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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT

Location
Dekalb, IL
1525 W Lincoln Hwy, 60115
Type
WALK
Official registration

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At a glance

Step into a mile of empathy: men walk in high heels to advocate against gender violence and foster understanding.

  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes is an impactful event where participants, primarily men, literally walk one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. Since 2001, this international movement has aimed to raise awareness and foster education, self-reflection, and change around stopping rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. It's a visually striking public statement of allyship and commitment, inviting individuals and families to engage in a unique experience that promotes understanding and advocacy.

What to expect

  • * Join an international movement dedicated to stopping gender violence.
  • * Experience walking one mile in women's high-heeled shoes.
  • * Engage in an event designed for education, self-reflection, and allyship.

Standout details

  • Men walk in high-heeled shoes
  • Advocacy against gender violence
  • Focus on education and allyship
  • Part of an international movement

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Jan 26, 2026, 3:42 AM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

  • Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Feb 3, 2026, 3:26 AM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

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The course

  • Flat
  • Walk-focused
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.

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