University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Join Us for the 18th Annual Women’s Walk
2/11/2026 12:00:00 PM | Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Women's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field
Registration is Open
The University of Northern Colorado Athletics Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 18th Annual Women's Walk on Saturday, April 11. Lace up and join fellow Bears for a family-friendly walk through west campus in support of UNC's female student-athletes. Enjoy a fun, community-wide event with opportunities to interact with student-athletes throughout the day!
Event Details:
This is approximately a 1.5 mile walk that begins and ends inside Bank of Colorado Arena. The entirety of the walk follows sidewalk pathways around West Campus.
Registration:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Businesses interested in supporting the Women's Walk can explore sponsorship options:
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Event sponsorship registrants received after Wednesday, March 25, may not have day-of event signage due to printing lead time.
For more information, including sponsorship or general event inquiries, please contact Karlee Hagan, Associate Director of Athletic Annual Giving, at karlee.hagan@unco.edu or 970-351-3098.
Your participation and support of the Women's Walk makes a lasting impact on UNC's female student-athletes. Join us for a day of community and philanthropy.
Meet our 2026 Co-Chairs
We're especially honored to have Bj Stone '72, M.A. '80, Ed.D. '02 and Don Stone '72 as our co-chairs for this year's walk. For over 30 years, the Stones have been unwavering champions for UNC Athletics, and you've likely seen them walking for years as part of the "Bear Heiny's" women's walk team.
Bj is a three-time alumna whose passion for women's sports is deeply personal. She was a "pom-pom girl", both in high school and at UNC, when that role was often the closest women could get to athletics. She later earned her doctorate from UNC and remains deeply connected to the university. Today, she serves on the volleyball committee and continues to be a dedicated advocate for female student-athletes.
Don came to UNC from a small, rural community and quickly fell in love with Greeley. A former UNC men's basketball student-athlete from 1968–71, Don has remained actively involved in UNC Athletics for more than 30 years and continues to champion women's sports, reflecting his deep commitment to expanding opportunities for female student-athletes at UNC.
"Ruth Bader Ginsberg said, 'Fight for things you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' The UNC Women's Walk is an important way to celebrate the student-athletes and make their journey at UNC as good as possible. Join the community in thanking these talented young women." - Bj Stone '72, M.A. '80, Ed.D. '02
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of UNC Athletics as we celebrate another year of Bears coming together for a great cause.
The University of Northern Colorado Athletics Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 18th Annual Women's Walk on Saturday, April 11. Lace up and join fellow Bears for a family-friendly walk through west campus in support of UNC's female student-athletes. Enjoy a fun, community-wide event with opportunities to interact with student-athletes throughout the day!
Event Details:
This is approximately a 1.5 mile walk that begins and ends inside Bank of Colorado Arena. The entirety of the walk follows sidewalk pathways around West Campus.
- Date: Saturday, April 11
- Location: Bank of Colorado Arena
- Time:
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration, breakfast, and student-athlete led activity stations inside Bank of Colorado Arena
- 9:00 a.m.: Opening announcements and start of the walk
- 10:00 a.m.: Closing program and team awards
Registration:
- Pre-registration is encouraged and available now: REGISTER HERE!
- Pre-registration for children under 12 is complimentary.
- Optional: Organize a walking team! Walk together for fun or get competitive with other walking teams by bringing the largest group, or having your team raise the most money. Team awards are given during the closing program. Email karlee.hagan@unco.edu if you are interested in learning more or adding your team's name to the registration page.
- Pre-registration deadline: Wednesday, April 8
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Businesses interested in supporting the Women's Walk can explore sponsorship options:
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Event sponsorship registrants received after Wednesday, March 25, may not have day-of event signage due to printing lead time.
For more information, including sponsorship or general event inquiries, please contact Karlee Hagan, Associate Director of Athletic Annual Giving, at karlee.hagan@unco.edu or 970-351-3098.
Your participation and support of the Women's Walk makes a lasting impact on UNC's female student-athletes. Join us for a day of community and philanthropy.
Meet our 2026 Co-Chairs
We're especially honored to have Bj Stone '72, M.A. '80, Ed.D. '02 and Don Stone '72 as our co-chairs for this year's walk. For over 30 years, the Stones have been unwavering champions for UNC Athletics, and you've likely seen them walking for years as part of the "Bear Heiny's" women's walk team.
Bj is a three-time alumna whose passion for women's sports is deeply personal. She was a "pom-pom girl", both in high school and at UNC, when that role was often the closest women could get to athletics. She later earned her doctorate from UNC and remains deeply connected to the university. Today, she serves on the volleyball committee and continues to be a dedicated advocate for female student-athletes.
Don came to UNC from a small, rural community and quickly fell in love with Greeley. A former UNC men's basketball student-athlete from 1968–71, Don has remained actively involved in UNC Athletics for more than 30 years and continues to champion women's sports, reflecting his deep commitment to expanding opportunities for female student-athletes at UNC.
"Ruth Bader Ginsberg said, 'Fight for things you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' The UNC Women's Walk is an important way to celebrate the student-athletes and make their journey at UNC as good as possible. Join the community in thanking these talented young women." - Bj Stone '72, M.A. '80, Ed.D. '02
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of UNC Athletics as we celebrate another year of Bears coming together for a great cause.
Thank You 2026 Sponsors
Bank of Colorado | Raymond James Financial Services | The Resource Center
Triple Crown Sports | Banner Health | Chick-Fil-A | Pepsi
SCHEELS | Meadow Gold Dairy | Wiley Roots
Chipper's Lanes Entertainment | Centennial Hospitality Group
Bank of Colorado | Raymond James Financial Services | The Resource Center
Triple Crown Sports | Banner Health | Chick-Fil-A | Pepsi
SCHEELS | Meadow Gold Dairy | Wiley Roots
Chipper's Lanes Entertainment | Centennial Hospitality Group
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