March for Babies is just a few days away and we're so excited!
Here's some answers to the most frequently asked questions:
What do I need to bring?-Strollers (if needed) – this is a long walk for little ones and we accommodate for strollers on the shuttle buses and at the park. (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 lunch 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 that have raised over $200.
-Tennis Shoes – you will want to wear tennis shoes for this event. The walk route is 5 miles, so good comfortable shoes are a must!
How do I get to the park?
Please see Parking Info sheets. We have 3 locations you can park. They are Valley View Mall (see map for parking area to use), Mockingbird and White Rock DART stations. Please allow 30 minutes to park and ride the free shuttles to the park. Buses start at 7am from each location and end at 2pm. Get to your parking location EARLY to allow enough time for you to fully enjoy the pre-walk festivities. There will be vendor tents along Baby Boulevard passing out freebies and lots of fun tents to see!
Where do I go when I get to the park?
Please see Norbuck Park Tent Map. You will see that #5 is the Stage which is right next to the Start/Finish Line. This is where you need to be at 8:30am. The Preemie Pit is right by the stage and will be where all Family Teams are meeting. Allow enough time to stroll down Baby Boulevard (along the top of this map) and enjoy the music coming from the stage. Opening Ceremonies begin on the stage at 8:45am.
What happens during the walk?
The walk begins promptly at 9am! Be at the front of the line and enjoy the 5 mile walk along White Rock Lake. For those with small children that are unable to walk the whole 5 miles, we have a 1 mile turn around called the “Tiny Tot Turn Around”. This allows you to enjoy the walk but also still be close to the park. There are 7 checkpoints (including the Tiny Tot Turn Around) along the walk route where people will be passing out water and many of these stops have portable restrooms. Be sure to enjoy the Path of Hope signs along the walk route!
What happens after the walk?
Please head back to the Family Teams Tent (#17 on the Tent Map) when you pass the Finish Line. The Family Teams Tent has moved to a NEW LOCATION this year straight back before Baby Boulevard! Please be sure your walkers are aware of this new location and that they all have the Tent Map for reference. We will have sandwiches, chips, water, and cookies at the Family Teams Tent for lunch! We will have some fun things going on at the tent when you get back from the walk! You can also turn in your Cash and Check Donations at this time and receive your incentive t-shirt if you’ve raised over $200.
Come join us for a great day to walk for all babies!
