2026 UNCF Walk for Education – Virginia
Join us at the 2026 UNCF Walk for Education Virginia on Saturday, September 12 at Byrd Park in Richmond, Virginia to build better futures one step at a time.
The UNCF Walk for Education Virginia is a community fundraising event in which you can recruit family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. to participate in this non-competitive Walk to raise the critical funds UNCF needs to fulfill our mission of support to our member HBCU’s and to help our students to become active participants of society through a high-quality education.
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and community members for a morning of purpose, connection, and celebration. Whether you walk, donate, volunteer, or sponsor, your support makes a difference. Register today!
Join a team. Form a team. Participate solo.
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Registration and Check In
Welcome, Warmup and Walk Kickoff
Entertainment
Byrd Park
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23220
Local Presenting – $50,000
- Local naming rights of the event. (Walk for Education Presented by: _________)
- Company representative(s) invited to serve as Event Chair/Co-Chairs
- Opportunity to join UNCF for interviews with local media to help promote the walk.
- Prominent brand recognition in all print and electronic media and event signage
- Company representative to speak during event
- Inclusion of company name in official event press release
- Corporate logo on walk map
- Company logo on Walk for Education website through October 2026
- Opportunity for employees to distribute company branded giveaways and serve as a cheering squad before, during and after the walk.
Local Doctorate – $25,000
- Speaking opportunity and recognition during event
- Brand recognition in all print and electronic media
- Inclusion of company name in official event press releases
- Corporate logo on walk map
- Company logo on event sponsor banner displayed on event day
- Company logo on Walk for Education website through October 2026
- Opportunity for employees to distribute company-branded giveaways and serve as a cheering squad before, during and after the walk.
Local Master’s $10,000
- Opportunity to provide company-branded giveaways at the walk
- Brand recognition in all print and electronic media
- Inclusion of company name in official race press releases
- Company logo on event banner displayed on event day
- Company logo on Walk for Education website through October 2026
Local Bachelor’s $5,500
- Opportunity to provide company-branded giveaways at the walk
- Brand recognition in all print and electronic media
- Company logo on event banner displayed on event day
- Company logo on Walk for Education website through October 2026
Photo Booth Sponsor (1 opportunity available at this level) $5,000
- Provide company volunteers to guide walk participants to Photo Booth
- Company logo on official photo booth picture souvenir
- Opportunity to provide company-branded giveaways
- Company logo on event banner displayed on event day
- Company logo on Walk for Education website through October 2026
- Water Break Sponsor (3 opportunity available at this level) $3,000
- Host one (1) Water Stop location along the walk route with company volunteers and supplies needed
- Opportunity to provide company-branded banners and giveaways
- Company logo on event banner displayed on event day
Friends of UNCF Sponsor $2,500
- Recognition at Walk for Education Opening Kickoff on Walk Day
- Brand recognition in select print and electronic media
- Opportunity to provide company-branded giveaways
- Company logo on event banner displayed on event day
- Mile Marker Sponsor (3 opportunities available at this level) $1,500
- Corporate logo at mile marker on walk map
- Corporate logo at mile marker
- Opportunity for employees to distribute company-branded giveaways and serve as the cheering squad
Volunteers play a vital role in making the Walk for Education Virginia a success. Opportunities include assisting with event setup and registration, supporting participants along the walk route, helping with hospitality and vendor coordination, and providing general event support throughout the day.
Whether you can give a few hours or the entire morning, your time and energy will help create a meaningful experience for all attendees while supporting educational opportunities for students.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact dana.brown@uncf.org.