AVA – America's Walking Club

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.

AVA Wednesday Webinar, October 15, 2025, at 7:00pm/Central Time

The next AVA online seminar will be Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm. Central Time. To register for the webinar, click button below. Once you have registered for the Zoom meeting a link will be sent to the email you used to register.

Guest Host – Robert Buzolich, Mid America Regional Director

Presenters:

Adam Fractenberg, Director, New Business Development, EBG Solutions

Discover the latest perks available to all AVA Members!
Join our upcoming webinar for a guided tour of the EBG benefits portal, including how members can access and pay for exclusive discounts on services and merchandise.

Hear from the 50th Anniversary Event Planners

Club members are busy preparing an unforgettable 50th Anniversary Walk just for you!
Join us to hear firsthand from the event planners about the exciting experiences they’ve lined up for your visit in all ten AVA Regions!

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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

24th Annual US FreedomWalk Festival

Come join us October 17 – 19, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia!

2ND ANNUAL TAKE A WALK ON THE WESTSIDE

Join us in San Antonio, TX October 18, 2025.

Texas Trail Roundup

Join us in San Antonio, TX and Fredricksburg, TX February 20 – 22, 2026.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Join us September 28, 2025 for the 13th Annual Fall Volksmarch at the Crazy Horse Memorial.

Hike in the Lincoln National Forest

Join us in Ruidoso, New Mexico October 10-12, 2025.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Join us June 6, 2026 for the 40th Annual Spring Volksmarch at the Crazy Horse Memorial.

September 2025 TAW

The September 2025 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.

Pictures on the trail

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!