As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, the ASHFoundation is inviting supporters to go the distance with its special 80K Challenge: an 8-day virtual walk/run going 80K, in honor of the ASHFoundation's 80 years of advancing communication sciences and disorders.

Participants will complete 80 kilometers over the course of 8 days, moving at their own pace from anywhere. Whether you walk, run, jog, roll, or mix it up, every mile helps fund the future of research, innovation, and scholarship in speech, language, and hearing sciences.

What Do I Need to Do?

• Register for the 80K Challenge
  • Sign up to secure your spot in this special 80th anniversary event and officially join the movement.
    
    
• Create Your Personal Fundraising Page
  • Every participant will receive their own customizable fundraising page to share with family, friends, and colleagues. It’s an easy way to tell your story, inspire support, and raise funds that directly benefit the ASHFoundation’s mission.
    
    
• Complete 80K Over 8 Days
  • Challenge yourself to cover 80 kilometers over 8 days—about 50 miles total! You can spread your distance out however works best for you and participate from anywhere in the world.
    
    
• Receive Exclusive Participant Swag
  • As an 80K Challenge participant, you’ll receive: a commemorative 80K Challenge medal, an official 2026 Virtual 5K Walk/Run T-shirt, and an ASHFoundation hat, specially designed for 80K Challenge participants.

Why Participate?

For 80 years, the ASHFoundation has supported groundbreaking research and empowered professionals who change lives through communication. By joining the 80K Challenge, you become part of that legacy—helping fund the next generation of innovation and impact.

Ready to Take the Challenge?

Register today, set up your fundraising page, and start moving for a mission that matters.