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2026 DSANV Buddy Walk®

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Lake Fairfax Park (Multipurpose field)

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive,

Reston, VA 20190

Rain or Shine

Join us for the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia’s 22nd annual DSANV Buddy Walk® for an exciting day of activities and family fun! Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting DSANV’s mission to ensure all individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the Northern Virginia area, receive the support necessary to participate in, contribute to and achieve fulfillment of life in their communities.

Our goal is to reach $150,000 by the Buddy Walk. All proceeds directly fund our 2026 programs and events. Thank you for supporting this amazing community!

Registration Deadlines

  • Early Bird Registration ends on August 9th
  • You can register and get a shirt until September 20th
  • After September 20th, you will be able to buy your T-shirts on site at $20 each (Quantities limited)

Team Incentives

For more tools and resources as you create your teams click here.

  • $7500 - Lead the Walk alongside our Grand Marshall and get 5 tickets for free food.

  • $5000 - Reserved Team Tent. Earn a private tent to stash your belongings, eat your lunch, and escape the sun! (must achieve by 10/1)

  • $2500 - DSANV Buddy Walk Team Name on event shirt (must achieve by 9/20)

  • $1250 - VIP Team Yard Sign**, plus VIP Parking in designated Reserved Parking Lots (must achieve by 9/20)

  • $625 - Recognition (social media & event day)

**VIP YARD SIGN ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE  ($115 EACH) WHEN REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE EVENT!

Event Schedule

  • 12 Noon. Onsite Registration Open. Buddy Walk® Festival Begins

  • 3:00 p.m. Registration Closes.

  • 2:45 p.m. Welcome and Opening Ceremonies Begins. Buddy Walk® Festival Ends.

  • 3:15 p.m. Buddy Walk® Start

  • 3:45 p.m. Closing Ceremony and Awards

New This Year! ✨

We can't wait to see you at the festival! Check out the list of new and exciting changes for this year's event!

  • WHEN we walk- This year’s walk will take place after the festival—giving everyone more time to arrive without the rush, and the chance to enjoy the fun, games, food, and celebration before we hit the pavement together!

  • Elongated walk length- This year, we’re excited to step it up—literally—by elongating our walk length. Together we will walk just under 1 mile. A longer walk better reflects the powerful journey of advocacy, inclusion, and community we’re on together—so lace up, show up, and help us go the literal mile for acceptance!

  • Award Ceremony - Then we will walk together in unity, honoring our shared purpose, and recognizing the incredible impact of our top 10 teams during our closing celebration! 

Weather Policy

This event will take place rain or shine. As this is a fundraiser, all ticket purchases and donations are non-refundable. Thank you for your support in helping us make a difference!

Century Bike Ride

For our Bike Enthusiasts - The Century Bike Ride is another opportunity to raise funds for Buddy Walk. Build your team earlier, sign up for Century Ride and continue to raise funds all the way to Buddy Walk. 

To Register for the discounted price for Century Ride use the code DSANV26. Click Here

Our Zumba Community Will be Back!
Our Zumba Community Will be Back!

Back by popular demand - The Zumba Community of Northern Virginia will be joining our walk this year. Get ready to dance, move, jump and have fun!

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