Event Information
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The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide signature event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
The Arthritis Walk® kicks off in May during National Arthritis Month in more than 300 communities nationwide to fund arthritis research, health education and government advocacy initiatives.
Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis. People with arthritis wear blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition. The event features a three-mile and one-mile course, with arthritis information and activities for the entire family. In many communities, pet owners are invited to bring their dogs along for the walk.
By joining your 2009 Arthritis Walk®, you become a part of the Let’s Move Together movement, a nationwide effort that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. Start moving today for better health!
LOCAL EVENT FAQs
DAY-OF REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: ALL pre-registered participants are asked to check-in at the Check-In booth to receive a wrist band. Those eligible for a t-shirt will receive a ticket for the t-shirt table. ALL day-of registrants should proceed to the day-of registration table.
DONATIONS: We urge participants to register online before the event and turn in any donations they have collected in advance (e.g., Bank Week). Anyone turning in donations on the day of the event will receive their t-shirt after the event. T-shirts at the event will be for pre-registered individuals who have raised $100 or more prior to the event. Please note that donations will still be collected on site and will be counted towards various incentive prize levels; participants just won’t be able to redeem a t-shirt day-of unless they have reached the $100 level prior to the event.
TRANSPORTATION/DIRECTIONS: Participants are encouraged to take the metro. The nearest metro stop is the Smithsonian (orange/blue lines)which is less than 1/2 mile from the Sylvan Theater. Using the escalator, follow Jefferson Ave. WEST to 15th street. Using the elevator, follow Independence Ave. WEST to 15th Street. For more information, including a map, please visit http://www.wmata.com.
Although we highly recommend you DO NOT DRIVE due to limited parking, there are several options that are available on a first come, first serve basis.
~Tidal Basin Lot - 3 hour parking zone
~East Potomac Lot
~Metered Street Parking - 3 hour parking zone (meters inactive on Saturdays)
~Handicapped parking is available on Independence Ave behind Sylvan Theater; in the Tidal Basin lot; on West Basin Drive in W. Potomac Park; on Home Front Drive near the WWII memorial; and on Daniel French Drive near the Lincoln Memorial.
A pick-up/drop-off station is located on 15th Street at Madison adjacent to the Washington Monument (station is marked).
MAPS/LINKS:
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For a metro map, visit http://wmata.com
ONE & THREE MILE ROUTES:
Individual participants will kick-off the event followed by dogs and their owners. PLEASE remain on the sidewalks at all times as there will be no road closures.
Both walks will begin at the Sylvan Theater and will proceed in a clockwise direction around the monument.
The first ONE MILE ends at 15th Street and Jefferson Ave where walkers have the option of returning to Sylvan Theater or continuing on the three mile route.
THREE MILE walkers will continue south towards the Tidal Basin. Course Marshalls will be placed at cross walks to help direct traffic.
A WATER STATION and port-o-potty will be placed at the half-way point near the intersection of Ohio Drive and W. Basin Drive. There are also water fountains along the route and walkers may stop by Sylvan Theater after the one mile portion of the walk for more water. |
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| REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN | 5/30/2009 9:00 am - 10:00 am | OPENING CEREMONY AND KICK-OFF
~Drum Line Performance
~Introduction of Special Guests, Honorary Chairs & Walk Champions
~National Anthem
| 5/30/2009 9:45 am - 10:00 am | | WALK! | 5/30/2009 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Standard: No Fees
General Registration
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