This webpage is devoted to Volksmarching (Walking) Texas. A Volksmarch
is a sanctioned 10K (6.2 mile) hike over varying terrain. There are also sanctioned swim and bike events (Volksswims
and Volksbikes). Volksmarches are designed for all levels of physical fitness.
It is a great activity for families with kids.
Our state organization is the Texas Volkssport Association
(TVA). In addition
to giving information about the TVA, their website has a walkfinder listing of all the
clubs in Texas as well as information on the upcoming events in Texas.
To see a map of Texas with a link to walking events I have completed in Texas:
Counties Walked. If you click on the map it will take you to the county list and the names of the walks done.
If you would be interested in walking our sanctioned 10K Walking Tour of Waco,
click here to see highlights of the walk such
as the Dr. Pepper Museum, the Suspension Bridge, and the McLennan County Courthouse. This event is a YRE. We do request a $3.00 fee for each individual who participates.
Volksmarches are leisurely walks. They are through scenic, historic,
and interesting areas over a predetermined route that has been checked for
safety and walkability. Our walks are sanctioned by the American Volkssport
Association (AVA) and the International
Volkssport Association. The purpose for doing sanctioned events and not just walking at a local park is to collect stamps in our record books. Stamp collecting becomes a passion. We have event record books, distance record books, and special program record books. No matter how many sets of books you decide to keep, you only pay $3.00 for each walk. After paying the $3.00 and completing the walk you can collect stamps in ALL of you books. WARNING: Stamp collecting is addictive!
Our walks are non-competitive. Walkers may stroll, walk, or jog at
their own pace. I compete by trying to do an event in every county
in Texas. Texas has 254 counties. I have walked in 197 counties to
date (1/14/2015). I have a list of counties I still need to
walk.
Click here for listing.
If you are a member of a Texas Club, I would greatly appreciate your visiting
my "Places I'd Like to Walk" and suggesting to your club leader the idea to host an event in one of these counties.
For a list of current special AVA programs you can visit
here.
Walks similar to ours in downtown Waco are available all over Texas (and the United States). These type of walks are called
Year Round Events (YREs). There are lists of YREs on the AVA webpage for all states.
Texas Club Websites
The club that host the Waco YRE is the
Dallas Trekkers of Dallas, TX.