COPS Walk to the Wall 2026
October 9-11 // Washington, D.C.
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We're fundraising for C.O.P.S to honor the fallen and to help rebuild the shattered lives of the family members and co-workers of officers killed in the line of duty.
Honor the Fallen
This event aims to honor America's fallen officers by gathering survivors, friends, and members of the law enforcement community. Participants will take on the challenge of walking 25 miles over two days to raise funds for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), which supports more than 87,000 survivors affected by line-of-duty deaths.
Event Details
Course: We will walk approximately 12.5 miles each day, on the beautiful C&O Canal!
Explore the beautiful flora and fauna of the Potomac River along the C&O Canal trail! We will walk approximately 12.5 each day along the C&O Canal, stopping for lunch at an area park along the way.
Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown 7301 Waverly St, Bethesda, MD 20814
Please note: Your $1,000 Fundraising Goal covers a 2-night stay. Walkers are welcome to come a day earlier and/or stay a day later. However, this will be at the participant's own expense.
Meals: All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch are provided for the walkers.
Please see the "Additional Information" section below for more details!
Come Join Us!
Gather your friends, family , and co-workers, and join us!
Donations
Additional Information
Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown - 7301 Waverly St, Bethesda, MD 20814 Please note, your $1,000 Fundraising Goal covers a 2-night stay. Walkers are welcome to come a day earlier and/or stay a day later. However, this will be at the partipant's own expense. If you do not request a roommate, you will be paired with another participant.
While we appreciate the desire for moral support, only the fundraising walkers are accommodated at the hotel. If you plan to bring a family member, please contact the C.O.P.S. National Office to discuss your situation and additional costs.
Meals: All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch are provided for the walkers. We will do our best to make accomodations for food allergies. Any special dietary requests aside from allergies will need to be provided by participant.
Training: Our 25-miles journey will be challenging, even for those who are completely prepared. Please take your training seriously, but don't be intimidated. You can do this! The more you train, the more energy you will have left to enjoy the experience. This year, there will be a pacer walking in the back at 2.5 MPH to keep the overall group pace up.
Cost & Fundraising: There is not a registration fee to participate in COPS Walk events; however participants, whether walking as an individual, or as part of a team, must raise a minimum of $1,000 per person. For instance, if you are on a team and your team has 5 members, $5,000 must be raised in total. If you do not need lodging, you can raise a minimum of $750 per walker.
Your Expenses: Your own expenses will include travel to and from your home to the hotel (i.e. driving or flying expenses), hotel incidentals, and Sunday evening dinner (and Hotel) if you need to stay an additional night.
Donations: Let your potential donors know they can donate online through your COPS Walk To the Wall page. Just copy your personal fundraiser URL address that was created when you registered and attach it to your emails, or share it on social media outlets. All checks you receive should be made payable to "C.O.P.S." and in the memo line noted "your name - CWTW 26" and mailed to: C.O.P.S. Attn - CWTW 26 - PO Box 3199, Camdenton MO 65020
Offline Donations: It's a good idea to send in your offline donations (checks), with a pledge sheet at least once monthly. Please do not send cash - convert it to a personal check or money order before mailing it in. If you would like your donors to receive a thank you letter with a tax receipt, please include their complete name and address on the pledge sheet.
$2,500 & Above: Individuals who raise $2,500+ will receive an engraved coin as a tribute to their outstanding support of C.O.P.S.
C.O.P.S. Awards: C.O.P.S. will give two special awards: the Top Individual Fundraiser will receive an award and the Top Fundraising Team will receive an award.
All donations must be received by Friday, September 18, 2026, to be considered for these awards.
To keep expenses down, we have to limit the hotel space to those walking. In some circumstances, we can pair a volunteer with a participant in a hotel room; however, each circumstance is unique. If you plan to volunteer at COPS Walk To The Wall and need a hotel room, please contact the C.O.P.S. National Office immediately at (573) 346-4911, so we can work on a plan for your weekend stay.
Registration Deadline: Registration ends Friday, September 18, 2026.