#30000Miles is a virtual walk/run/ride through Africa. The goal is for participants to walk a collective 30,090 miles, either by simply going about their daily routine or by actively walking/running/cycling to help AFCA reach its goal. In this virtual event, you will make your way through all of Africa’s capital cities while learning a bit about each country where you leave your footprints. It is simple!

1. We’ve partnered with the race platform, Charity Footprints, a leader in virtual races to create a memorable and fun experience for participants. Registration begins on April 1.
2. At registration, the participant selects whether they will run/walk or cycle. They will also connect their fitness app to the platform so that all their workout miles are tracked. Steps/miles are tracked by Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch/Health kit, Google Fit, Strava, or Misfit, a free app provided at registration.  Participants can also manually log their workouts from equipment such as peloton or a treadmill.
3. If a company, place of worship, school, university, civic group, or a group of friends would like to create a team for this event, they will do so at registration. This is a fun way for different departments or groups to challenge each other!
4. Application fee is $25, all of which will be used to support the work AFCA does with children infected and/or affected by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. If participants want to fundraise or donate beyond this amount, we are incredibly grateful, but it is not mandatory.
5. From April 15 – May 30, 2026, all miles walked, run or cycled by participants will be recorded onto a map that will take participants through each capital city on the continent of Africa, starting in Capetown, South Africa. Participants will be able to see how they or their team is doing as we make our way (virtually) through the continent.
6. Follow along with us on Facebook as we track the cities and countries that we explore on this virtual race. Learn fun facts about each country we “visit” and learn how to make some local dishes, as recipes will also be shared.

This virtual race begins on April 15 and ends on May 30, 2026 or whenever the collective goal of 30,060 miles is reached, whichever is first.

Enjoy this immersive experience celebrating the continent of Africa, getting fit and raising money for children infected and affected by AIDS.

Why participate in this virtual walk? Many of us need some motivation to get moving when the weather is nicer in the spring, and this is just the way to shake off the spider webs of winter and start moving towards your summer goals while helping children. Your registration fee will be used to provide medical care, education, gardens, livestock, and HOPE to children and their caregivers.

#30000Miles allows walkers, runners and cyclists to provide critical aid to children without changing their daily routine – how cool is that?

Anyone can help, wherever they live and, every single step helps.

Sign up on April 1!