For over 30 years the Falmouth Walk has supported local Falmouth charities. Started by friends Eddie Doyle and Tommy Leonard the annual event has brought thousands of people together for a day of exercise, camaraderie and giving to those in need.
Times remain a bit uncertain and so we are moving forward with a second Virtual Falmouth Walk for 2021. COVID-19 has impacted us in ways we could never have imagined. People are suffering, physically, emotionally, and financially. We are challenged as we protect one another through social distancing and yet we crave social connections like never before. Large gatherings are not possible at this time—so let’s continue to do something in between.
The 2021 Virtual Falmouth Walk is on the calendar for Saturday August 14th!
On or around Saturday August 14, 2021 walkers across the country will join friends and family for a 5k walk in their hometown neighborhood. For the safety of the Falmouth community and all participants, this year’s virtual walkers are encouraged not to use the traditional Falmouth Walk route. Thank you for helping us keep this a safe event.
During the registration process, there will be an option to select “If given the chance, I would like to walk in Falmouth.” Those who select the option to walk in person will be placed in a random selection drawing, pending town approval, and dependent on the resources available to the Falmouth Walk Committee. If selected, these walkers will be able to participate in an in-person Falmouth Walk on August 14, 2021. All in-person walkers will be selected from the 2021 Virtual Falmouth Walk registration database.
Registration is open at www.falmouthwalk.org. The entry fee of $30 includes a “2021 Virtual Falmouth Walk” t-shirt and an official walk bib number. Register by Wednesday, July 10 and you will receive your t-shirt and bib number before August 14, 2021 to wear as you walk at home with family and friends. Walkers registering between July 10, 2021 and August 12, 2021 will receive a t-shirt and bib, but it will arrive after August 27, 2021.
Walkers may opt out of receiving the t-shirt to increase funds distributed to the charities. Additional donations can also be made during the registration process. The needs of the 13 charities supported by the Walk remain great after this challenging year. Visit our website at www.falmouthwalk.org for more information about this year’s charities.
Returning this year is “The Most Original Walk Photo Contest”. Simply submit a photo of you on your walk or the route you took to falmouthwalk@falmouthwalk.org or post it to Facebook and tag “The Falmouth Walk” by 9/15/21. Our founder, Eddie Doyle, will select the most creative. The winner will be notified after 9/15/21 and receive a free entry for the 2022 Falmouth Walk.
The Committee is excited to host this 2021 Virtual Falmouth Walk and honored to continue the tradition of giving. Additional activities are under development, such as, an online auction for some of those wonderful items historically donated to the annual Falmouth Walk. Check the Falmouth Walk website, Facebook (falmouthwalk) and/or Instagram for updates.