Memorial walkathons are how neighborhoods grieve forward — turning a loss into an annual morning of community, movement and purpose — and the Griffin Foundation's Springfield Park walk keeps that tradition with an accessible 1.5-mile distance anyone can finish. The park's pond-side trails make it a genuinely pleasant route, and the post-walk gathering is the real event. Come to support the family's mission or simply to be counted.
What to expect
Morning check-in, a group start, and an easy trail-loop distance walked or jogged together, followed by community time — speeches, refreshments, remembrance. The pace is intentionally inclusive.
Good to know
- Springfield Park's trail entrances are off Springfield Blvd at 147th Ave
- Q77/Q85 buses reach the park
- Registration supports the foundation; day-of signup is typical at community walks
- 1.5 miles on park paths — strollers and all ages manage fine
- The gathering after the walk is central to the day — plan to stay
Going? Keep it.
Make a day of it
Common questions
Do I have to run?
No — walk/run means exactly that; most of the field walks the 1.5 miles together.
Can I donate without attending?
Foundations at these events accept direct donations — check the organizer's page or give at check-in.
