America's walking Club

The American Volkssport Association (AVA) is a non-competitive sports organization committed to Fun, Fitness and Friendship.

Crazy Horse Memorial 11th Annual Volksmarch - Sunday - October 1, 2023 in Black Hills, South Dakota. The largest Volksmarch in the United States.
Crazy Horse Memorial 11th Annual Volksmarch - Sunday - October 1, 2023 in Black Hills, South Dakota. The largest Volksmarch in the United States.

Walking For Fun, Fitness and Friendship.

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AVA ONLINE MONTHLY WEBINAR - MARCH 20, 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL

The next AVA online seminar will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 7:00pm Central. The registration link is below. If asked for passcode the passcode is AVA.


March online webinar presenters include:

    • Meet your National Office Team. Learn how we support the national operation and share with us how we can better support Clubs.
    • Looking to attract new club members and get assistance with your Traditional Events? Then please join us for a presentation on change management and club partnerships at the local level by “Wandering Ron” Jones. Ron served over 25 years as an internal auditor, financial analyst, and certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with the Army. He has completed

National Walking Week

April 1 – 8, 2024

This year is the fifth year of our National Walking Week campaign. Last year we had 38 participating Clubs and 75 events in 19 states. If your Club would like to participate this year and would like us to promote your event on social media and the AVA website, please click the button below and fill out the form by March 31st. To help promote your events you can download our pre-made certificates, event logo, event flyers, and social media banners. You can find these marketing tools at the bottom of the National Walking Week page. Images to help promote your event are encouraged. Don’t forget to send out a local press release for your event and ask local officials to issue a Proclamation in support of National Walk Week.

Upcoming National Walking Events

2024 Atlantic Region Conference

Save the date and come join us April 5-7, 2024 in Dover, Delaware.

Solar Eclipse Walk

Save the date and come join us April 8, 2024 in San Antonio, TX.

23nd Annual US FreedomWalk Festival

Come join us October 18 – 20, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia!

Crazy Horse Memorial

Join us June 1, 2024 for the 38th Annual Spring Volksmarch at the Crazy Horse Memorial.

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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!

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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!

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