GLOBAL WALK AGAINST PAIN Aachen Edition

Together against chronic pain 

On August 29, we are stepping out in Aachen - join us.

 

Why this matters 

1 in 5 people worldwide lives with chronic pain - often invisible. With the GLOBAL WALK AGAINST PAIN, we raise awareness for this condition. 

Join with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors - and take a stand together to increase awareness for people living with chronic pain. 

This free event is open to all fitness levels and will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, rain or shine, at the Dreiländereck in Aachen. 

Register here

 

Our idea 

A global movement. 

The GLOBAL WALK AGAINST PAIN is an international initiative bringing together pain research centers worldwide to make chronic pain more visible. 

At multiple locations around the world, local walking events take place simultaneously. Participants walk lap after lap along a defined route, and each location records the total distance covered. These results are combined into a global total distance and displayed on walkagainstpain.org.  

This creates a shared global story: “Across x countries, x participants walked a total of x km to raise awareness about chronic pain.” 

Together, we aim to walk thousands of kilometers - whether you walk 1 km or 40 km, every step moves us forward. Join us on August 29 - we look forward to seeing you! 

 

Event format 

Simple. Accessible. Unified. 

  • Date: August 29, 2026
  • Start time: 10:00 AM (check-in opens at 09:00 AM)
  • Location (starting point): Dreiländereck, Aachen (50°45'17.9"N 6°01'15.3"E - Google Maps)
  • Duration: approx. 2 hours
  • Route: Please find the route map here (subject to change)
  • Lap distance: approx. 1.4 km
  • Participants: Everyone is welcome - regardless of age or fitness level 

During the event, we will provide information materials on chronic pain, including resources developed as part of the Global Year on Neuropathic Pain by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Prof. Angelika Lampert, one of the co-organizers of the GLOBAL WALK AGAINST PAIN event, serves as Co-Chair of this international program. 

Walking together, participants highlight the importance of continuing to improve support and quality of life for people living with chronic pain. 


Practical information 

  • Registration is required.
  • To participate, a liability waiver must be signed confirming voluntary participation. The document can be downloaded here. 

Together against chronic pain

Register here

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact: akortemeyerukaachende 

Thank you for helping make chronic pain visible.