Ready, Set, Walk! Join Us for the Walk for Wildwood

At Wildwood Programs, our mission centers around creating a community where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive and there is no better place to see that in action than at our annual Walk for Wildwood.

This year the Walk for Wildwood will take place on Saturday, September 26 at Cook Park in Colonie. Check in begins at 9 and the Opening Ceremony and Walk begins at 10.

What to Expect at the Walk

  • Warm up and Walk: Kick off the morning with a group warm-up led by NASM-certified personal trainer Jen DeGroff, followed by a scenic 1-mile loop around Cook Park.
  • Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy live tunes from Watch Reggie Run!
  • Community Fair: Explore local vendors, face painting, balloon animals, and interactive booths
  • Refreshments and Perks: Fuel up with complimentary food and beverages courtesy of Hannaford and registered walkers can pick up their official event t-shirt.

Event At-A-Glance

  • Date: Saturday, September 26
  • Time: Check in – 9 a.m., Opening ceremony and Walk. – 10 a.m.
  • Registration: Early bird discount available through September 11($25 through 9/11, $35 after 9/11)
Sign up today!

Melissa Snyder, Wildwood’s Annual Fund and Events Manager went on WTEN’s Upstate Living to discuss the walk.