Note that the time listed next to the date is when the start booth opens and when you need to be finished. Be sure to read the event description to see the latest time you may start.
Meeting starts at 1pm in the Interpretive Center conference room. Feel free to bring a lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables at the Preserve. There are also restaurants and fast food within a 15-20 minute drive of the Preserve. Stop at the gatehouse to buy a day pass and get a trail map. The…
Join us for 3 days of walks at the annual Texas Volkssport Association meeting! 6K or 10K. Check in from 8am to 10am in the Kroger parking lot. Disclaimer: Kroger is not a sponsor. Visit the campus ranked 4th most beautiful in the country by Princeton Review, explore charming neighborhoods, and find a labyrinth.…
Wednesday Walk! National Johnny Appleseed Day. 6K or 10K. Check in from 8am-8:30am, then walk and finish at your own pace. Enjoy river views and water features on wide paved trails en route between historic Mission Concepcion and the mission reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk. The 10K reaches the galleries, apartments, and restaurants of…
6K or 11K. Come join us at one of our most popular routes, Riverwalk South. Check in between 9:00am - 11:00am and finish at your own pace. Start with free parking in the beautiful and historic King William neighborhood, then explore the highlights of downtown San Antonio including Hemisfair Park, La Villita, the main Riverwalk,…
Wednesday Walk! National Sloppy Joe Day. 5K or 10K. Check in between 8am-8:30am, then walk and finish at your own pace. We'll be walking toward Tobin Park this morning! Explore Tobin Park’s creekside trails, moderate shade, paved trails, and many deer and birds. Come back again - this year-round event, which has both a physical…
5K, 10K. Register at the San Antonio Pathfinders booth in Main Plaza Park from 8am-10am; finish by 2pm. This walk occurs during the Boerne Outdoor Family Fair, which is 10:00am to 2pm in the Main Plaza Park. Parking is available in streets around the plaza. https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/624/Outdoor-Family-Fair Boerne Outdoor Family Fair Flyer 2026 Boerne Outdoor Family…
Join the West Texas Trail Walkers in scouting trails for their annual 3-day event, this year at the stunning Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Contact Susan Noonan before you go to coordinate logistics. The WTTW request that participants in this reconnaissance weekend also volunteer during the main event in October. https://www.westtexastrailwalkers.org/ Nearest airport: El Paso, TX,…
Wednesday Walk! National Tolkien Reading Day. This year is the 89th anniversary of the publishing of The Hobbit and the 25th anniversary of the release of the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 5K or 10K. Sign in from 8am-8:30am, then walk and finish at your own pace. Two 5K…
5K or 10k. Walk at the Llano Earth Arts Festival (LEAF), home of the World Rock Stacking Championship! View historic sites in Llano, then check out the LEAF artists and vendors focused on arts and nature. Register 9am-noon. Finish by 3pm. Meet at parking lot in rear of Llano County Historical Museum. https://www.llanoearthartfest.org/ https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131762…
Wednesday Walk! April Fool's Day - and you'd be a fool not to join us! 5K or 10K. Sign in from 8am-8:30am, then walk and finish at your own pace. Wander through two city parks, residential areas, and Universal City’s main street, Pat Booker Rd.
5K or 10K. Start at AVA Office. Explore Southtown and the historic homes of the King William District. Also enjoy the First Friday vendors! This walk is also available any time the AVA office is open, generally 9am-4pm Mon-Thu. Call ahead to ensure someone is there before visiting. https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=129516 AVA First Friday flyer
5K or 10K. Start table open 8am-11am. Enjoy the scenic backroads and spring wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country! Keep your eye out along the left side of the route for colorful Easter eggs - walkers who find an egg will win a prize (one per participant). Be part of this Comfort, TX tradition which…
Wednesday Walk! National Empanada Day and National Zoo Lovers Day. 5K or 10K. Meet at La Gloria parking lot 8am-8:30am to sign in, then walk at your own pace. This portion of the Riverwalk passes the San Antonio Museum of Art, walking trails in Brackenridge Park near the San Antonio Zoo, and through the Pearl…
5K or 10K. May walk loops multiple times for up to 20K total distance credit. Walk on the route for the Tour de Castroville! Registration opens at the event tent at 7:20am; start walking 8:20am - 10:30 am. Finish by 1:00pm. Note that this registration is DIFFERENT than the Tour de Castroville registration. Registration for…
5:30pm: Doors open. Meet and greet 6:00pm: Meeting Bring your own beverages and an extra chair! 2026 April Meeting flier
Wednesday Walk! Tax Day - walk off that stress! Also National Jackie Robinson Day. 5k or 10k. Meet at Blanco Road dog park. On-site registration 8-8:30am, then walk at your own pace Opened in May 2021, the sky walk climbs 18 feet off the ground and offers tree canopy views. The land bridge, which opened…
5K or 10K. Choose one of two 5K loops, or walk both! Sign in from 8am-11am. Join our friends the Colorado River Walkers on the Violet Crown Hike and Bike trail. This well-maintained, unpaved trail enjoys shady areas and creeksides as it winds between larger parks in southeast Austin Your AVA start card will get…
This week's Wednesday Walk is canceled due to the wet conditions. We'll come back to Freidrich Wilderness Park when the ground isn't so slippery!
Call AVA HQ if you are interested- limited spots available. Ask for Henry. **** Want to walk in the King William Parade? Dress in your best Volksmarching and/or Fiesta finery and meet your fellow Volksmarchers at AVA HQ. The parade theme this year is The Great Fiesta Bake-off - Sugar and Spice, plus everything nice.…
The AVA National Office will be open during the King William Fair! Swing by to spend time with new and experienced Volksmarchers, enjoy a cold beverage, browse AVA Fiesta medals, and (optional) walk the AVA National 5K or 10K. **This takes place at AVA National Office, which is one street away from and does not…