We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a very special milestone — the 30th Anniversary of the Paces for Faces Walk Along, in support of the Foundation for Faces of Children!

This year, we are celebrating 30 years of walking together with a festive, fun-filled day for the whole family at beautiful Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA. Come join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 as we lace up our sneakers, walk around the lake, and celebrate three incredible decades of community, compassion, and impact. Registration opens at 9:30AM, and we will kick off the walk together at 10:30AM. After the walk, the celebration continues until 2:00PM with a festive carnival-themed show, activities, snacks, and ice cream — a party worthy of this incredible anniversary! We hope you'll bring your family and friends and make a day of it.

Can't make it to Wakefield in person? No problem — there is a place for everyone in this milestone celebration! Join us as a Virtual Walker and participate in the 30th Annual Paces for Faces Walk Along from wherever life takes you that weekend. Walk, run, or ride a 5K in your own neighborhood, on your own schedule, and celebrate right alongside the broader Paces for Faces community.

For in-person walkers:

• Register today and invite your friends and family to fundraise and walk with you on this special milestone day!
• Register by September 1, 2026 to receive your 30th Anniversary t-shirt*      — a keepsake you will want to wear for years to come!
• Check In / Registration opens at 9:30AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026
• We will kick off the walk at 10:30AM — gather your crew and get ready to walk!
• After the walk, stay and celebrate at our festive carnival-themed party until 2:00PM, featuring a live show, delicious snacks, ice cream, and plenty of fun activities for the kids!

For virtual walkers:

• Register as a Virtual Walker, set up your fundraising page, and plan to walk, run, or ride a 5K any time over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.
• Invite friends and family to sponsor you and even join you for a stroll in your favorite local spot.
• Participate in this milestone event with loved ones near and far — your walk, your way, on your schedule!

For everyone:

• Become a Smile Strider to earn a special Smile Strider badge on your fundraising page, social media recognition, and a special FFC gift!
• Raise $750 through your individual fundraising page to earn the Smile Strider designation.
• Raise $1,500 through your individual fundraising page to earn the prestigious Smile Strider Gold designation.
• Raise $3,000 through your individual fundraising page to achieve the elite Smile Strider Platinum designation.
• Share your photos and videos on social media, tag us, and use #PacesforFaces2026 — we want to celebrate every step with you!
• Keep an eye out for exciting news about Match Days and special awards — you will not want to miss out!

Whether you walk the shores of Lake Quannapowitt with us in Wakefield or lace up your sneakers wherever you call home, your participation makes all the difference. Together, let's make the 30th Annual Paces for Faces Walk Along the most memorable, most impactful walk in our history — because every step we take is a step toward brighter futures for children and families served by the Foundation for Faces of Children.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check back often for updates, match day announcements, and more as we count down to September 19th!

Register today!

​*T-shirts will be provided to participants that register to walk in -person and will be provided on the day of the Walk, 9/19/2026