Walking Programs USA - AVA
Join in a walking program that rewards you for walking trails and events in the USA. These include nationwide programs as well as state or regional programs. Walk in cities A-Z, walk national historical sites, walk the states and capitals, enjoy flower walks, and more.
IVV Walking Achievement Award Program
Walk local, think global! Walk at any IVV-sanctioned event around the world and count it towards the IVV Achievement Award Program. Receive a certificate, patch, and hatpin as you reach milestones such as 10 events, 30 events, 50 events, 500 kilometers, etc. This lifelong achievement award series has tens of thousands of participants worldwide.
Walk local, think global! Walk at any IVV-sanctioned event around the world and count it towards the IVV Achievement Award Program. Receive a certificate, patch, and hatpin as you reach milestones such as 10 events, 30 events, 50 events, 500 kilometers, etc. This lifelong achievement award series has tens of thousands of participants worldwide.
American Revolution Walks Walking Program
Walk 15 walks at sites significant in the American Revolutionary War to earn a special patch.
Walk 15 walks at sites significant in the American Revolutionary War to earn a special patch.
AVA US Presidents Walk Program
The AVA US Presidents Walk Program rewards you for walking where an event or activity occured in relation to United States Presidents, such as a home, Presidential Library, or gravesite.
The AVA US Presidents Walk Program rewards you for walking where an event or activity occured in relation to United States Presidents, such as a home, Presidential Library, or gravesite.
Walk the USA A-Z Program
Follow the alphabet to complete 26 AVA-sanctioned walks, anywhere in the USA, to earn this special award. Each event's start city must begin with a different letter of the alphabet (example: Washington DC counts as a "W" walk). The events may be year-round self-guided trails or weekend group walks sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
Follow the alphabet to complete 26 AVA-sanctioned walks, anywhere in the USA, to earn this special award. Each event's start city must begin with a different letter of the alphabet (example: Washington DC counts as a "W" walk). The events may be year-round self-guided trails or weekend group walks sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
50 States - 51 Capitals Walking Program
Walk in each of the 50 US states and/or the 51 capitals - including Washington DC - to earn an award certificate. The events must be regular or year-round walking routes sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
Walk in each of the 50 US states and/or the 51 capitals - including Washington DC - to earn an award certificate. The events must be regular or year-round walking routes sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
AVA Youth Master Program
This program rewards adults and youth who participate together in 12 AVA-sanctioned walking events in a year. An adult 19 years old or older signs up with a young person as a team. By completing 12 AVA-sanctioned walks in a year, they earn the titles of AVA Master Volkssporter and AVA Volkssporter.
This program rewards adults and youth who participate together in 12 AVA-sanctioned walking events in a year. An adult 19 years old or older signs up with a young person as a team. By completing 12 AVA-sanctioned walks in a year, they earn the titles of AVA Master Volkssporter and AVA Volkssporter.
AVA College Campus Walk Program
The AVA College Campus Walk Program rewards you for walking AVA sanctioned walks through colleges and universities. Earn "degrees" based on how many walks you complete. Walks may be regular hosted group walks or self-guided year-round walking routes sanctioned by the AVA throughout the USA.
The AVA College Campus Walk Program rewards you for walking AVA sanctioned walks through colleges and universities. Earn "degrees" based on how many walks you complete. Walks may be regular hosted group walks or self-guided year-round walking routes sanctioned by the AVA throughout the USA.
Lewis and Clark Walking Program
Commemorate the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition by walking in the 11 states along their journey at sites visited by the expedition. The events may be year-round self-guided trails or weekend group walks sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
Commemorate the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition by walking in the 11 states along their journey at sites visited by the expedition. The events may be year-round self-guided trails or weekend group walks sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
Route 66 Walking Program
The Route 66 Walking Program is set up for the participant to complete an AVA-sanctioned walk in each state along the path of Route 66: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California.
The Route 66 Walking Program is set up for the participant to complete an AVA-sanctioned walk in each state along the path of Route 66: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California.
Extreme Walker Program
Log IVV walks from any IVV club in your quest to fill 3 categories of extreme: distance, altitude, and difficulty, to earn special awards.
Log IVV walks from any IVV club in your quest to fill 3 categories of extreme: distance, altitude, and difficulty, to earn special awards.
National Heritage Walk Program
The National Heritage Program rewards walkers who walk 10 AVA-sanctioned events in National Parks, National Historic Sites, National Battlefields, or National Cemeteries. The events may be weekend group walks or the self-guided "year-round" trails. The walking routes must be sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
The National Heritage Program rewards walkers who walk 10 AVA-sanctioned events in National Parks, National Historic Sites, National Battlefields, or National Cemeteries. The events may be weekend group walks or the self-guided "year-round" trails. The walking routes must be sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
Original 13 States Walking Program
Walk an AVA-sanctioned walk in each of the original 13 states to earn a patch award. The walks may be regular weekend or year-round self-guided walking events in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
Walk an AVA-sanctioned walk in each of the original 13 states to earn a patch award. The walks may be regular weekend or year-round self-guided walking events in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
Civil War Battlefields Walking Program
Walk 15 AVA-sanctioned walking events through Civil War battlefields or sites of significance to earn an award patch. These walks may be self-guided year-round walking routes or hosted weekend walking events. Weekend walks may be 5 kilometers - 10 kilometers (3-6 miles), self-guided walks are 10 kilometers or slightly longer. Walk at your own pace and soak up the history.
Walk 15 AVA-sanctioned walking events through Civil War battlefields or sites of significance to earn an award patch. These walks may be self-guided year-round walking routes or hosted weekend walking events. Weekend walks may be 5 kilometers - 10 kilometers (3-6 miles), self-guided walks are 10 kilometers or slightly longer. Walk at your own pace and soak up the history.
California Golden Heritage Walk Program
The California Golden Heritage Walk Program rewards you for walking 12 events in California parks, forests, visitor centers and museums. You must walk four separate walks in each of northern, central, and southern California.
The California Golden Heritage Walk Program rewards you for walking 12 events in California parks, forests, visitor centers and museums. You must walk four separate walks in each of northern, central, and southern California.
Rediscover Maryland Walking Program
Walk Maryland! This program rewards those individuals who complete a walk in each of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City between March 2004 and December 2006.
Walk Maryland! This program rewards those individuals who complete a walk in each of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City between March 2004 and December 2006.
Ohio Walk the 88 Counties Program
Walk in each of the 88 counties in Ohio to earn a certificate. Track your progress with a log book, color-in patch, or color-in t-shirt. The walks may be regular hosted walking events or self-guided year-round walks sanctioned by the AVA.
Walk in each of the 88 counties in Ohio to earn a certificate. Track your progress with a log book, color-in patch, or color-in t-shirt. The walks may be regular hosted walking events or self-guided year-round walks sanctioned by the AVA.
Walk Oregon Challenge Program
Walk ten AVA-sanctioned walks in Oregon in a variety of categories to earn colorful patches. The walks may be weekend hosted walking events or self-guided year-round walks.
Walk ten AVA-sanctioned walks in Oregon in a variety of categories to earn colorful patches. The walks may be weekend hosted walking events or self-guided year-round walks.
Washington State Challenge Walking Programs
The Washington State Challenge includes various walking programs to give incentive to walking AVA-sanctioned walks in the state of Washington. The walks may be hosted weekend events or self-guided year-round walking events
The Washington State Challenge includes various walking programs to give incentive to walking AVA-sanctioned walks in the state of Washington. The walks may be hosted weekend events or self-guided year-round walking events