INTERNATIONAL

VOLKSWALK

11 Km Canyon/Town or 6 Km Town Walks

Auburn, CA

April 26 & 27, 2008

CREDIT ONLY

RiverWalk America (American River) (11 K)

Walking Courthouses in the USA

Native American Culture (Shoshone)

RailRoad Heritage

American Authors   (Penaflor, Noel)

US Presidents (Nixon or Reagan)

Walking Europe in the USA

 

Sponsored by:

American Volkssport Association

Secretary’s Walk  HQS-0004

and the Auburn Recreation District

 Sanctioned Event # PA08/80358

 

This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation

of Popular Sports (IVV)

 

Eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards

 

SPONSOR:          The American Volkssport Association, a non-profit Volkssport organization dedicated to providing non-competitive individual and family recreational sporting events and the Auburn Recreation District.

 

LOCATION:                ARD Auburn Dam Overlook Park,

Pacific St,

Auburn, CA 95603

 

START/FINISH TIME:            On both days START between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM (Noon). 

FINISH by 3:00 PM.

 

DISTANCES:              11 Km walk is rated 2+ due to uneven terrain.

6 Km walk is rated 1+.

 

TRAIL:   The 11 K route is on dirt trails and paved roads.  The route will leave the overlook and go partway down into the American River canyon.  You will come back up and end up on Pacific St.  FROM THIS POINT ON THE 6 K ROUTE AND 11 K ROUTE ARE THE SAME.  You will proceed, on sidewalks or streets, from there down into Old Town Auburn, where Gold Rush buildings still stand, pass by antique shops and the Claude Chana Statue near where he found gold nuggets.  From Old Town you will proceed up to the historic Placer County Courthouse. After leaving the Courthouse you will go "uptown" to the Clock Tower. You will pass through the more modern business district then return to the start/finish at Overlook Park..    The “canyon” portion of the 11 K route is not suitable for either wheelchairs or strollers.  The “town” part of the 11 K route and the 6 K route will be difficult for both wheelchairs and strollers. 

AWARDS:      None.  CREDIT ONLY.

 

FEES:             There is no pre-registration.  Credit Only is $3.00.  You may walk free if no credit is desired.  There will be no refunds.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Call Pat Lucero  (916) 434-0205

Email:  pjlucero1939@att.net     cell:  916-717-3725

 

MISCELLANEOUS:  There will be restrooms and water at the start and in Old Town Auburn.  Pets are ok on leash with clean-up. 

 

DIRECTIONS:  From the East on I-80, take the Newcastle #115 exit  and cross over the freeway. At the stoplight, turn LEFT onto Indian Hill Rd.  From the West on I-80, take the Newcastle #115 exit and continue STRAIGHT AHEAD through the intersection onto Indian Hill Rd. From both directions, continue on Indian Hill Rd to Auburn Folsom Rd (stoplight). Turn LEFT on to Auburn Folsom Rd. Continue to Pacific St. (stoplight). Turn RIGHT on Pacific St.  Cross Auburn Folsom Rd.  Continue to Auburn Dam Overlook Park on the right.  Look for the start/finish tables toward the back of the park on the right.

 

PROCEDURES:  This event is open to everyone.  Volkssports, including volkswalks, are noncompetitive events.  Walk, jog or run at your own pace.  Each participant, whether free or paid, must register and sign an Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability (Parent or Guardian must sign for a minor) at the start point.  A control (start) card will be issued upon registration.  It must be carried during the walk, validated at control points along the route and turned in at the finish upon completion of the walk.   An adult must accompany children under 12 on the walk.  Bathrooms and water will be available at the start/finish.

 

DISCLAIMER:  The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage.  Every reasonable effort shall be made by the sponsors to provide an event that is safe, enjoyable and memorable.  However, neither the sponsor nor the AVA/IVV can be held responsible for accidents, thefts and material damage.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  If you enjoy walking for exercise or for pleasure, being outdoors, sightseeing, history, seeing new places and meeting nice people, you will love volkssporting.  There are several clubs in the greater Sacramento area. The clubs take special pride in providing quality volkssport events throughout the area.  Historic and scenic sites and trails provide the backdrop for these noncompetitive sporting events. In addition to regular weekend events only available on the advertised date(s), there are many year round (permanent) events available throughout the greater Sacramento area, the State of California and the United States.  These include, but are not limited to, walk, bicycle, swim and cross-country skiing events.