21 Down Buddy Walk 2026
21 Down Buddy Walk 2026 is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Wildwood, NJ.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We are so excited to bring our Buddy Walk back!!! This is our one and only fundraiser and we are so happy to have everyone come together and support our loved ones with Down Syndrome. This walk will help us continue to provide aide and services for our members. All of our dinner meetings, dances, and of course our beach day rely on any money we raise through this one event.
Please join us Saturday October 3, 2026at the Wildwood Convention Center. Doors open at 10:00 and we will have pre walk activities...DJ, dancing, face painting, games, raffles, 50/50 and more!!! Raffles will be drawn at 12:30 and the walk begins at 1:00!
In order to be guaranteed a tee shirt you must be registered by September 21!
Make sure you register early as prices increase after September 21
If you cannot make it do not worry, we will have a link for virtual walkers too!
$25 per walker but of course honorary members with DS are free with a paid participant
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape May 2 Nw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wildwood, NJ
City Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Waiting For?
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88
Days to train
- Race
- 21 Down Buddy Walk 2026
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Wildwood than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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21 Down Buddy Walk 2026
Oct 3, 2026