Event Details
We’re excited to bring you a new Take Steps event experience in 2023! The new Take Steps walk is designed to both inspire and connect you with your local IBD community, recognizing every part of the IBD journey. Together, we’ll make our way to the top of Mt. Remission and our ultimate goal: cures for Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis.
What to Expect
On event day, you’ll start at Take Steps Trailhead. Patients — you’ll find a special green t-shirt designed just for you. Look around to see your fellow warriors wearing it alongside you.
Caregivers and supporters — head to our Dedication Ribbon area to collect a dedication ribbon that represents your connection to IBD, whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or supporter. Write your dedication — why you walk — on your ribbon, and keep it with you for the Opening Ceremony.
Next, head over to Basecamp and check out our IBD journey map, where patients can add a marker to show where they are in their IBD journey as well as see the markers of other patients. You will find a variety of “Badges” you can select and wear proudly that show the ways you are connected to our IBD community. Here, you can also learn about the latest IBD research and support programs offered by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and how you are improving patients’ and families’ lives.
Don’t miss a photo op at Mt. Remission with your crew. Then head over to the Camp Oasis Corner where kids of all ages will enjoy fun activities and crafts in the vibe of our own beloved Camp Oasis.
Finally, join us for the highlight of our event — a newly reimagined Opening Ceremony. The new Opening Ceremony will honor patients, caregivers, and supporters, and inspire us all before we walk together, taking steps toward cures for these debilitating digestive diseases.
Event Schedule
Event Open: 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: 11:15 AM
Location & Parking
Address: NTC Park at Liberty Station / 2581 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Parking Details: Two large parking lots are available near the park. One lost in on the corner of Chauncey Road and Cushing Road near Sea Hive Station. The other is near Cushing Road and Roosevelt Road near Point Loma Sports Club.
Walk Route Length
The walk route is just over 1 mile (1.2 miles to be exact), it is an out-and-back route along the water with multiple park bathrooms along the route. Half of the route is a paved pathway and the other half is a dirt trail. There will be multiple options to turn around early if needed for those who'd like a shorter distance. It is not a race, it is a spirited walk and there is no cut-off time!
Bathroom Access
Public park bathrooms will be available at our event site and we have portable bathrooms. There are multiple bathrooms along the walk route.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
Volunteer with us! by emailing jdarbourne@crohnscolitisfoundation.org
