Walk A Mile In Her Shoes is more than a walk. It’s a community showing up — joyfully, visibly, and with purpose — to say that gender-based violence has no place in York. Every step raises funds that keep YWCA York’s doors open, crisis line answered, and survivors supported.

We are proud to announce Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®, a national men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender-based violence, making its mark in York on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® has been a nationally recognized movement since 2001 — a visually striking, community-rallying event where men walk a mile in women’s high-heeled shoes as a public act of solidarity and awareness. It is serious in purpose, joyful in spirit, and impossible to ignore.

About the Event

Participants will gather at 31 N. Pershing Avenue at 5:00 PM, lace up their heels, and walk down Market Street to Continental Square — right through the heart of First Friday — before returning along Philadelphia Street. The route puts the march in front of thousands of community members already out and celebrating, making it one of the most visible public awareness moments YWCA York has ever staged.

*Registration starts at 4:00 PM*
- Get there early if you are renting shoes. Heels are $10, and the coveted Go-Go boots are $20. Shoes are on a first-come, first-served basis!

*Our program starts at 5:00 PM*
- We have some incredible speakers who will center the why behind the reason we walk.
- Our DJ will be pumping the tunes to help raise the celebration energy.
- First Capital Dispensing Co. (right across from Lot   will have a signature drink to benefit YWCA York.
- Have kiddos? We have special Walk a Mile coloring pages and the ever-popular acrylic markers!

The walk officially starts at 6:00 PM  
- Grab some of the QR codes before you head out with the group. It's First Friday York, so there will be lots of opportunities to hand them out and encourage others to support survivors.

*COME BACK!!!*
- Yes, we know First Friday is a vibe, but we need you to come back for a little bit so we can:
~ Get your rented shoes back. Those boots are made for Walk a Mile, but every year we lose a bunch when they accidentally go home with guys  
~ Celebrate! We'll announce the total raised AND hand out prizes for the Largest Team, Top Team Fundraiser, Top Individual Fundraiser, and Most Team Spirit