Lakad Tayo! (Let's Walk!), A Walkathon Fundraiser for Community Pantries in the Philippines

Race Venue

1. Where will be the walk be held?  At Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD 20710. Please meet at the Pavilion.
2. What time does the race start?  We have three different starts to accommodate participants: 8:00AM, 10:30AM, and 1:00PM
3. What time should I arrive?  Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the race start time to obtain your event T-shirt and swag bag.  Please respect others by Social Distancing when outside of your vehicle. We request that you wear your masks at all times, except when eating or drinking.
4. Where will I park?  The park contains limited parking spaces. We recommend carpooling if you can. If you live in the surrounding neighborhoods, we recommend walking to the park.
    

Race Registration

1. When does online registration close?  Online registration will remain open until the night before the walk-a-thon. Please register before arriving at the race.
2. Can I register on race day?  No. Please register before the day of the event. This is to ensure we meet the park's current COVID-19 regulation of having 75 participants for each timed event.
3. What do I get for my registration fee? Your registration fee includes a t-shirt and swag bag. NOTE: Event t-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Sunday, October 17, 2021.
4. Is there a benefiting charity?  Yes. NAFCON has previously partnered with trusted, on-the-ground Philippine organizations. Your donations will be sent to these trusted organizations and support community pantries and other community-based efforts in the Philippines.
5. Can I get a refund of my registration fee? Sorry. Registration fees go to the benefiting charities and are non-refundable.
6. I am joining virtually, can I still obtain the Swag Bag? We will not be shipping Swag Bags. However, we can ship out the event T-shirts, you will just have to cover the shipping costs. Please reach out to us at dmv@nafconusa.org.

Race Participation

1. When can I get my shirt?  Packets will also be available on race day starting at 7:30 am at the race site. We are currently determining if we can also do pickups at other dates.
2. Can I view a course map?
    
   Click here to see the Anacostia Trail Map.
3. Is the course totally on hard surfaces?  Yes! The courses are on the paved trails.
4. Is this really just a walk?  Yes! This event is only a walk and not a race. However, for future charity events, we may consider doing a race!
5. Can I bring my dog?  You are welcome to bring your dog to the park and trail!
6. What is your inclement weather policy? The race will be conducted rain or shine.  In the presence of lightning during the event,  we may decide to cancel or end the event early if the lightning is sustained for longer than 30 minutes.

Sponsor/Fundraising

1. How do I/my business/my organization become a sponsor? Check out this webpage for sponsorship opportunities. Please email us at dmv@nafconusa.org if you are interested in sponsoring our event. 
2. What are the sponsorship tiers? Check out this webpage for sponsorship opportunities.
3. I/My organization would like to help with fundraising more money! How else can I help? You can support in many ways, such as 1) inviting more participants to join the walkathon, 2) inviting businesses and companies to sponsor the event, and 3) sending money directly to NAFCON DMV via Venmo/Paypal.