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Walk Details

Here you’ll find all things Walk MS®. From what to prep, to day-of-event details, we’ve got you covered.  

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Date & Location

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Meyer Amphitheater
104 Datura St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Routes

1 Mile Route
3 Mile Route

All routes are accessible, and mobility devices are welcome.

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Schedule

Site Opens: 8:00 am
Ceremony Starts: 8:45 am
Walk Kickoff: 9:00 am

8:00 AM – Participants can access the grounds and visit sponsors, enjoy a breakfast-themed snack and commemorate the day with a photo.

8:45 AM – The Official Ceremony begins and includes a new component for participants.

9:00 AM – Participants start walking on the site’s supported and accessible routes, featuring a Hydration Station with water.

10:30 AM – Start Line and routes close.

12:00 PM – Walk MS event is completed.

Enjoy these features and more at Walk MS:

Registration and Information: If you have not registered online, stop at the Registration and Information Area to sign up for Walk MS. Donations can be dropped off at the Registration Area and Information Area.  This is also where volunteers and staff are available to answer your Walk MS questions.

T-shirts sponsored by EMD Serono: All Walk MS fundraiser T-shirts are being mailed directly to households and will not be available at the event. You must fundraise $100 or more at least 35 days before your event date to receive your T-shirt prior to Walk MS.

If you fundraise $100 after that date, you will still receive your T-shirt in the mail, but it will arrive at your home after your Walk MS event date. Check here for your local fundraising deadlines and details.

Official Ceremony: The Walk MS Official Ceremony is held at the Main Stage and includes an opportunity for everyone to participate and see the Walk MS community come to life like never before.

The Center for People Living with MS: Visit The Center to learn about Society programs and resources, including self-help groups and MS Navigators. Individuals living with MS receive a Walk MS swag item courtesy of Sanofi. You can also fill out a Diagnosis Date sticker and meet others living with MS.

Complete the Circle: Visit this interactive display to demonstrate support, love and remembrance for individuals diagnosed with MS. Choose a sticker color that symbolizes your connection to the MS community and leave your personal mark by writing your name or message.

  • Orange Circles – For those living with MS
  • Green Circles – For those who love or support a person who is living with MS, including remembrances
  • Yellow Circles – For those who support the Society’s mission

Circles of Support sponsored by Option Care Health: Visit the Circles of Support Area and pick up your complimentary hand-held circle to participate during the Opening Ceremony.

  • Orange Circles – For those living with MS
  • Green Circles – For those who love or support a person who is living with MS, including remembrances
  • Yellow Circles – For those who support the Society’s mission

Food and Beverage: The Food and Beverage Area includes breakfast-themed snacks and beverages.

Start Line/Finish Line and Routes: Participants pass through the Start Line and determine which of our supported and accessible routes they’ll take. Most sites provide two options, and all routes include a Hydration Station with water.

Hydration Station: Positioned along the route and offering water.

Sponsor Area: Visit a variety of Walk MS sponsors and talk with company representatives to learn more about their helpful products and services.

Top Fundraisers Area: A fun perk for last year’s top Walk MS fundraisers. Invitees receive commemorative credentials and can meet their fundraising peers plus talk with Society staff. Breakfast-themed snacks and beverages will be available, along with accessible seating. The Top Fundraiser Area also includes a photo area and a listing of the prior year’s top fundraisers.

  • For Walk MS: West Palm Beach, if your team raised a minimum of $3,500 in 2024, the entire team is invited into the Top Fundraising Area.  All team members MUST be registered to enter.
  • If you are a 2024 Gold Club Member (raised $1,000+ individually) or Silver Club Member (have raised $500+ individually), you and a guest are invited into the Top Fundraisers Area. 

Why I Walk: Pick up a bib size sticker and share why you participate in Walk MS.

Volunteer Check-In: Location at which Walk MS volunteers sign in and receive their assignments.

Photo Area: Grab your orange swag and gather your team to commemorate the day at the Walk MS Photo Area.

Donations:

  • Turn in the day of your event at the Registration and Information Area
  • Submit online at walkMS.org
  • Mail to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 289, Canton, MA 02021

Questions:

Contact the Society’s Fundraising Support Team Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Standard Time at 855-372-1331 or by emailing FundraisingSupport@nmss.org.

 

Want an exclusive Walk MS T-shirt? Of course, you do! Raise $100 or more by Sunday, January 19, 2025, and you'll receive it in the mail before event day!*

Did you miss the deadline? No worries! We'll still mail you a shirt — it'll just arrive after the event day.

Thank you to our 2025 Walk MS T-shirt Sponsor, EMD Serono.

*1 shirt per registered participant. All shirts will be mailed and will not be available on event day.

Walk MS 2025 T-shirt

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Route Map

 

Route Map

Walk MS: West Palm Beach 2025 route map

 

The Meyer Amphitheatre is located at 105 Evernia Street in Downtown West Palm Beach. It can be accessed using South Olive from the North or South, Evernia or Datura Streets from the West.

The closest City of West Palm Beach parking garage is the Evernia Public Parking Garage, located at Evernia Street and S. Dixie Highway.

Numerous private parking lots in the downtown area are also available for paid parking.

Accessible street parking can be found on S Narcissis Ave or the 185 Datura St parking lot.

 

No one should face MS alone – that’s why Walk MS teams are so important.  
  
Check out our Teams Page for more information, including resources for Team Captains. 

Team Toolkit
We have resources and recruitment tools including DonorDrive app info, social share images, customizable posters, videos and more on the Toolkit page to make your team a success.

Team T-shirts
Show your team pride by creating a customized T-shirt before the event. Our national Walk MS T-shirt vendor will donate $1 back to your team for each shirt you order. Other team apparel is also available.

Request a quote:
Online: National MS Society Team Shirt Store
Call: 414-365-3320
Email: service@willenterprises.biz

Walk MS team in matching orange team shirts
 

Walk MS is a rain or shine event. In case of cancellation or delay due to severe weather, registered participants will be notified through email, and updates will be posted on social media.

 

Yes, dogs are welcome at this Walk MS event, but must remain on a leash. Service animals are always welcome.

 

The Experience

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Registration

You can skip this step if you already registered online. Need to register the day of? No problem! Sign up at registration and join our powerful Walk MS experience.

 

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The Center for People Living with MS
Sponsored by Sanofi

Visit The Center and pick up your complimentary Living with MS bandana. You can also get information and form connections to move your life with MS forward.

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Circles of Support Area
Sponsored by
Option Care Health

Stop by to pick up your complimentary circle and share your connection to MS.

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Photo Area

Grab your friends, family or team and snap a photo. Then share the moment on your social networks.

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'I Walk for' Bib Area

Share why you participate in Walk MS and wear this sticker during the event.

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Complete the Circle

An interactive space that demonstrates support, love and remembrance for individuals diagnosed with MS.

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Top Fundraiser Area

An exclusive perk for our elite fundraisers — connect and get to know your Walk MS community and see firsthand the impact you make.

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Sponsor Area

Visit our generous sponsors for helpful resources, product information and giveaways.

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Food and Beverage Area

Grab some snacks and beverages to refuel.

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