America's walking Club
The American Volkssport Association (AVA) is a non-competitive sports organization committed to Fun, Fitness and Friendship.
Walking For Fun, Fitness and Friendship.
Click on videos to learn more about us or click button below to go to our YouTube Channel.
Upcoming National Walking Events

2025 Biennial Convention
Join us April 29 – May 2, 2025 for the 24th Biennial Convention in Las Cruces, NM.

Crazy Horse Memorial
Join us June 7, 2025 for the 39th Annual Spring Volksmarch at the Crazy Horse Memorial.
24th Annual US FreedomWalk Festival
Come join us October 17 – 19, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia!

December 2024 TAW
The September 2024 issue of the TAW is here. Click the image to view the book.
For those who would like to download or prefer the pdf version please click the button below.
If you would you like to receive our complementary Walking Magazine please use the link below to sign up.
Touch a life!
Your contributions will help fund fitness programs that will help fight against obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and depression among other health related issues – all while having fun!
Become a new walking member
Sign up to learn more on how you can become a part of the National Walking Movement by joining the largest walking organization in the United States!