6TH ANNUAL 5K WALKATHON
(Both Virtual and In-Person Options Available)
Date: May 2 -10, 2026
Place: You can do your virtual walk anywhere.
Time: Anytime!
Registration Fee: $40 Adults| $20 College Students & Minors Under 18 (includes a free walkathon t-shirt)*
Join us at FBMF's 6th Annual 5K Walkathon! One week to walk, run or bike in support of education. Register for the #walk2educate event and take the 5K (3.1 mile) challenge to help us make a difference in the lives of hundreds of young Ethiopians who benefit from university scholarships and vocational training through the Fitsum Bahru Memorial Foundation. Your registration fee ($40 for adults and $20 for college students and participants under 18 years old) includes an FBMF 5K Walkathon T-shirt.
MAKE YOUR MARK WITH EVERY STEP!
TO PARTICIPATE:
- Register for the #Walk2Educate Annual Walkathon.
- Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) walk/bike/run at your convenience -- between May 2 and May 10, 2026.
- Celebrate your accomplishment! (Snap pictures or videos and share it with us via email at events@fitsumbahrufoundation.org; or post it on social media and tag our social media accounts on Facebook or Instagram.
HOW CAN YOU HELP US MAKE THIS A BIGGER SUCCESS?
- Grab your friends and family to join you and help us raise additional funds.
- Help us promote the event by sharing it widely with your personal network.
- If you can't participate by walking, make a donation and encourage others to do the same.
#Walk2Educate #FBMFWalkathon #IWalk4FBMF #IMakeaDifference
FBMF is a 100% volunteer-run organization.
All proceeds are allocated to support scholarships and sponsorships for students in Ethiopia.
* Register by April 12th to guarantee your t-shirt delivery by May 2nd. If you register after April 12th you can still participate in the event but will likely receive your commemorative walkathon t-shirt beyond the event dates. As t-shirts run small, we recommend sizing up when selecting your t-shirt sizes during registration. Thank you for your participation and your ongoing support of the Fitsum Bahru Memorial Foundation.