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.
This year on November 24, 2023 we Opt to go outside during Black Friday. If your club is having an ”OptOutside” walk, whether it’s a YRE group walk or a traditional event, please let us help you promote it. We’ll put it on the website, and promote it through social media. Please click the button below to fill out the online form or to view all participating states.
THE BIG GIVE RAISED $94,604. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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$94,604 Raised
IVV Olympiad Memories
Click on image to view photos taken during the 2023 IVV Olympiad & IML Texas Trail Roundup.
Upcoming National Walking Events
Crazy Horse Memorial
Join us June 1, 2024 for the 38th Annual Spring Volksmarch at the Crazy Horse Memorial.
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!
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!
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!
We appreciate our community friends. Thank you for your support.
