Walking Stars

Shine bright for people facing cancer. End 2020 on a positive note by taking part in this fun, non-competitive virtual walking challenge between 4-6 December.

Walking Stars will look a little different this year, but there’s never been a more important time to look after your health and wellbeing – or a more important time to raise vital funds for all those facing cancer. We need your help!

Introducing the first-ever Walking Stars app. Unite with fellow Walking Stars while staying apart. We’ve been working hard to make sure you’ll still glitter, glow and sparkle your way through your training, the challenge, and your celebrations once you’re all finished!

About Walking Stars
Shine bright for all people facing cancer with Walking Stars. Walk 21km in your local neighbourhood over the 4-6 December weekend and raise money for life-saving cancer research, prevention programs and support services. Log your training kms in preparation for the event, unlock starry face filters, share your progress and pictures on social media and check out the top fundraisers on the leaderboard.

How it works
Register your ticket at walkingstars.cancervic.org.au to activate the app. You could create a galaxy –become a virtual team by inviting friends and viewing each other’s training progress, or complete the challenge solo. Shine bright by unlocking sparkly face filters along the way – take a picture and inspire your friends and family by sharing it to your feed where friends can like and comment. Plus you'll receive an awesome personalised virtual medal when you complete the challenge!

Get started on your training and fundraising
After you register for Walking Stars, you can start training and fundraising straight away. You'll receive a FREE four-week training plan and tips to help you along the way. In the weeks leading up to the big weekend, train and fundraise as a virtual team or a solo star to unlock fun features in the app.

Complete your 21km challenge
On the weekend of 4-6 December, it’s time to complete your 21km challenge – you could walk 21km all at once or spread it out over the three days. Remember, this is a non-competitive event, so walk at your own pace and have fun with it!

Shine bright
As you embark on your challenge, take note of the virtual checkpoints guiding you, you will unlock achievements and face filters to share as you progress. Once you’ve made it to 21km, you’ll receive your very own personalised virtual medal to share with your supporters!

Connect with friends
Take a selfie using the star-themed augmented reality face filters. Show friends that you’re playing a starring role in helping people facing cancer!
Download the Walking Stars app now.

Sync your account with the Health app (HealthKit) to read and track your workout data and calculate your leaderboard score.