Event Information
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
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
1445 Millcoe Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Event Schedule
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
- 8:00 a.m. Festivities Begin & Check-In Day of Registration Opens
- 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- 9:30 a.m. Walk Begins
- 10:30 a.m. Silent Auction Closes
- 10:45 a.m. Winners will pay online and take item home/Silent Auction Pickup
- 11:00 a.m. Event Wrap Up
Parking
Complimentary – Please let the Jacksonville Arboretum parking attendant know you are there for the Arthritis Foundation event.
On-site Contactless Registration
Registration is highly encouraged prior to the event day, but you may also register on-site using your cell phone. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to Walk to Cure Arthritis! If they haven't already registered online, they can register from their digital device.
Donations
Stop by registration to turn in any donations you have collected or to make a donation.
Individuals that raised $100 or more are eligible to receive the 2025 Walk to Cure Arthritis event T-shirt: Stop by registration to pick-up your Walk T-shirt. If you register later than April 1st (and are eligible to receive the event T-shirt), there is a chance the T-shirt will need to be mailed to you the following week.
Top Team Tailgate
All teams who raise $2000 or more will receive a private reserved tent space in the team tailgate area. Top Team tailgate will have special treats & goodies, shoutout from the stage, all in a private area to celebrate your success!
Arthritis Warriors
Be sure to visit the Arthritis Foundation tent to learn more about available tools and resources, ways to get involved and for the opportunity to meet other warriors at the event. While you are there, write a message of hope on one of the rocks and “plant” it on the garden to inspire others!
Warrior Way
It is our tradition to highlight Arthritis Warriors along the walk route for extra motivation, inspiration, and public awareness! If you are an arthritis warrior (or if you are walking in honor of a warrior) and would like to be included, please email a high-resolution quality photo and your name to jmunchel@arthritis.org by May 5th . We are excited to celebrate our warriors!
Kids Zone
Enjoy arts & crafts, games and lots of fun activities
Dogs Welcome
Dogs on leashes are welcome to join you at the Walk to Cure Arthritis. Please clean up after your pet and keep your pet on a leash at all times.
Offline Donations
Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2025 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Jacksonville, FL
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 2025 Walk to Cure Arthritis Jacksonville contact Mariel Armitage at marmitage@arthritis.org or call 407-917-6978