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Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. We aren't just helping the millions of people with arthritis to live better; we're charting the course to a cure.

Event Location

South Mountain Recreation Complex
Cherry Lane
West Orange, NJ 07052

Event Schedule

Sunday, June 2, 2024

  • 8:00 AM - Walk Site Opens! Be sure to visit the Vendor Village to show our support of our amazing sponsors! Don’t forget to visit our Live Yes! Tent to receive balloon art from Party Magic, learn more about the Arthritis Foundation, Advocacy, and take part in activities for all ages! 
  • 9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony begins.
  • 9:30 AM - The Walk around Orange Reservoir starts. The Walk is approximately 2 miles.

Once you complete the Walk, return to the event site to receive your wristband to access Turtle Back Zoo, Codey Arena and miniGOLF Safari for a $5 entry fee.

Event Details

  • Walk to Cure Arthritis Celebration Site: South Mountain Recreation Complex (Chery Lane, West Orange, NJ 0752). The event will take place in the overflow parking lot for the Turtle Back Zoo. View Event Day Map
  • Parking: Free parking is available on site. You can access the parking area from Cherry Lane. The lot is directly across from Cherry Lane entrance of McLoone’s Boathouse (9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052. Please don’t park at McLoone’s Boathouse.
  • Dogs Are Welcome: This event is dog-friendly. Please make sure your dog is on a leash

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Walk to Cure Arthritis - West Orange, NJ
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please include the Fundraising Donation Submission Form with all mailed in donations.

For more help or information about the 2024 Walk to Cure Arthritis - West Orange, NJ, contact Emily Meyers at [email protected] or call 732-400-5467.