Las Vegas Motor Speedway to Host Making Strides Walk
The American Cancer Society event moves to the track on October 11 to support breast cancer awareness.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Motorsports
Participants in the annual Making Strides of Las Vegas walk will gather at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026. This marks the first time the American Cancer Society has utilized the track facility for the event.
Why it matters
The organization moved the annual breast cancer awareness event to the speedway to accommodate growth in attendance. The event serves to raise awareness and support efforts to fight the disease during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This is the first year the track has served as the host site for the walk, which moved to accommodate growing attendance levels. The full attendance figures for the event remain to be seen.
The players
American Cancer Society
The organization that manages the Making Strides of Las Vegas walk and coordinated the track facility rental.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The site hosting the breast cancer awareness walk and featuring painted ribbons on the infield.
The details
The American Cancer Society has prepared the venue by painting breast cancer ribbons on the infield grass. Organizers moved the walk to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway specifically to handle increased participant numbers for this year's awareness efforts.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Ribbons were painted on the infield grass at the track.
October 11, 2026: The Making Strides of Las Vegas walk will take place at the speedway.
Beyond the Strip
The Making Strides walk continues the city's annual tradition of public awareness activities held throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the event shifts from its prior scale to a larger venue at the speedway to accommodate broader community participation.
Residents planning to attend should prepare for the event on October 11 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Participants can find logistics and event schedules through the organizer's digital portal.
The takeaway
The event serves as a significant local push for cancer awareness and will now be held at a larger venue to handle increased interest. Residents should monitor the official event portal for any updates regarding start times or site access.
Further reading
For more information on community events at the venue, visit the Motorsports section.
More information
To register for the event, visit the Making Strides registration and information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
