Event Details
At Take Steps, we’ll come together to honor the journeys of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Every step we take, and every dollar we raise will create awareness, fund critical research, and show everyone touched by this isolating disease that they are not alone.
Event Schedule
Trailhead Check-In Area Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Dedication Ribbon Ceremony: 10:15 a.m.
Location & Parking
Address: 1301 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Corner of Kingsley Street & 5th Avenue)
Parking Details: On-street parking can be purchased at parking meters on the street or on your smart phone. There is also free street parking a few blocks away.
Walk Route Length
The walk route is 2.2 miles. Participants will begin at Atlantic Square Park crossing over Kingsley Street and Ocean Avenue onto the boardwalk walking towards Ocean Grove. Participants will loop back and finish at Atlantic Square Park. The straight "out-and-back" course enables you to walk a shorter distance as you can turn around at any point.
Bathroom Access
Portable restrooms will be available for participants on the field. There are indoor restrooms available in Convention Hall. Public restrooms in trailers are along the boardwalk route at 4th Avenue and also between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
Pets
During the off-season, dogs permitted to walk on the boardwalk and are welcome at the festival in the park!
EXPERIENCE TAKE STEPS
Start at our Trailhead area. Check-in, submit donations, and IBD patients — you’ll find a special green T-shirt! |
Next, grab a Dedication Ribbon that represents your connection to IBD. Hold on to it for our Dedication Ribbon Ceremony! |
Head over to Base Camp to learn more about support and resources — and our work towards IBD cures. |
At Base Camp, select your Badges. Wear them proudly to show your connection to the IBD community! |
Your IBD journey is unique — and important. Patients and caregivers, add a marker on our IBD Journey Map in honor of where you've been and where we're headed: Mt. Remission & IBD cures. |
Join in on fun activities and crafts for kids of all ages at Camp Oasis Corner! |
Let patients and caregivers know they’re not alone when you participate in the Dedication Ribbon Ceremony. |
There are more areas to explore and enjoy while at Take Steps. From our photo area at Mt. Remission, to Trailblazer Lodge for our Top Fundraisers, and more — there is fun for all ages. We can’t wait to see you! |
SHARE YOUR TAKE STEPS EXPERIENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Do you follow us on social? Use the hashtags #TakeSteps and #TakeStepsEffect to interact with us and share all of the fun at Take Steps.
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