Gutsy Walkers—get ready for 2026! Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s annual fundraiser is set for Sunday, May 31, in Toronto, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, across Canada. Gutsy Walk is now live and accepting sign-ups and donations.
Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be lonely, energy-draining, and unpredictable. Gutsy Walk shows those living with these diseases that they are not alone. These hope-filled events support those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as the 322,000+ people in Canada who live with these diseases.
More than 3,500 Canadians participate at 30+ locations from coast to coast. Participants typically walk 5 km, but any distance or activity done on the day counts. The $2+ million raised annually provides the means for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to create impact through education, services, research, and awareness building. Since starting in 1996, Gutsy Walk has become the largest single fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, with over $57 million being raised to date.
This Year, Gutsy Walk is Getting Even Better:
- 2026 marks Gutsy Walk’s 30th anniversary, and we’re celebrating
- Enhanced resources to make it easier for first-time Gutsy Walkers to get started
- An updated Walk Your Way option for those who want to participate but cannot attend an in-person event
- More improvement announcements to come in early 2026. Stay tuned!
Find your local event and sign up today at gutsywalk.ca. Create a team or walk individually with family and friends, all while making a difference for everyone affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
Where the Funds Go
Improving the lives of people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis at all stages of life, from every corner of the country, is why we are on a relentless journey to
- Find cures to these lifelong diseases, and
- Improve the quality of life of everyone in Canada affected by these diseases.
30 years walking to stop Crohn’s and colitis.
Questions?
For more information, please contact us:
nmachado@crohnsandcolitis.ca
1-800-387-1479
Check out the Gutsy Walk FAQs for more information.
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