walkathon

[ waw-kuh-thon ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of walkathon¹

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.

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