Walk Festival. Step Together.
Walk with us to promote mental health and community spirit in Blacktown.
Step Into Action Walk Festival 2025
Join Australia's First Walk Festival!
Walk Festival is a unique Western Sydney Walk Event offering more than just a race or challenge. Join us this April at Blacktown Stadium for a transformative experience that enhances mental well-being through community and connection.
With events ranging from a community 10km walk, to 50km team challenges or testing your endurance with a 100 km event, there’s a place for everyone.
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Celebrate community and health
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Support youth empowerment programs
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Raise awareness for mental health
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Enjoy family-friendly activities
How Would you like to Participate?
Challenge yourself to make a difference! Take on a 100km or 50km endurance challenge, gather your friends, family, or colleagues for a 50km team event, or join the community for a 10km walk. Not up for the challenge? You can still be part of the excitement—purchase a general entry ticket to the festival as a spectator, or simply make a donation if you can’t attend. Every contribution counts!
Make a Difference: Fundraise or Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
Amplify your impact by fundraising or sponsoring Walk Festival. Your involvement supports crucial mental health resources in Western Sydney, ensuring no one walks alone in their struggles.
Fundraise for Mental Health
Discover how you can support crucial mental health initiatives that make a real difference in the community. Raise funds for essential mental health services and resources in Western Sydney and beyond.
Our Major Partner
Walk Festival is proud to partner with BREED Australia, with all funds raised dedicated to creating a meaningful impact in Blacktown and Greater Western Sydney. Together, we aim to tackle the urgent mental health challenges in our community, especially those affecting young people.
Test Your
Resilience
Take on our exciting 100km 24-hour walking event or the 50km challenge. Whether you go solo or conquer the challenge with a team, it's the ultimate test of resilience.
Family
Friendly
The festival will feature health and fitness activities, a mental wellbeing zone, and a host of family-friendly entertainment. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Enjoy the
Journey
Join our 10km community walk for a more leisurely experience. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere, walk at your own pace, and connect with fellow participants.
Countdown to Walk Festival!
The anticipation is building! Join us in reaching our fundraising goals and making a lasting impact. Join Walk Festival and be part of a movement towards prioritising mental wellness and community support.
Event : Step Into Action Walk Festival 2025
Date: April 12th – 13th, 2025
Location: Athletic Stadium, Blacktown International Sports Park
Why Support Walk Festival-Blacktown?
With 1 in 5 Australians experiencing a mental illness each year and 9 Australians losing their lives to suicide every day, the mental health crisis is real and pressing.
Step Into Action emerges as a powerful response to this crisis, offering a unique approach to enhance mental well-being through the simple act of walking together. Walking not only promotes physical health but also fosters emotional and psychological resilience, offering people a chance to connect, reflect, and find support within their community.
What makes Walk Festival-Blacktown stand out is its holistic approach to mental health. Unlike other mental health events, Walk Festival is not just about raising awareness; it’s about building community, solidarity, and strength through togetherness.
Most importantly, every dollar raised goes back into funding mental health programs in Western Sydney communities, ensuring that local support networks grow stronger and more resilient. Together, we can take steps to combat the mental health crisis and build a healthier, more connected community.
Our Partners
Grab Your Event Shirt!
You can now purchase an official event shirt for the Walk Festival, even if you’re not participating in the events. If you are taking part in the 100km or 50km events, you’ll receive your shirt for free as part of your entry. Show your support and represent the Walk Festival with pride by getting your shirt today!
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Support the Step Into Action Walk Festival and help us create a healthier, stronger community in Western Sydney.