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Let's Go on a Volksmarch
How to enjoy walks hosted by local volkssport walking clubs

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated February 04, 2009

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Volksmarch signAmerican Volkssport Association
The American Volkssport Association and Canadian Volkssport Federation are the largest organizations of walking clubs in America. Their 600 clubs host non-competitive walks which are open to the public.

Find a local event by using the Calendar Page

If none are listed, find the nearest club from the Club page and give them a call to see what is coming up.

Call the local club contact for information about the event

  • How easy or difficult
  • Directions to the start
  • Hours of operation
  • Pet restrictions
  • Wheelchair or stroller accessibility

Come to the event and sign in at the registration table.

Continue Your Walk

1. Finding a walk
2. Registration
3. Starting
4. Walking
5. Checkpoints
6. Finish and Awards
7. Record Books

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