Shearer Hills/Ridgeview
2025-12-10 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail – Olmos Basin Park, 101 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, 78216, United States
Wednesday Walk! International Human Rights Day
Meet 9am-9:45am to sign in, then walk at your own pace.

Lights Spectacular LBJ National Historic Park
2025-12-13 13:00 - 20:00 | LBJ National Historic Park Visitor Center, 100 E. Ladybird Ln, Johnson City, 78636, United States
5k or 10k. Start 1pm-5pm. Finish by 8pm.
Decorated County Courthouse and Pedernales Electric Co-op Headquarters, carriage rides, LBJ Boyhood Home, Johnson Settlement.
Bring flashlights for after dark. Lights come on approx 5:30pm. https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131612
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South Texas Medical Center
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Jim Reed Walking and Jogging Trail, 2899 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, 78229, United States
Wednesday Walk! National Maple Syrup Day
5k or 10k. Meet at the Jim Reed Walking and Jogging Trail between 9-10:30 at the corner of Babcock and Hamilton Wolfe to check in and get directions, then walk at your own pace.
Martin is planning to bring some more “give aways” as he continues to downsize. He will again have Volkssport walk event shirts from present and past clubs that were gently used or never used. He also has Christmas Ornaments (c. 1985-ish) accumulated from his extended family and never used, such as Kurt S. Adler “Plush” type ornaments that Martin wishes to give to a new home (see attached picture below). Finally, he is bringing some tasty treats including donuts and Motts fruit snacks to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This walk will not be renewed for 2026, so come join us and grab your stamp before it is put on hold.
The walk will follow a route leading to the South Texas Medical Foundation Walking trail. You may spot some of the many deer, raccoons and rabbits that populate the area. The walk includes some of the new buildings and trails of the UT Health Science Center campus.

Fredericksburg 3-YRE Event: Cross Mountain Park
2025-12-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Cross Mountain Park, Cross Mountain Trail Dr, Fredericksburg, 78264, United States
Cross Mountain Park. 5k or 10k. Start 11am-1pm, end by 4pm. Cross Mountain Park at N. Milan and Cross Mountain Dr.

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Fredericksburg 3-YRE Event: AVA Pilgrimage
2025-12-31 18:00 - 2026-01-01 00:00 | Sunday House Inn, 501 E. Main St, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
5k or 10k. Start 6pm-9pm; finish at your leisure. Start table: Sunday House Inn, Room. Bring a flashlight.

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Fredericksburg 3-YRE Event: St. Mary's cemeteries
2026-01-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Sunday House Inn, 501 E. Main St, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
7k or 12k. Start 8am-11am. Finish by 2pm. Start table: Sunday House Inn, Room 118.

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North Star Mall
2026-01-07 09:00 - 09:30 | North Star Mall, 7400 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 78216, United States
Wednesday Walk! National Bobblehead Day.
5k or 10k. On-site registration 9-9:30am, inside mall by Macy’s, then walk at your own pace.
Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the elegant North Star Mall. 4 laps is 10km, 2 laps is 5km. Interesting shopping and a food court available. Beat the weather with this indoor walk!

Best of the Heights
2026-01-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Corner Bakery – Lincoln Heights, 255 E. Base Rd, San Antonio, 78209, United States
5k or 10k. Start 8am-11am; finish by 2pm.
Starting at a unique bakery and café, takes you through sections of the Quarry Market Shopping Center and by other businesses and cafes; along the Quarry Golf Course; by churches; and, through beautiful residential areas in San Antonio, TX.
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San Antonio Pathfinders 2026Q1 Meeting
2026-01-13 17:30 - 20:00 | 901 NE Loop 410, 3rd floor conference room, 901 Northeast loop 410, san antonio, 78209, United States
Bring your own beverage and an extra chair!
5:30pm: doors open, Meet and Greet
6:00pm: Mr. Julen Navarette will present the San Pedro Creek Culture Park
6:45pm: Meeting

2026 January Pathfinders Meeting flyer

Hardberger Park
2026-01-14 09:00 - 09:30 | Hardberger Park – meet at Blanco Road Dog Park, 13203 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, 78216, United States
Wednesday Walk! National Dress Up Your Pet Day
5k or 10k. Meet at Blanco Road dog park. On-site registration 9-9:30am, then walk at your own pace

Salado Creek at 1604
2026-01-21 09:00 - 09:30 | Salado Creek 1604 Trailhead, 3104 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, 78231
5K, 10K. Wednesday Walk! Enjoy a shady walk toward Eisenhower Park.
Meet at the trailhead. Watch carefully – it’s sneaky! Check in 9-9:30, then walk at your own pace.

Riverwalk North - Museum Reach
2026-01-28 09:00 - 09:30 | La Gloria at The Pearl, 100 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, 78215, United States
Wednesday Walk! National Daisy Day
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 Brewery complex.
Meet at La Gloria parking lot 9am-9:30am to sign in, then walk at your own pace.

Broadway Daily Bread - Alamo Heights
2026-02-04 09:00 - 09:30 | Broadway Daily Bread – Alamo Heights, 5001 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209, United States
Wednesday Walk! Thank Your Mailman Day
Meet 9am-9:30am to sign in, then walk at your own pace.
Two 5K loops – walk one or both! One loop includes the Cathedral Meditation Park the the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas; the other loop includes University of the Incarnate Word campus.

AVA National Office First Friday Art Walk
2026-02-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 16:00 - 19:00 | AVA National Office, 1032 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX, 78210
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.

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AVA First Friday flyer

North Star Mall
2026-02-11 09:00 - 09:30 | North Star Mall, 7400 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 78216, United States
Wednesday Walk! National Inventor’s Day
5k or 10k. On-site registration 9-9:30am, inside mall by Macy’s, then walk at your own pace.
Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the elegant North Star Mall. 4 laps is 10km, 2 laps is 5km. Interesting shopping and a food court available. Beat the weather with this indoor walk!

Hill Country Retreat - Del Webb
2026-02-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Del Webb Resort Center, 4550 Del Webb Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78253
5K or 10K. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with treats, candy, and water at the start/finish and at checkpoints!
Walk through residential streets and wooded walking paths in the Del Webb 55+ Retirement Community. All ages welcome at the walk! Park at the Del Webb Resort Center
Register 8am-11am; Finish by 2pm.
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131703
Flyer for 2026 Feb 14 Del Webb

Leon Creek Greenway - Mainland
2026-02-18 09:00 - 09:30 | Leon Creek Trailway Mainland Trailhead, 8241 Mainland Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78250, United States
Wednesday Walk! Flirting Day
5k or 10k. On-site registration 9-9:30am, then walk at your own pace
A popular walking trail along Leon Creek starting at the Mainland Trailhead. Stands of Cottonwood, Live Oaks and other heritage trees line the trail on this section of the Leon Creek Greenway.

TTR Badge Pickup
2026-02-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Springhill Suites Downtown, 524 S. St. Mary's St, San Antonio, 78205
Save time on the mornings of the Texas Trail Roundup by picking up your walk badge today! Event coordinators will be available to answer any questions and make sure you are ready to go for a great weekend of fun, fitness, and friendship.

Texas Trail Roundup Day 1- 50th Anniversary Walk
2026-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Adelsverein Pavilion, Fredericksburg Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
This event is part of the IML event Texas Trail Roundup and an additional fee is required to participate.
Preregister at the event website: https://texastrailroundup.org/day-1-fredericksburg/.
Onsite, day-of registration with cash or card is available!
*Buses leave from Springhill Suites in San Antonio at 6:00 am and 6:45 am. Preregistration required. 524 S. St. Mary’s, San Antonio, TX, 78205.
Opening ceremony starts at 9am, followed immediately by the walk. All walkers must finish by 3:15pm.
6k or 11k. Meet us in the beautiful town of Fredericksburg, Texas, where the AVA started 50 years ago! If you pick the bus option, buses will pick you up at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, TX, and drop you off at the Visitor’s Center in Fredericksburg. Otherwise, we will meet you there. If you are on the bus, you will be taken to the Visitor’s Center in Fredericksburg, TX. From the Visitor’s Center, you will walk to the Adelsverein covered pavilion, where we will have a Grand Opening Ceremony to welcome all of our amazing guests. After the ceremony, all the walks will begin. When you return to the pavilion, we will have a food truck, refreshments, and live entertainment for all to gather, mingle, and get to know one another!
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131715

Texas Trail Roundup Day 2
2026-02-21 07:00 - 17:00 | Springhill Suites Downtown, 524 S. St. Mary's St, San Antonio, 78205
This event is part of the IML event Texas Trail Roundup and an additional fee is required to participate.
5k, 10k, 21k, or 42k. Preregister at https://texastrailroundup.org/day-2-marathon/
Onsite, day-of registration with cash or card is available!
At Springhill Suites downtown, 524 St Mary’s St.
6am: Registration opens
6:45am: 42K (marathon) start
7am: First bus for 21K (half marathon) leaves
8am: 10K starts. Second bus for 21K leaves.
9am: 6K starts
10:30am-4pm: Festivities at AVA office, 1032 S. Alamo St.
5pm: Office closes, stamping ends. To get credit for finishing, you must be done by 5pm for all events.
We will start our day bright and early walking through the heart of San Antonio, TX. The walk will end at the National AVA Office where you will receive free drinks and churros from The Jewel and Churro Star, plus live entertainment at The Jewel. Join us and get to know your fellow walkers and enjoy each other’s company! Tentative Schedule: 6:45 am – Marathon starts (42k) 7 am – Half Marathon starts (21k) 8 am – 10k starts 9am – 5k starts 10:30 am – festivities start back on alamo street. Free drinks from The Jewel, Free mini churros at Churrostar, and patrons can use their 10% off coupon at The Market. A Pianist will be playing at The Jewel. 4pm – Festivities end
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131683

Texas Trail Roundup Day 3
2026-02-22 07:30 - 14:30 | Springhill Suites Downtown, 524 S. St. Mary's St, San Antonio, 78205
This event is part of the IML event Texas Trail Roundup and an additional fee is required to participate.
5k, 10k, or 21k. Preregister at https://texastrailroundup.org/day-3-half-marathon/
Onsite, day-of registration with cash or card is available!
6:45 am: Registration opens. Registration and all events start at Springhill Suites Downtown, 524 S. St. Mary’s St.
7:30 am: 21K (half marathon) start
9am: 10K and 5K start.
10am: Festivities start at Beethoven Maennerchor, 422 Pereida St., San Antonio, TX 78210 – just down the street from the AVA office!
1pm: Closing ceremonies and award ceremony starts
After our final day of walking, we will celebrate with a Closing Ceremony to recognize those who have “gone the extra mile” to support the Texas Trail Roundup and IML. After the ceremony, join us for a bit of food and drink as we wrap up the 2026 Texas Trail Roundup. Who will win the Golden Boot?
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131685

Nani Falcone Trailhead
2026-02-25 09:00 - 09:30 | Nani Falcone Trailhead, 8701 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX, 78254
Wednesday Walk! National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
5k or 10k. Meet at trailhead across the street from Maury Maverick library. On-site registration 9-9:30am, then walk at your own pace
An easy walk that winds through the tree-lined streets of the Braun Station community in Northwest San Antonio.

Brushy Creek Regional Trail
2026-02-28 08:00 - 14:00 | Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 East Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX, 78613
6K, 10K, or 15k available. Sign in between 8:00am and 11:00am, finish by 2:00pm.
Join the Colorado River Walkers to enjoy the heavily shaded areas near the Brushy area near Austin. Enjoy being completely surrounded by nature with no commercial or residential buildup as you pass creeks, lakes, bridges, parks, and hills. 10K and 15K walkers will also pass a meditation labyrinth.
Start point is the YMCA Trail Head Pavilion at the east end of the YMCA parking lot, the opposite side from the YMCA building. Please park as close to the pavilion as possible to leave spots near the YMCA building open for their Saturday morning patrons.
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130363
Save the Date! Cedar Park Walk on Feb 28th – Colorado River Walkers

Mission San Jose to Mission San Juan
2026-03-04 08:00 - 08:30 | National Park Service Visitor Center at Mission San Jose, 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, Tx, 78214
Wednesday Walk! National Grammar Day. I am the grammarian about whom your mother warned you 🙂
5K or 12K. Check-in from 8:00am to 8:30am, then walk and finish at your own pace.
Enjoy river views and water features on wide paved trails en route between the “Queen of the Missions,” Mission San Jose, and, for 12K walkers, Mission San Juan. At Mission San Juan, see the Espada acequia dam, in use since 1731 and still in use by local farmer including nearby fields which supply the San Antonio Food Bank. In the spring, enjoy effusive wildflowers. The San Antonio missions, including Missions San Jose and San Juan, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

TVA Meeting Day 1: Westworth Village-Airfield Falls Walk
2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Melva Campbell Park, 311 Burton Hill Rd, Westworth Village, TX, 76114
Join us for 3 days of walks at the annual Texas Volkssport Association meeting!
6K or 10K. Check in and start from 1pm to 3pm.
A walk on the levee of the West Fork of the Trinity River. Includes a hidden waterfall en route to Airfield Falls Trailhead and Conservation Park
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130984
2026 March TVA MTG March flyer

TVA Meeting Day 2: Fort Worth Nature Center and Preserve
2026-03-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Hardwicke Interpretive Center, Fort Worth Nature Center and Preserve, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76135
Join us for 3 days of walks at the annual Texas Volkssport Association meeting! Come out before meeting later today to explore the Nature Center and Preserve. The first 50 AVA walkers get in free – **Mention “TVA Meeting”**
5K or 10K. Check in from 8:15am-10:15am.
Stop at the gatehouse to buy a day pass and get a map. The Preserve opens at 8am but the restroom at the Interpretive Center is not available until 9am when the Center opens. There are several restrooms in the Preserve but none on the walk routes.
Enjoy 3,621 aces of forests, prairies, birds, wildlife, wetlands, wildflowers, prairie dogs, a bison herd, and over 20 miles of trails. The Preserve is a National Natural Landmark and recipient of a Lone Star Stewardship Award.
“https://www.fwnaturecenter.org”
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TVA MTG March 2026 flyer

2026 Texas Volkssport Association Meeting
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Hardwicke Interpretive Center, Fort Worth Nature Center and Preserve, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76135
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 first 50 AVA walkers to enter and mention “TVA Meeting” get in free!
“https://www.fwnaturecenter.org/”
TVA MTG March 2026 flyer

TVA Meeting Day 3: TCU Campus
2026-03-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Kroger, University Drive, Fort Worth, 3120 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76109
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.
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130976
TVA MTG March 2026 flyer

Mission Concepcion to Blue Star
2026-03-11 08:00 - 08:30 | Mission Concepcion, 807 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78210
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 the Blue Star Arts Complex. In the spring, enjoy effusive wildflowers. The San Antonio missions, including Mission Concepcion, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
