About the National Buddy Walk® Program
In 1995 the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) based in the USA; established the first Buddy Walk to promote acceptance, awareness and inclusion for people with Down Syndrome. This year the Buddy Walk celebrates its 24th year with over 250 walks held in the USA and internationally. During the last twenty-two years, the Buddy Walk has not only become the premier advocacy event for Down Syndrome, but also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down Syndrome community. It’s a wonderful, heart-warming experience that brings people together for a day outdoors to recognize, embrace and celebrate our differences. Our walk has become the largest inclusive event for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean and is widely publicized by the media.
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Registration fees
Open 5k Run Closed
RUN - This is a competitive run event which is OPEN to anyone.
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$19.00
Price in USD (T-shirt NOT Included)
Aug 1 - Sep 27
DS 5k Run [for persons with Down Syndrome] Closed
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Free
FREE if you are a person with Down Syndrome
Aug 1 - Sep 27
Adult Walk [non Down Syndrome participant] Closed
WALK - Persons 13 years & older. Register here if you support a person with Down Syndrome.
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$13.33
Price in USD, Free t-shirt included
Aug 1 - Sep 27
Child Walk [non Down Syndrome participant] Closed
This is a walk only event. Persons 12 years & younger. Register here if you support a person with Down Syndrome.
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$10.00
Price in USD, Free t-shirt included
Aug 1 - Sep 27
DS Walk [for persons with Down Syndrome] Closed
WALK - Register here if you are a person with Down Syndrome or you are registering for a person with Down Syndrome.
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Free
FREE if you are a person with Down Syndrome
Aug 1 - Sep 27
5K Course Map
5K RACE START: Serpentine Road & Hayes Street Junction
5K RACE END: Queen's Royal College
Click here to see race course (opens in a new tab)
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/868008?units=km
Buddy Walk Route
BUDDY WALK START: Havelock Street
BUDDY WALK END: Queen's Royal College
Click here to see race course (opens in a new tab)
http://www.plotaroute.com/route/872303
2019 T-shirt Design
T-Shirt Design
Race & Walk Package Collection
Race & Walk packages can be collected at two locations:
Trincity Mall Detour: Wednesday 25th September & Thursday 26th September
Long Circular Mall Detour - Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September 2019
Packages can also be collected on site on Sunday 29th September (Race Day):
Nelson Mandela Park from 6.30am
Event schedule
- Sun, September 29, 2019 7:30 AM - 5k Run Start
- Sun, September 29, 2019 8:00 AM - Buddy Walk Start
- Sun, September 29, 2019 10:30 AM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mr. Glen Niles