DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Individual with Down Syndrome (Free Registration) · Individual Walker Registration · Individual Walker Registration (No Shirt & No Swag) & more
From the Organizer
The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Since then, the Buddy Walk® has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States and the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community.
Join the Down Syndrome Network of Onslow and Carteret Counties (DSNOCC) as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®!
This special milestone event brings together families, friends, educators, businesses, and community members to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and promote a more inclusive world.
Whether you walk, donate, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps support DSNOCC programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through:
• Advocacy and inclusive education
• Family support and connection
• Community awareness and outreach
• Resources for individuals across the lifespan
Our Buddy Walk® is not about speed — it's about belonging, acceptance, and community. Walk at your own pace, celebrate our amazing families, and help us continue building a more inclusive future.
🎉 Celebrate 15 years of inclusion with us!
Gather your friends, start a team, fundraise for a cause you believe in, and join us for a day filled with:
• Community celebration
• Music and entertainment
• Vendors and family activities
• Team fundraising
• A powerful walk for inclusion
Schools, businesses, churches, and community organizations are encouraged to create teams and walk with us!
If your group would like to participate or start a team, we would love to connect with you. Please reach out to us to learn how you can get involved.
Together, we are proving that inclusion isn’t just an idea — it’s a way of life.
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Down Syndrome Network of Onslow & Carteret Counties
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®?
- DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk® is a running event held in Jacksonville, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Jacksonville, NC at 100 Recreation Ln, Jacksonville, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®
Oct 24, 2026