Yes. Participants could join for a single day, several days, or one of the public events without walking the full 207 miles.
Past Event · September 12-26, 2026
March to Marshall.
In September 2026, marchers traveled 207 miles from West Capitol Park in Albany to North Rose, New York, bringing public attention to animal testing and a call for science without suffering.
14 walking days · 207 miles
Across New York, together.
The route began at West Capitol Park on September 12 and finished in North Rose on September 25, followed by the Marshall gathering on September 26.
| Day | Date | Start | Finish | Miles | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 12 | West Capitol Park, Albany | Downtown Schenectady | 15.28 | 15.28 |
| 2 | Sep 13 | Downtown Schenectady | Lock 10 | 14.62 | 29.9 |
| 3 | Sep 14 | Amsterdam | Fultonville | 13.6 | 43.5 |
| 4 | Sep 15 | Fultonville | Fort Plain | 15.6 | 59.1 |
| 5 | Sep 16 | Fort Plain | Little Falls | 14.9 | 74 |
| 6 | Sep 17 | Little Falls | Frankfort | 12.4 | 86.4 |
| 7 | Sep 18 | Frankfort | Lock 20 Marcy/Utica | 15.36 | 101.76 |
| 8 | Sep 19 | Lock 20 Marcy/Utica | Seifert Corners | 16.3 | 118.1 |
| 9 | Sep 20 | Seifert Corners | Canastota | 16.32 | 134.92 |
| 10 | Sep 21 | Canastota | Old Erie Canal State Historic Park | 13.71 | 148.63 |
| 11 | Sep 22 | Old Erie Canal State Historic Park | Onondaga Lake Access (Syracuse) | 14.37 | 163 |
| 12 | Sep 23 | Onondaga Lake Access (Syracuse) | Jordan | 16 | 179 |
| 13 | Sep 24 | Jordan | Conquest Recreation Field | 15 | 194 |
| 14 | Sep 25 | Spring Lake | North Rose | 13 | 207 |
| Final action | Sep 26 | North Rose | Marshall BioResources | Gathering | 207+ |
From the route
Daily march recaps.
A day-by-day record of the route and its completed legs.
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September 12, 2026 · Albany
The kickoff at West Capitol Park.
The march opened with a morning rally at the New York State Capitol, followed by a community march to Swinburne Park.
The program brought advocates, artists, and organizers together for music, stories, organization booths, and a flower vigil. Jamie Logan hosted; rally voices included Alison Pill, Wayne Hsiung and other Ridglan defendants, Wayne Pacelle, Gretchen Primack, and Ella Magers.
View the Albany kickoff page- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ETRally at West Capitol Park in Albany.
- Community marchParticipants continued from West Capitol Park to Swinburne Park.
- Flower vigilA moment of remembrance for animals used in testing.
September 26, 2026 · North Rose
The final gathering at Marshall.
Marchers and supporters gathered at 5800 Lake Bluff Road after the 14-day trek, for a public program, peaceful protest, and vigil.
The day included a welcome for marchers, speakers, a mass protest, remembrance, and additional programming into the evening.
View the Marshall protest page- 11:30 a.m.Supporters began gathering to welcome the marchers.
- 12:00-3:00 p.m.Welcome, speaker program, protest, and vigil.
- Into the eveningAdditional protest programming and a candlelight vigil.
Participant resources
Guides and answers from the march.
The participant guide, route schedule, lodging list, and FAQs remain available as reference materials.
Yes. Support crew, logistics, event help, and remote outreach were important ways to contribute.
See the route and schedule and the lodging guide.
The Participant Guide covers daily expectations, team structure, training, lodging, logistics, and what to pack.