Susan G. Komen is bringing the 2026 Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk back to Barton Creek Square this fall, and organizers are gearing up for a morning filled with survivor spotlights, team spirit and a whole lot of pink. Thousands of walkers are expected to turn the mall grounds into a moving sea of supporters, with a ceremonial start, a community walk loop and post-walk activities aimed at families, volunteers and anyone who shows up to cheer from the sidelines.
As reported by CultureMap Austin, the walk is expected to draw more than 5,000 participants, and the listing links to the official sign-up at Susan G. Komen. CultureMap notes that the event will "fund critical research and life-saving patient support" for people facing breast cancer. The listing also reminds would-be walkers that details are subject to change due to weather or other concerns and advises checking the organizer’s page for the latest updates.
When and where
The Austin Chronicle lists the walk for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. On-site registration is set to open in the morning, followed by an opening ceremony before walkers hit the route. The Chronicle identifies Barton Creek Square at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. as the venue and notes that the event is free to attend.
Why it matters
According to Susan G. Komen, funds raised at MORE THAN PINK Walks support research, patient navigation, financial assistance and advocacy that aims to remove barriers to care. Komen’s newsroom highlights services such as the Patient Care Center that receive direct support from community fundraising, and notes that past local sponsors have included Dell Technologies and H-E-B.
How to join
Registration is available through the official Susan G. Komen event page and is free for general participants. Teams and corporate fundraisers can create their own pages to collect donations. The registration form and event page include event-day logistics, volunteer sign-up details and a media contact for questions. Organizers ask participants to double-check timing, route information and any weather-related changes on the event page before heading out.
Local context
The MORE THAN PINK Walk has become a fall staple in Austin, with local television coverage of the 2024 walk showing thousands flooding Barton Creek Square and underscoring just how big the turnout can get. For background on earlier editions, see coverage from FOX 7 Austin and a previous Hoodline report on the walk.
