About Volkswalks and Volkssports

Volkssports are family-oriented, amateur athletic events. They are casual, though well-organized adventures in health, recreation, fellowship and fun. Volkssports evolved to be non-competitive from running races in Germany, and have spread to 28 other countries.

Participants come from the general public and EVERYONE is welcome.  All events are open to everyone regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender.  We encourage all to participate to the best of their ability.  Pets are allowed at most outdoor events.

Most Volkssport events are VolksWALKS, which are walks of 10 kilometers or 6.2 miles. (With shorter options available.) Most Volkswalks are accessible to families with strollers, and many are wheelchair friendly. Other events include the popular bike rides, which are 25 kilometers or 15 miles. Swimming and cross-country snow skiing events complete the set of Volkssports. You are welcome to participate in any event for free!

All events are eligible for IVV achievement awards for the modest credit fee of $3.00. Other awards include beautiful pins and colorful patches. Frame-ready certificates are awarded for the distance you've covered as well as the number of events you've completed.

You are welcome to join one of our clubs and participate in walk organization as you wish. You are equally welcome to remain unaffiliated and enjoy our events at your leisure.

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