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walkathon

(ˈwɔːkəˌθɒn)
n
(General Sporting Terms) informal US a long-distance walk organized to raise money for charity
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walk•a•thon

(ˈwɔ kəˌθɒn)

n.
1. a long-distance walking race.
2. such a race held to raise funds for a charity or cause.
[1930–35]
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