CoastBusters Walk FAQ
Event Basics
What is the CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer?
The CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer is a community FUNdraising walk held each fall on the Central Oregon Coast. It is a welcoming, non-competitive event where participants come together to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and support local breast cancer patients and their families.
How long is the walk?
The walk is 3 miles, which is 12 laps around the track. Participants are welcome to walk as many or as few laps as they feel comfortable completing.
Why is the walk held on a track?
The track provides a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for participants of all ages and abilities. Everyone can walk at their own pace, take breaks when needed, and enjoy encouragement from family, friends, volunteers, and fellow participants throughout the event.
Is the walk timed or competitive?
No. The CoastBusters Walk is not timed and is not competitive. It is designed to be supportive, encouraging, and fun for all ages and abilities.
Do I have to complete all 12 laps?
No. Participants are welcome to walk as many or as few laps as they feel comfortable completing. Every lap matters, and every step makes a difference.
Can I take breaks during the walk?
Yes. Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and take breaks as needed.
Registration & Check-In
Do I need to register in advance?
Advance registration is encouraged, but day-of registration is also available. Registering early helps us better plan for shirts, supplies, and event materials.
Can I register the morning of the walk?
Yes. Walk-up registration is available on the morning of each walk.
What does registration include?
Registration includes walk participation, an official CoastBusters event T-shirt for participants who register by the shirt deadline, survivor recognition, light refreshments, community information and sponsor booths, and a meaningful day of hope, remembrance, encouragement, and community support.
Will event shirts be available?
Participants who register by the T-shirt deadline, (9/11/26), are guaranteed an official CoastBusters event T-shirt. A limited number of additional shirts may be available on event day while supplies last.
What time should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive early enough to park, check in, pick up your shirt if applicable, visit sponsor and community booths, and enjoy the pre-walk activities.
Where do I check in?
Check-in will be located near the event entrance at each venue. Look for CoastBusters signs and volunteers when you arrive.
What if I registered online?
If you registered online, please stop by the check-in area when you arrive so we can confirm your registration and provide any event materials. You do not need to bring any registration confirmation with you.
Teams & Fundraising
Can I form a team?
Absolutely! Teams are highly encouraged. Walking as a team is a wonderful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a survivor, support someone currently in treatment, remember someone special, or raise funds together.
Teams can be any size and include family, friends, coworkers, businesses, clubs, neighborhoods, school groups, or anyone who wants to walk together for a meaningful cause.
How do I create or join a team?
During online registration, you will have the option to create a new team or join an existing one. Invite your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to join you, give your team a fun name, and enjoy fundraising together.
Can businesses create teams or challenge other businesses?
Yes! Businesses are encouraged to create teams, invite employees and customers to participate, and even challenge other local businesses to a friendly fundraising competition.
For example, a bank might challenge another bank, a real estate office might challenge another brokerage, or a salon might challenge other salons in the community. It is a fun way to build team spirit, support a local cause, and create a little friendly competition for a meaningful purpose.
Business teams can choose a team name, set a fundraising goal, dress in a theme, and invite clients, customers, friends, and family to support their efforts.
Let us know when your business issues a challenge so we can help cheer you on and encourage your efforts through CoastBusters social media.
Is fundraising required to participate?
No. Fundraising is encouraged, but it is not required. Every dollar raised helps provide local support to breast cancer patients and their families right here in our coastal communities.
Can I participate if I am not on a team?
Yes. Individual walkers are absolutely welcome. You can register on your own, bring a friend, or join a team later if you choose.
Can I still donate or fundraise on event day?
Yes. Donations and fundraising are welcome on event day.
Costumes, Themes & Team Spirit
Is there a theme or dress code?
Pink is always in style at CoastBusters!
Costumes, team themes, matching outfits, decorated hats, tutus, feather boas, crazy socks, pink wigs, and all kinds of creative breast cancer-themed attire are encouraged. Whether you come as an individual, a family, a business, or a fundraising team, we invite you to have fun, show your personality, and bring plenty of pink spirit.
Teams are especially encouraged to choose a theme, create a fun team name, and dress up together. It is a great way to honor a loved one, celebrate a survivor, remember someone special, or simply add more joy and energy to the day.
Are there prizes for costumes or team themes?
Yes! Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative Individual Attire and Most Creative Team Attire. Gather your friends, get creative, and do not be afraid to show your pink pride.
Survivor Recognition
Will there be survivor recognition?
Yes. Honoring breast cancer survivors is one of the most meaningful parts of the CoastBusters Walk.
Survivors who are able are invited to begin the walk together by leading the first lap as we celebrate, honor, and recognize their journey.
Do survivors need to register?
Yes. Survivors who plan to participate in the walk should register for the event so we can plan appropriately and include them in event-day recognition.
Event Day Details
What happens if it rains?
The walk takes place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.
Where do I park?
Free parking is available at each event venue.
Should I bring a water bottle?
Yes! We encourage participants to bring a reusable water bottle. Refill stations will be available during the event.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, weather-appropriate, (layered), clothing, pink attire or costumes, sunscreen or rain gear depending on the forecast, and plenty of team spirit.
Will there be food or refreshments?
Light refreshments will be available at the event.
Will there be restrooms?
Yes. Restrooms will be available at each event venue.
Accessibility & Participation
Can children participate?
Absolutely! Families and children are welcome. Children must be supervised by an adult during the event.
Are wheelchairs and strollers welcome?
Yes. The school tracks provide a smooth, accessible surface for wheelchairs, strollers, and participants of varying abilities.
Can dogs participate?
No. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the school tracks. Service animals are permitted as required by law.
Help Spread the Word
Are there other ways to help spread the word?
Yes! One of the easiest ways to help is to download our event flyer, post it in your business, workplace, community space, church, gym, school, or favorite local gathering place, and share it with others. This link will take you right the the event flyer. https://www.coastbusterswalk.org/w/CoastBusters/Page/Resources
You can also share the flyer with friends, family, coworkers, customers, clients, clubs, teams, and local organizations. Every share helps more people learn about CoastBusters, register for the walk, form teams, fundraise, volunteer, and support local breast cancer patients and their families.
Most importantly, come ready to have fun, support one another, and be part of a meaningful community event. Every step you take helps make a difference in the life of a local breast cancer patient.
