Date & Location
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Soldier Field - South Lot
1410 Museum Campus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Soldier Field - South Lot
1410 Museum Campus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
1 mile and 3 mile routes
Site Opens: 9:30 AM
Walk Starts: 11:00 AM
Walk MS: Chicago Event Schedule Sunday, April 30, 2023
9:30 a.m. – Site opens
10:45 a.m. – Gather at Main Stage for program
11 a.m. – Walk MS: Chicago routes open
Route – 1- and 3- mile options are available, sponsored by Greenway Metal Recycling. Hydration Stations are available on each route.
Start/Finish Line – commemorate your participation in Walk MS: Chicago. Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine
Overview of Walk MS: Chicago features:
Registration Area: sign up here for Walk MS: Chicago if you haven’t already registered online. Using a QR code, you can also register using your mobile phone. Donations can be dropped off at the Registration Area.
Main Stage: the Walk MS program begins at 10:45 a.m.
T-Shirt Area: This is the pick-up location for participants who have individually raised $100 or more and qualify for a Walk MS fundraiser T-shirt.
NEW! Circles of Support Area: all participants will receive a circle to utilize during the program. Orange = I live with MS, Green = I love someone with MS, Yellow = I support the mission to end MS.
NEW! 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 = I live with MS, Green = I love someone with MS, Yellow = I support the mission to end MS
NEW! The Center: this area is for individuals living with MS to find information about Society programs and services. Individuals living with MS receive a bandana and a Sanofi-sponsored swag bag, while supplies last. Visitors to The Center can also fill out diagnosis date stickers.
Food Area: The Food Area features breakfast-themed snacks.
Hydration Station: water and other beverages are available from the Hydration Station. Additional Hydration Stations are located along the route and offer water. Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine.
Vendor Village: Visit a variety of vendors including our Walk MS sponsors.
NEW! Top Fundraisers Area: Team Village and the VIP Area have been merged to create the new Top Fundraisers Area. 2022’s Top 100 fundraisers with a guest, plus 2022’s top fundraising team members will receive email invitations to participate in the Top Fundraisers Area. Food and beverages will be available, along with accessible seating. There will be a photo wall for individual and team photos. Top Fundraisers and Top Team Captains will receive commemorative credentials and participants can register to win prizes. Attendees will meet their top fundraising peers, talk with local MS leaders and mingle with National MS Society staff. Top Teams from 2022 will also receive a team sign to carry with them as they walk.
Thank you to Starbucks, Bon Appetit pastries, Ms. Tittle's Cupcakes, and Taqueria Jarabe for donating food and treats for our Top Fundraiser Area!
‘I Walk For’ Bib Area: participants write down who they are walking for on these stick-on bibs.
National MS Society/Advocacy Area: learn more about the Society and how you can support advocacy initiatives.
Join us at the unofficial Walk MS afterparty organized by Legacy Hospitality at Welcome Back Lounge. Includes live entertainment, prizes, and more with 20% of sales donated back to Walk MS. Click here for more details.
Parking for Walk MS: Chicago is available at the Waldron Parking Deck at Soldier Field for $25, as shown on the parking map. To access the Waldron Parking Deck, please follow the directions for the South Lot and then follow the signs for Waldron Parking Deck. Accessible parking spots are available on the 1st level of the Waldron Deck.
The campus map is also available for your reference.
It’s Go Time weeks are special weeks -- you’ll be given a challenge to earn Walk MS points. Stay connected via email, social media and the website to see when the next It’s Go Time challenge will be!
If you raise $100, you’ll receive an exclusive T-shirt (virtual participants will receive T-shirts via mail) to commemorate your hard work and dedication! Check out more prizes, clubs and rewards.
Show your team pride by creating a customized team T-shirt before the event. The Society’s national Walk MS T-shirt vendor will donate $1 back to your team for every T-shirt you order. Other team apparel is also available. Learn More
No one should face MS alone – that’s why Walk MS® teams are so important.
Start and grow your team and get fundraising to earn special benefits! Note that all benefits will be delivered at the following year's event.
Walk MS® is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather – such as thunderstorms – you will be notified via email and social media of any cancellations or delays.
Yes, dogs are welcome at this Walk MS event but must be leashed. Service animals are always welcome.