Relay For Life – American Cancer Society

Various dates nationwide

📍Community walk events raising funds for cancer research, patient services, and survivor support.

🔗 https://relayforlife.org/

March for Babies – March of Dimes

Spring–Summer (nationwide)

📍Charity walks supporting healthy pregnancies, NICU programs, and infant health research.

🔗 https://www.marchforbabies.org/

Heart Walk – American Heart Association

Multiple U.S. cities

📍Walk events raising funds to fight heart disease and stroke.

🔗 https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Nationwide📍

Walk/run events raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support.🔗 

https://www.komen.org/

JDRF One Walk (Type 1 Diabetes)

Multiple cities

📍Fundraising walks supporting type 1 diabetes research.

🔗 https://www.jdrf.org/


Bike MS – National MS Society

Nationwide (multiple dates)

📍One of the largest charity cycling series raising funds for multiple sclerosis research.

🔗 https://events.nationalmssociety.org/

Pelotonia

Annual – Columbus, Ohio

📍Major cycling event raising millions for cancer research.

🔗 https://www.pelotonia.org/

Cycle for Survival

Nationwide studio events

📍Indoor cycling events supporting rare cancer research.

🔗 https://cycleforsurvival.org/


 Disability Events & Observances — March 2026

March 3 – World Hearing Day

📍 Global WHO awareness day — Raises awareness about hearing loss prevention and hearing care for all. World Hearing Day official page

March 16–22 – Neurodiversity Celebration Week

 📍Worldwide inclusion campaign — Celebrates and educates about neurodiversity in schools and workplaces. Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026

March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day

📍 United Nations–recognized awareness day — Promotes inclusion and support for people with Down syndrome. World Down Syndrome Day official website

March 12 – ADA State of the Science Research Conference

📍 Free online ADA research event — Explores disability rights research under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA State of the Science Research Conference info

All Month – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

📍 Month-long awareness — Recognizes and builds inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.


Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Nationwide

📍Walk supporting inclusion and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🔗 https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/

United Cerebral Palsy Events

Multiple cities

📍Community fundraising events supporting people with disabilities.

🔗 https://ucp.org/


National Police Week 5K

May – Washington, D.C.

📍Honors fallen law enforcement officers and supports their families.

🔗 https://nleomf.org/

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Annual – Maryland

📍Memorial and fundraising events supporting families of fallen firefighters.

🔗 https://www.firehero.org/

March 3 — Navy Reserve Birthday

📍Celebrates the founding and service of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

🔗 https://www.calegion.org/veterans-holidays

March 13 — K-9 Veterans Day

📍Honors military working dogs and their handlers’ service.

🔗 https://www.calegion.org/veterans-holidays (scroll to March 13)

March 25 — National Medal of Honor Day

📍Honors recipients of the U.S. military’s highest award for valor.

🔗 https://www.militaryonesource.mil/news/events-observances/observances/ 

March 29 — National Vietnam War Veterans Day

📍Honors veterans who served during the Vietnam War.

🔗 https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/about/national_vietnam_war_veterans_day/

March 28 — Laredo Mud Fiesta 2.0

📍Community event with obstacle course honoring veterans and promoting mental wellness.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/

Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K

Multiple cities

📍5K walk/run honoring wounded veterans and supporting recovery programs.🔗 https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/give-back/carry-forward

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk

Nationwide Event

📍Honors military heroes and first responders; supports fallen heroes’ families.

🔗 https://t2t.org/

Project Hero Cycling Events

Various dates 

📍Community cycling events supporting veteran outreach programs.

🔗 https://weareprojecthero.org/events


NAMIWalks

Nationwide

📍Walk events raising awareness and funds for mental health education and support.

🔗 https://www.namiwalks.org/

Out of the Darkness Walk – AFSP

Multiple U.S. cities

📍Suicide prevention walk supporting mental health awareness and research.

🔗 https://supporting.afsp.org/


SPCA / ASPCA Walk & Fundraising Events

Nationwide

📍Charity walks and pet-friendly events supporting rescued animals.

🔗 https://www.aspca.org/

St. Jude “Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer”

Nationwide

📍Family-friendly run/walk events raising funds for children’s cancer treatment.

🔗 https://www.stjude.org/


Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Nationwide

📍Walk/run events raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support.

🔗 https://www.komen.org/

JDRF One Walk (Type 1 Diabetes)

Multiple cities

📍Fundraising walks supporting type 1 diabetes research.

🔗 https://www.jdrf.org/


Swim Across America

Multiple cities

📍Charity swim events supporting cancer research.

🔗 https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/


Dance Marathon – Children’s Miracle Network

Colleges nationwide

📍Student-led dance events raising funds for local children’s hospitals.

🔗 https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/


Alzheimer’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Nationwide

📍Largest fundraising event for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

🔗 https://act.alz.org/

March of Dimes Family Fundraisers

Nationwide

📍Community events supporting moms, babies, and families.

🔗 https://www.marchofdimes.org/