6^th Seasonal Event

AVA Event 125224  #24/2406

10/5 km Volkswalk
April 1 - December 31, 2024

WEB REGISTRATION OR  Physical Walk Box Available

Online Start Box

Physical registration sheets and stamp will be available at all Group Walks.

Welcome To Glens Falls, New York  This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA) a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). Participants are eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards.

Course Description: The trail, rated 1A  Walks will be on city sidewalks, through neighborhoods and the downtown district as well as trails through a wooded park and city park with wooden bridges that cross moving streams and go along a pond.
The outskirts of GF include a Mall and many restaurants and businesses along the main thoroughfare of Route 9 .
There is a large complex of outlet stores located off of I 87 about 8 miles north at Exit 20.

Starting Point:   Spot Coffee Glens Falls   
                              221 Glen St.
                              Glens Falls, NY 12801
                              518-223-0192

 Hours of operation:  Open 7 days a week    7AM - 7PM.  Closed Christmas Day.
             Street parking + various close-by lots    Google City of Glens Falls Parking Map for more info

Registration Fees:    All Walkers to pay $4.00  (CREDIT ONLY)
                      "A" Award & Credit is $6.00;
                      "B" Award & Credit is $5.00

Directions:(click here for driving directions from your location.)

From I-87 N or S Take exit 19 towards Rt. 254/Glens Falls.
Turn R onto Aviation Rd.- Rt. 254
Turn R onto Glen St. (.6 mi.) In 2 miles arrive at Spot Coffee Glens Falls on left - just opposite the Crandall Library

 

Refreshments & Restrooms: Water and restroom facilities are available at the start/finish and along the route. Refreshments may also be purchased from local businesses along the route. Walkers are encouraged to carry water during warm weather.

Smoking is prohibited in public buildings by New York State law. Please observe this ruling.

Acknowledgements: ESCV would like to thank the Spot Coffee  for the use of their facility and their help. Without them, this event would not be possible.