Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- 1525 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL
- Distance
- 1 Mile
- Price
- $20–$25
From the Organizer
Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. There is an old saying: "You can't understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." To get people listening, learning, and talking, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes education Events organize around men literally walking one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. It's not easy walking in these shoes, but it's an experience around which a lot of education, self-reflection, and change happens. It's impressive to see such a visually stunning public statement of listening, learning, allyship, and commitment.
Events
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from De Kalb.
Host City
About Dekalb, IL
Population
40,464
as of 2023
City Elevation
881 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Walk A Mile In Their Shoes, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
290
Days to train
- Race
- Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- 1525 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Walk A Mile In Their Shoes?
- Walk A Mile In Their Shoes is a running race held in Dekalb, Illinois on April 3, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Walk A Mile In Their Shoes?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027 in Dekalb, Illinois at 1525 W Lincoln Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Walk A Mile In Their Shoes?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
Apr 3, 2027