walkathon

American  

[waw-kuh-thon] / ˈwɔ kəˌθɒn /

noun

1. a long-distance walking walking race for testing endurance.

2. such a contest held to raise funds for a charity or special cause, with supporters or sponsors pledging to donate a sum for a specific contestant or team for each mile walked or for the total miles covered.

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Etymology

Origin of walkathon

First recorded in 1930–35; walk + -athon

Example Sentences

A wave of pink products typically appears, too, including clothing – think about the "Save the Ta-Tas" shirts – as well as events like marches and walkathons.

From Salon

In her practice, Schwartz often sees more injuries after a walkathon than after the New York City Marathon.

From Washington Post

“I don’t think people would have donated the way they did if I’d done a walkathon.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Dombrovski said he had no intention of participating in a walkathon.

From Washington Times

She complains that while the world is off on the latest charity walkathon, she has to suffer the ongoing agony and, yes, boredom of the aftermath.

From Washington Post