for Walk day*, you must register and/or fundraise $100+ by Sunday, September 13, 2026. Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer who register, and participants who raise $100, after will receive your shirt(s) by mail after the event. The final cut-off date for participants to raise $100 and receive a shirt is Sunday, November 8, 2026.

*Shirts are being mailed via USPS. As with any shipping provider, delays may occur.

Please note: there will be no t-shirts available for pick up either pre-event or on event day. Thank you for your commitment to Susan G. Komen and our efforts to simplify our t-shirt process.

How long is the Walk?

The walk is slightly less than 1.5 miles.

Getting to the Event and Parking

Please check back closer to the event for detailed parking information and event maps.

Are strollers allowed at the event?

Yes! We encourage participants of all ages to join us on event day!

Can I bring my dog(s) to the event?

No, we will only allow Service Dogs.

What is the deadline for fundraising?

All donations on your behalf will be credited to your fundraising total and will be eligible for fundraising incentives. To receive a Fundraising T-shirt, you must raise $100 by Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

2026 Komen Legends

Ready to make your fundraising legendary? Participants who raise $2,500 or more for any 2026 MORE THAN PINK Walk, including the 2026 Charlotte, NC MORE THAN PINK Walk | Susan G. Komen, 2026 Race for the Cure, or 2026 3-Day will be recognized as members of the 2026 Komen Legends Club. Once you become a Legend, you’ll receive exclusive benefits, including a commemorative lapel pin. Additional information will be emailed to participants as they approach $2,500 in fundraising. We look forward to welcoming our Legends to the Club this year! Important Promotional Details

Our Leadership

The 2026 Komen Charlotte MORE THAN PINK Walk is honored to work with dedicated community leaders who volunteer their time in support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.

We would like to extend a special thank you to last year’s top fundraisers, teams, and companies for their tremendous support.

2025 Top Fundraisers

2025 Top Teams

2025 Top Companies