What do I need to bring?

What do I need to bring?

-Strollers (if needed) – this is a long walk for little ones but please no bikes or roller blades.

-Sunscreen – forecast calls for a sunny day.  Time to break out the sunscreen and sunglasses!

-Water – there will be water at the tent afterwards and along the walk path at checkpoints, but it is always a good idea to bring your own.

-Snacks – you will want to bring snacks especially if you have little ones.  We will have snacks provided after the walk but there won’t be any snacks passed out along the way.

-Cash/Check Donations and Sponsor Form – Please bring any cash and check donations to the Family Teams Tent either before or after the walk.  Please print off your Sponsor Form to ensure that the donations are posted to the correct team.  You MUST have your Sponsor Form in order to pick up your incentive t-shirt for those individuals that have raised over $200.

-Sneakers – you will want to wear sneakers for this event.  The walk route is 4 miles, so good comfortable shoes are a must!

***A few items you may want to consider before leaving your house in the morning***

Extra quarters if you park on the street, Band Aids for blisters & a camera

 

How do I get to the walk?

Please see attached Parking Info sheet.

 

What happens during the walk?

The walk begins promptly at 9:30am!  Be at the front of the line and enjoy the 4 mile walk along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

 

What happens if it rains? Toss an umbrella in the trunk of your car. March for Babies takes place rain or shine. If it rains and it would be dangerous to walk, the route will be shortened.

 

Are there checkpoints or snacks along the route? There is 1 checkpoint along the route that will provide rest, refreshments and information.  All will have water and some even have a snack.  The walk route will go out Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and return back on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive until you reach your starting point.  Please see below for approximate locations and mileage for each checkpoint and turnaround.

 

0.0                                      START – Museum steps

2.4                   Montgomery Drive (Checkpoint and Turnaround)

4.0                   FINISH – Museum steps

 

What time do I need to arrive? Registration begins at 7:30am. But if you did all of your fundraising online, come at least 45 minutes early to enjoy the stage program.

I received a last-minute donation. What should I do with the money? Please bring it with you to the walk or contact our office at 610-945-6050.

Can I bring my dog? March for Babies is held at the Philadelphia Art Museum and along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There are no pet restrictions, but please consider the breed of your pet and that babies and small children will be at March for Babies.

Can I bring my children in strollers? Please do. The March of Babies wouldn't be a celebration without children and strollers.

Are there activities for children? Yes.  We will have several characters walking around, but also at 10am our Kids Zone will officially open with crafts, face painting, and a moon bounce.

 

Family Teams Tent

Please head back to the Family Teams Tent (#7 on the Tent Map) when you pass the Finish Line.  Please be sure your team members know where the Family Teams Tent is in case you get separated.

 

Run for Babies 5K and 10K

Do not forget that before the start of the March for Babies, the 3^rd Annual Run for Babies 5K and 10K will be starting at 8:00am in the same location.  If you or someone you know would like to register for the run please go to www.runforbabies.com and support the March of Dimes by running.  Runners will have time to run, cool off, and then walk with the team if they want.