Join the 80th Anniversary Walkathon
#everystepcounts
Not enough people know that San Francisco is the Birthplace of the United Nations. The UN Charter Trail, created for the 80th Anniversary of the UN, is on a mission to change this. How? Not alone. But, one step at a time. You are invited to join the party. Organized to mobilize “we the peoples” for the 80th Anniversary Commemoration.
April 25 - June 26, 2026 in San Francisco.
JOIN THE UNCT 2026 WALKATHON. REGISTER TODAY, FOR FREE TO RECEIVE YOUR WELCOME PACK & ACCESS TO THE SELF-GUIDED TOUR. ONLY THE FIRST 80 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A LIMITED EDITION TRAIL GIFT BAG AND PERSONAL CERTIFICATE.*
You have from April 25 to June 26, 2026 Charter Day, to get your
steps in. Ready? Let’s go!
Ready to join the party?
1.000.000 steps on the
UN Charter Trail by 06/26/26
The UN Charter Trail: San Francisco’s Gift to the World
The 7 bronze plaques, are part of one serial monument to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations, in San Francisco. The Birthplace of the UN. We will seek UNESCO Heritage Status to ensure these landmarks are protected for generations to come.
Every Step Counts. Literally.
When you join the Walkathon you are participating in the sponsor walk to help fund the Suite of 7 bronze plaques. One plaque for each of the heritage sites that connect San Francisco on these locations to the founding of the UN. The UN Charter Trail, also known as the “Peace Trail” or UNCT, is a 3-mile heritage trail in San Francisco, connecting Civic Center to Nob Hill. Start with two stops, or begin with one stop. However many stop you do, is totally up to you. And when you do a stop on the Trail, you can always come back and visit another stop, another time. A self-guided audio tour and virtual exhibit at the 7 stops, is part of to the trail experience that has been put together for the Anniversary of this vital Global Peace Organization. Thus far altogether since the launch on UN Day October 24, 2025, we have taken 420.000 steps on the UN Charter Trail. This year, with you, we hope to step it up to 1.000.000 steps by the end of Charter Day June 26, 2026. #everystepcounts
Guided Tours 2025 - 2026
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11.06/2025 10:30AM-12:30PM
Make way for the U.N. Charter Trail. Experience the legendary U.N. 80th Anniversary Tour in San Francisco, created to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
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11.20/2025 10:30AM-12:30PM
Make way for the U.N. Charter Trail. Experience the legendary U.N. 80th Anniversary Tour in San Francisco, created to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
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12.04/2025 10:30AM-12:30PM
Make way for the U.N. Charter Trail. Experience the legendary U.N. 80th Anniversary Tour in San Francisco, created to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
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01.12/2026 10:30AM-12:30PM
Make way for the U.N. Charter Trail. Experience the legendary U.N. 80th Anniversary Tour in the beginning of the year, in San Francisco. Presented together with Grace Cathedral docents and staff.
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04.25/2026 12:00AM-2:30PM
UNCT Walkathon Kick-off (04/25 - 06/27) together with our #1 Frontrunner Daron Landon, UNA Berkeley and UC Berkeley students. All steps taken on the trail, will start counting towards the 1.000.000 by 06/26/26 goal. This guided tour was created for students of the UN 101 Class at UC Berkeley, participants step into the footsteps of delegates, press and staff who were in SF during the San Francisco Conference.
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06.25/2026 10:30AM-12:30PM
UNCT Walkathon Weekend - Charter Day 1/3 Celebration. A pivotal part of San Francisco’s identity remains a hidden gem: it’s the birthplace of the UN. Step into the footsteps of delegates, press and staff who were in San Francisco during the San Francisco Conference, where the UN was established. Join the architects of a better future. Limited capacity. All guided tours are first come, first served.
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06.26/2026 10:30AM-12:30PM
UNCT Walkathon Weekend - Charter Day 2/3 Celebration. A pivotal part of San Francisco’s identity remains a hidden gem: it’s the birthplace of the UN. Step into the footsteps of delegates, press and staff who were in San Francisco during the San Francisco Conference, where the UN was established. Join the architects of a better future. Limited capacity. All guided tours are first come, first served.
Duration: 2 ½ hours, with guide -
06.27/2026 10:30AM-12:30PM
UNCT Walkathon Weekend - Charter Day 3/3 Celebration. A pivotal part of San Francisco’s identity remains a hidden gem: it’s the birthplace of the UN. Step into the footsteps of delegates, press and staff who were in San Francisco during the San Francisco Conference, where the UN was established. Join the architects of a better future. Limited capacity. All guided tours are first come, first served.
Duration: 2 ½ hours, with guide
Before we Go. FAQ.
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Yes. Joining the Event is Free. Donations are welcome. But it is about the experience, and we want as many people as possible to be able to join.
The 80th Anniversary Walkathon on the UN Charter Trail is a public, self-guided experience. You do not have to pay to walk the trail, visit the landmarks, or use the interactive map on the website. Anyone can "join" by simply following the route through San Francisco at their own pace. To do this from April 26 to June 26, 2026. Some of the plaques will be funded by sponsors, through generous donation of trail partners and local community organizations. But other plaques of the seven total plaques will be gifted with help of you and me, us "we the peoples" those who will be participating and supporting the UN 80th Anniversary Walkathon, in San Francisco.
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This spring to the start of June you, our honorable community members, trailblazers of the first degree, can join the UN 80th Anniversary WALKATHON, from April 25 through June 26, Charter Day 2026. Following the exact duration of the San Francisco Conference, from 1945.
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Do not want to walk? Donate and help make the U.N. Charter Trail an Official City Trail.
If you have enjoyed one of the guided tours, or if you just want to support this project. Please do.
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Partnerships for the Goals (SDG #17), one out of 17 Sustainable Development Goals, is a cornerstone on the UN Charter Trail. We need to work together to accomplish our goals and we are better together. Now that we are here. If you think you know of a good fit, for a partnership, please reach out by sending an email 📬 to info@unchartertrail.org
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7 Stops. 1 Vision. 80 Years of Global Peace. In 1945, delegates from 50 nations gathered in San Francisco to draft a document that would "save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." Today, the UN Charter Trail preserves the physical footprint of that historic achievement. We invite you to walk the path where modern diplomacy was born.
Do not want to walk? Donate instead to help make the U.N. Charter Trail an Official City Trail.
The UN Charter Trail isn’t just a map or a walk in the park. It is a Living Monument woven into the fabric and streets of San Francisco. Seven historic bronze plaques at 7 heritage sites, connect San Francisco to the founding of the United Nations.
Your donation today will:
Support the creation, installation and maintenance of the 7 physical bronze plaques at each of the heritage sites
Fund the trail exhibit and mobile self guided tour a seamless educational journey and experience for ages 9-99
Help make the UN Charter Trail an official trail recognized by the City of San Francisco and the United Nations.
We can not do this alone. Help us walk the talk.
UN Charter Trail
#everystepcounts
made possible with support of the following partnerships for the goals (SDG 17):
