The 1-mile wheelchair accessible route started and ended at the Cobb Track and Angell Field. Remote workers around the country, including in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Oregon, joined by walking on their own or with colleagues in their neighborhoods.

Now in its 19th year, Cardinal Walk is an annual tradition celebrating staff wellness and connection.

This year’s event featured cornhole and other lawn games, a community art project, a raffle, and trivia.

Members of the Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises team gathered for their annual Cardinal Walk group photo.

Attendees enjoyed clear skies and mild temperatures at the April 16 event.

A dance contest was followed by a group warm-up, which included a seated option.

Members of the University Human Resources team showed their Cardinal spirit.

University IT team members warmed up before the walk.

This year’s event included a sock donation drive in partnership with Cardinal at Work Cares and the Office of Community Engagement. More than 300 pairs of socks were collected to be donated through local organizations LifeMoves and Peninsula Healthcare Connection.

The route took walkers past the Stanford Stadium, rugby and soccer fields, and new baseball and tennis facilities.

Members of the Office of Community Engagement team cheered on their Stanford colleagues.

President Jonathan Levin celebrated with walkers.

President Levin poses with the BeWell team at the finish line.

Walkers enjoyed fruit and shave ice after the event.

More than 1,000 staff turned out to connect with colleagues and celebrate spring.

Therapy dogs received free pets while enjoying the festivities.