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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

Christian Herter Park
1175 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02134

Parking Information: Free public parking at Herter Park, which is shared with Artesani Park. It is a busy, well-used lot on the weekend, so please allow enough time to find a space. You will want to park towards the right side of the lot, which is the side closest to our walk and registration tent.

Event Schedule

Sunday, June 9, 2024

  • 9:00 a.m. - Check-in and Onsite registration open
    • Live Yes! Mission Experience, KidZone, DJ & Music by No Sleep Productions, Assisted stretching offered by StretchLab, Photo wall and team photos, JA Meet Up, Sponsor tents, and Warrior Connections!
  • 10:00 a.m. - Program Begins with host and emcee, Karen Anderson, WCVB
  • 10:30 a.m. - Walk Begins: 1.2-mile loop along the Charles River
  • 11:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremonies: celebrating our top fundraisers and sponsors

Event Day Details: 

Plan to join us for a day of celebration as we #RockTheWalk in person this year! Join our host and emcee, Karen Anderson, WCVB, as we honor Arthritis Warriors, our local honorees and the Veteran Community. For complete on event day, please read the "Know Before You Go" document.

  • Walk route is 1.2-mile loop along the Charles River
  • Dogs are welcomed on a leash
  • By popular demand, Zinneken’s Waffle Truck will be returning for the 3rd consecutive year! They will be serving Belgian Waffles with your choice of toppings, coffee, hot chocolate, and bottled water. Available first come first served, while supplies last. We do recommend that teams and walkers bring some food (maybe picnic-style) to the walk to share with their team members. 

Event Day Donations & Registrations:

ALL individuals who are attending the event need to be registered. To ensure quick registration for all, please be sure your teammates, family, and friends are registered prior to arriving. All registered and non-registered walkers should check in at registration.

Also at registration:

  • T-Shirts: Walkers who have raised $100 or more will receive an Arthritis Foundation t-shirt. Walkers who make a donation on-site will have the opportunity to receive a t-shirt at the end of the event if supplies are still available.
  • Team Captain Gifts: Special gifts for Team Captains will be distributed at the Registration Tent!
  • Door Prize Tickets: All walkers will receive door prize tickets to enter raffles of their choice. The prizes will be hosted at the Mission Tent.
  • Sponsor Passport: This is another chance to win! Visit every sponsor tent, complete your passport, and be entered to win a special prize! 

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Walk to Cure Arthritis -Boston, MA
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 - Boston, MA, contact Erica D'Agostino at [email protected] or call 857-327-5688.