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What to Pack in Your 3-Day Bag

Walkers at the 2025 Dallas 3-Day.

Whether you’re reuniting with teammates, meeting new friends or experiencing your first Susan G. Komen 3-Day® being prepared will help you focus on what matters most — walking to help end breast cancer. 

From veteran favorites to newbie essentials, here’s what participants recommend for packing for a comfortable 3-Day weekend. 

The Right Gear 

When you wear what works for you, it’s easier to power through 60, 40, or 20 miles. 

  • Moisture-wicking clothing (T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, leggings). 
  • Broken-in walking shoes (never wear brand-new shoes to the 3-Day!). 
  • Hat or visor. 
  • Two pair of socks per day (veteran walkers recommend changing into fresh, dry socks at lunch). 
  • Light layer jacket/waterproof jacket/sweater.
  • A comfortable backpack or crossbody bag with a water bottle holder or a waist pack for carrying on-route essentials with a water bottle holder. 
  • A lightweight rain poncho or shoe covers (if rain is in the forecast). 

The Little Things 

Inside your backpack or waist pack, you might want to carry: 

  • Chapstick or lip balm 
  • Band-aids 
  • Hair ties 
  • Hand sanitizer or wipes 
  • Tissues 
  • Bite-size snacks 
  • Electrolyte packets 
  • Portable phone charger 
  • Sunglasses 
  • Identification, money and a credit card 
  • Wide-mouth water bottle (easily fillable at water/ice/Gatorade stations along the 3-Day route) 

Toiletries: Event hotels tend to have toiletries available to you, but we strongly recommend packing everything you might need for your hygiene and comfort. 

  • Sunscreen 
  • Toothpaste/toothbrush 
  • Moisturizer, facial cleanser 
  • Shampoo, Conditioner 
  • Deodorant, Razor 
  • Hairbrush 
  • Body glide  

First Aid: On event, the Medical Crew will have supplies to tend to any major medical issues, but we recommend bringing your own supplies for treating minor medical and personal problems you might need along the route like band aids, petroleum jelly, antacid, pain relievers and any prescription medication you take regularly.  

If you develop blisters, the medical crew will help you take care of them and give you much-needed relief so you can keep walking. Just ask them for help! 

If you’re looking for a more detailed packing checklist, check out our hotel and camping packing guides before your 3-Day event weekend. We’ll see you on the route soon! 

Use These 5 Social Media Tips to Boost Your 3-Day Fundraising

A first-time walker at the 2025 Denver 3-Day.

Social media is one of the most powerful tools you can use to support your Susan G. Komen 3-Day® fundraising efforts. From sharing your personal story to posting training updates and fundraising milestones, the content you create has the power to inspire donations and connect others to your journey. 

No matter which social media platform you prefer, posting consistently can help keep your supporter engaged every step of the way. 

Share Your Story 

One of the most impactful things you can post on social media is your personal connection to the 3-Day and breast cancer. Whether you’re a breast cancer survivor, caregiver, supporter, family member or friend, sharing why this cause matters to you can inspire others to donate. Post a favorite photo, create a short video or write a heartfelt caption and explain why you’re participating in the 3-Day and what your fundraising efforts mean to you. 

Go Live on Social Media 

Going live on social media may sound intimidating, but all you have to do is be yourself to connect with your supporters in real time. Grab your phone, get comfortable and start talking about why the 3-Day is special to you. When people join, you can even ask them to donate on the spot and share your QR code or fundraising link. 

Instagram Stories and Reels 

Stories and reels are great tools for sharing quick updates. Post frequent updates on your 3-Day fundraising goal, training clips and other moments to keep your audience involved in your journey. You can link to your fundraising page through the features button to direct people to make a donation.  

Launch a “Tag & Donate” Campaign 

Encourage your followers to donate and tag three friends to do the same. This creates a fun, interactive chain effect that can multiply your reach and fundraising efforts. You can keep it simple with a small, suggested donation amount. This is a good way to help expand your reach. Don’t forget to link to your fundraising page or share your QR code! 

Thank Your Donors Publicly  

A thank-you can go a long way. Consider posting fundraising updates that recognize and celebrate your donors. Public appreciation helps supporters feel appreciated and can inspire others to join in and donate as well.  

Social media has the power to create incredible momentum for your 3-Day fundraising goals. Whether you’re sharing a training update, a fundraising milestone, a throwback photo from your first Pink Bubble experience, every post helps others understand why the 3-Day is so important. You never know who your story might inspire. 

 

The Power Behind Every 3-Day Donation

An embrace at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day

When you donate to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, you might wonder where your dollars go. With every donation, they embark on a powerful journey, one that brings hope where there is uncertainty, comfort where there is fear and progress where there is urgent need.  

Every dollar raised through the 3-Day could become the research breakthrough that leads to lifesaving treatment. From a call to the Patient Care Center at just the right moment to financial help that aids a patient in getting to chemotherapy to advocating for state and federal policy change to ensure all people have affordable access to the care they need – every dollar carries the weight of possibility. 

Read more at Komen.org. 

Where Your Dollars Go 

  • $25 helps scientists find new ways to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. 
  • $100 provides emotional support, breast health information and educational resources for one person through our Patient Care Center navigators. 
  • $150 pays for one week of groceries for a person undergoing treatment. 
  • $400 supports an early-career scientist for a day as they develop breakthroughs for aggressive and deadly cancers. 

Your generosity can drive research, provide assistance and make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by breast cancer.  Every contribution, no matter the amount, moves us closer to a world without breast cancer.