The most likely 2025 figure I found is more than 15,000 people at the 24th annual Buddy Walk in Greater Cincinnati. That event was described as the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati’s largest fundraiser and celebration.

Quick Scoop

Buddy Walk attendance in 2025 varied by location, because “Buddy Walk” is a national-style event held by different local organizations. For example, one 2025 report says more than 15,000 attended in Cincinnati, while another local 2025 Buddy Walk reported more than 3,000 in person in Philadelphia, and another reported 1,060 walkers in New Mexico.

What this means

  • If you mean the Cincinnati Buddy Walk , the answer is more than 15,000 attendees.
  • If you mean a different city’s Buddy Walk, the attendance number can be very different.
  • The national Buddy Walk program has many local events, so the exact count depends on which one you’re asking about.

If you want, I can narrow it to a specific city’s Buddy Walk and give the exact 2025 attendance.