Carlsbad, CA

Low Desert Roadrunners – YRE – Y0200

Start Location: Tamarack Beach Resort – 3200 Carlsbad Blvd.

POC: Kathy Bundy – @

Walk thru town and bike path  along the beach and a lagoon.  Most of the route is on sidewalks with a short distance of DG trail. You may complete this route on your own or with a group. Carlsbad is very unique town with many hidden gems.

Dogs on leash ok. Restrooms along the route.

Registration:  Dawn to Dusk       Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM

New Smyrna Beach, FL

The Happy Wanderers Walking Club – TRAD

Start Location: Grayce K. Barck North Beach Community Park – 1098 North Peninsula Ave.

POC: Sheila McClellan – @

Join us for a delightful walk as we make our way onto the beautiful Smyrna Dunes boardwalk with its splendid views of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.  Leaving the boardwalk, we’ll walk on the beach enjoying the salty air, crashing waves and our always engaging conversation. As we leave the beach we’ll walk through the charming beach town of New Smyrna Beach.

Carpool if possible, popular walk.

Registration:  9:30 AM        Walk Start Time:  10:00 AM

Notre Dame, IN

HOOSIER HIKERS – YRE – MA24Y0291

Start Location: Walsh Architecture Visitors Lot – 114 Walsh Family Hall of Architecture

POC: BOB BUZOLICH – @

Experience a brisk day in nature on a serene stroll with the Hoosier Hikers, as they introduce you to the joys of Volkssporting.  Along the way, you will encounter many of the historic and culturally significant sites and sights of a world renown university and its grounds during a most relaxing time of year.

1) Registration is required for participation. Cost of registration is $4.
2) Participants may register online through the American Volkssports Association Online Start Box at my.ava.org. If you register online, please go directly to the Start Point.
3) Participants may register in person at the Ivy Court Inn & Suites, 1404 Ivy Court, South Bend from 8:50 am to 9:20 am. A Club member will be present to assist with in person registration. Upon completing registration, proceed to the Start Point.
4) To reach the Start Point, at the intersection of Angela Boulevard and Eddy Street turn left or right, as appropriate, to travel in a Northerly direction on Eddy, which becomes Saint Andre Way on campus. At the intersection of Saint Andre and Holy Cross Drive, turn right and proceed to the rear of the Walsh Architecture Hall, where you will encounter the Visitor Parking Area and observe Volkssporting banners and signage.
5) Because it is a holiday weekend, there is no charge for parking.
6) Dress appropriately for the weather. May anticipate colf to cool weather with precipitation or snow possible.
7) Event will commence promptly at 9:30 am regardless of weather conditions.

Registration:  8:50 AM (EST) to 9:20 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:30 AM

Concord, MA

Walk ‘N Mass Volkssport Club – YRE – Y0223

Start Location: Walgreens – 71 Lowell Road

POC: Miriam Boucher – @

Two 5km loops. The North Bridge Loop includes the Minute Man National Historical
Park, The Old Manse, the Colonial Inn, Monument Square, the historic First Parish
Church, Concord Museum and Emerson House. The Orchard House Loop goes
through downtown Concord and stately neighborhoods to the Louisa May Alcott
Orchard House and the Concord Museum before returning to downtown, Monument
Square and the Colonial Inn.

THIS WALK IS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBE 30. Meet at picnic table in front of the Walgreens.

Registration:  9:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  10:00 AM

Fall River, MA

Walk ‘N Mass Volkssport Club – YRE – Y0711

Start Location: Work Out World (WOW!) – 18 Pocasset Street

POC: Ann Plichta – @

Walk routes (10km and 6km) include historic neighborhoods, a downtown area filled
with enticing smells from Portuguese bakeries and restaurants, Lizzie Borden’s house,
city parks designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, Veterans Bicentennial Park with the
Iwo Jima sculpture and the 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and the
boardwalk overlooking Battleship Cove.

From parking lot, enter WOW! building under the black canopy and
proceed down two flights of stairs (WOW! is on the ground floor).
Meet at the front desk.

Registration:  9:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  10:00 AM

Kirkwood, MO

Saint Louis Walkers – TRAD

Start Location: Kirkwood Trailhead of Grant’s Trail – North End – 601 S. Holmes Avenue

POC: DeAnne Brown – @

All walkers will pass the historic Father Dickson African-American Cemetery and the Thomas Sappington Home and Museum. The 10K walkers will additionally pass White Haven, home of President Ulysses S. Grant, now a National Historic Site, and Grant’s Farm where President Grant himself built the four-room log cabin in the 1850s.

Most of Grant’s land was acquired by the Busch Family in 1903. The Busches owned the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company until 2008. Visitors during the summer months tour the estate by tram to see the Clydesdale horses, and many other grazing animals. Walkers will pass by the horse pastures and will most likely spot some Clydesdales.

Grant’s Trail qualifies for the Rails-to-Trails Special Program. President Grant approved the construction of the Pacific Railroad which ran through his property. The “First Railroad West of the Mississippi” broke ground there in 1851.

The entire Grant’s Trail is 9.9 miles, but we are walking only the North End. Both the 5- and 10K out-and-back routes provide easily seen turn-arounds.

All historic sites on the trail can be toured except for Grant’s Farm which is open for free only during the summer months or for special seasonal events and activities when tickets are required.

Registration:  9:00 AM – 11 AM       Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM

Las Vegas ,NV

Las Vegas High Rollers & Strollers – YRE – Y1280

Start Location: LaQuinta Inn & Suites – 6560 Surrey Street

POC: Carl Cordes – @

Sunset Park is one of the most popular parks in the Las Vegas Valley and is considered the crown jewel of the park system. Trails are mostly paved with a few stretches of compressed gravel.

After registering it is a short drive to the park for 5K and 10K routes.

Registration:  8:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM

King of Prussia, PA

Liberty Bell Wanderers – YRE – Y0288

Start Location: Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop – 2000 Valley Forge Park Rd

POC: Betty Green – @

The walk takes place in Valley Forge National Historic Park on blacktop multi-use trails in rolling countryside in the most historical part of the park. It passes Valley Forge Visitor Center, most major memorials, log huts, and Washington’s HQs.  Valley Forge is where George Washington’s Continental Army camped during the winter of 1777. This is NOT a battlefield; no battle was fought here except against hunger, disease, cold and fatigue..

The Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop opens at 10 am, as do the restrooms.  So the walk may not begin until a little after 10am if anyone needs the facilities before the walk starts.

Registration:  9:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  10:00 AM

Fountain Inn, SC

UpState Pathfinders – TRAD

Start Location: Cedar Falls Park – 201 Cedar Falls Park Road

POC: Mike Lanpher – @

Small park along the Reedy river 15 miles south of Greenville, South Carolina. Historically relevant as one of the first mills was on the river.

Registration:  9:30 AM – 10:30 AM        Walk Start Time: Any time. Group walk 10:00 AM

Pflugerville, TX

Colorado River Walkers – YRE – Y0478

Start Location: Pflugerville Recreation Center – 400 Immanuel Rd

POC: Terry Sullivan – @

A lovely shaded walk through Pflugerville’s parks along paved hike-and-bike trails, with a glimpse of the historic downtown.  Many of the trails are parallel to a creek. The hike-and-bike trails have many local users, so you are never alone on this trail.  There are several playgrounds along the route.  The parks have restrooms available.  This walk qualifies for many special programs. The trail is rated 1A.  

Books will be stamped at the start so that you may walk at your own pace.  Temperatures in Texas are usually pleasant in November, but it is prudent to check the weather forecast in advance: www.weather.gov

Pflugerville is a few miles north of Austin on I-35.  Driving directions: 400 Immanuel Rd, Pflugerville TX 78660. N bound on I-35, Exit-247. Drive about 1 mile on access road, turn right on Wells Branch Pkwy. *Travel 3.3 miles, crossing Dessau, then turn left on Immanuel Rd. Rec. Center is about 0.8 miles on left. S bound on I-35, Exit 247, then turn left at traffic light at Wells Branch Pkwy, go under I-35. Continue from * above.

Registration:  9:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  10:00 AM

San Antonio, TX

Randolph Roadrunners – TRAD

Start Location: Pearsall Park – 5102 Old Pearsall Rd. 

POC: Ellen Ott – @

A little bit of all the type things one sees at a park.  Part of the walk is on the linear trail, pass disc golf  and soccer fields, basketball court, exercise equipment and splash pad.

A surprise free lunch will be provided.

Registration:  9:00 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM – Noon

Waxahachie, TX

Dallas Trekkers – YRE – Y0201

Start Location: Sammy’s Mini Mart – Bait and Tackle – 1317 W. Main St, on the corner of W. Main and South Grand

POC: Deborah Carter – @

Walk the beautiful town of Waxahachie, decorated for the holidays, starting at 9am.  Visit Getzendaner Memorial Park and the historic Chautauqua building. Walk a mostly shaded hike & bike trail past a cemetery, a dog park, and a butterfly garden. Visit the town square with its elaborate, Ricardsonian Romanesque Courthouse, considered to be among the most beautiful of Texas’ older courthouses. Admire Gingerbread homes and Victorian architecture.

Stay later for the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting  6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with Santa flipping the switch, and free family-friendly activities.

Registration:  9:00 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM

Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg Walking Club – YRE – Y1301

Start Location: Old Mill Park – 2201 Caroline St.

POC: Rick Sisco – rtsisco@yahoo.com8

Walk the Heritage Trail and Canal Path along Snowden wetlands, the Rappahannock River, Old Mill Park, botanical garden, veterans memorial, historic properties, monuments, and battlegrounds.

Special programs:
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking with America’s Veterans
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail

Registration:  9:15 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:30 AM

Battleground, WA

Vancouver USA Volkssporters – TRAD

Start Location: Dev’s Coffee Bar – 316 E Main St

POC: Dorothy Steele – @

Residential area’s, parks and along Main St.
This is the Opt Outside for both WA and OR.

Registration:  9:00 – 11:00 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 – 11:00 AM

Seattle, WA

FS Family Wanderers – YRE – Y0596

Start Location: 7-11 Store – 2429 Harbor Ave SW

POC: Michelle Roberts – @

Walk on city sidewalks along Alki Beach on Puget Sound. Enjoy views of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, the Olympic mountains, the Seattle skyline, and a monument to Seattle’s birthplace. The 10K route continues to the Log House Museum, to Constellation Park on Beach Drive. and the Alki Point Lighthouse. You can watch joggers, scuba divers, Washington State ferries to Bremerton and Bainbridge Island and the foot ferry to Seattle.

After registering, you will drive less than 1/2 mile to where walk starts. Walk is rated 1A. There are several restrooms along beach.

Registration:  9:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  10:00 AM

Silverdale, WA

Olympic Peninsula Explorers – YRE – Y1739

Start Location: Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park – 11601 Silverdale Way NE

POC: Clay Baulch – @

Walk along the Clear Creek Trail on a nature in the city treasure. Come on over to the west side of Puget Sound!

Online start box only – we’re meeting to walk off the eating.

Registration:  8:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM

Madison, WI

Madison Area Volkssport Association- YRE – Y1247

Start Location: Colectivo Coffee – 2530 Monroe St

POC: Kristina Kenyon – @

A scenic walk around Lake Wingra, through the 1,260 acre UW Arboretum, past Henry Vilas Zoo (free admission), and Edgewood College.

Street parking is available nearby. Watch for signs of any restrictions.

Registration:  8:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM

Buffalo ,WY

Buffalo Pathfinders – YRE – Y1747

Start Location: Super 8 – 655 E Hart St

POC: Lois Petersen – @

A 5k walk with other walking enthusiasts along scenic Clear Creek and by many of the interesting features of Buffalo.

Dogs are welcome on leash.

Registration:  8:45 AM        Walk Start Time:  9:00 AM