INTERNATIONAL
VOLKSWALK
YEAR ROUND EVENT
1 January - 31 December 2008
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
10 KILOMETERS (6.2 MILES)
Sponsored by:
The PLACER PACERS, AVA 686/CA 46
Sanctioned Event PA08/YR1241
Volkswalk: A volkswalk is a walk along a pre-determined route. It is one of the best aerobic exercises. It is non-competitive and an excellent recreational and educational experience for the entire family to see geographic and historical attractions. So bring the family, wander over the route, enjoy the scenery and fresh air. Its A Whole Different Kind of Walk.
Location: This walk is on paved bike trails, wooded areas, and along a year around stream, that has salmon running during the sponning season. It visits the Cosmos sculture that you can see from Interstate 80.
Facilities and Activities: Food, water and restrooms are available at the start and finish. Numerous ski facilities for winter Volkssporters exist in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe Area. We also sponsor another year round event in Weimar. Plan a visit to historic Auburn, the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park at Coloma, or our state capitol, Sacramento.
Sponsor: The Placer Pacers, a non-profit social welfare organization dedicated to a program of public information and education to engender interest in scheduled programs of family oriented, participatory lifetime sports.
Sanction: The event is sanctioned and approved by the American Volkssport Association (AVA) of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
Start/Finish Location: Fleet Feet Sports, T.J. Max Shopping Center, 1850 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, California. For this walk you will drive to the beginning after signing the log.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM. Saturday 10am-6pm. Sunday 1PM-5PM. Closed major holidays. Walk can only be done during daylight hours.
Distance: 10 Kilometers (6.2) miles. See procedures.
Eligibility: The event is open to everyone. All ages are welcome, however, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
More Info:In 1864, a track-laying crew from the Central Pacific Railroad came eastward across the plain from Sacramento, building the western half of the nation's first transcontinental railroad. They crossed a small rail line that linked the young towns of Lincoln and Folsom, and gave the spot the unimaginative name of Junction.
For the next 40 years, Junction evolved into Roseville, a small trading center for area farmers. It was overshadowed in those days by Rocklin, where the Southern Pacific Railroad had its roundhouse facilities. In 1906 the Southern Pacific Railroad moved to expanded facilities in Roseville. The city incorporated in 1909. By 1929, the railroad employed up 1,225 people in its Roseville yard assembling trains, repairing engines, and handing freight. World War II saw an even busier rail yards. The fifties saw stiff competition from airlines and truckers, however, the city continued to flourish.
By 1964, the 100 year old city was peaceful, self-contained, and embodied the ideal of a small American town. The publishers of Look magazine named Roseville an All American City that year. Roseville has grown into a progressive city with a population of over 50,000 people. Numerous international corporations are located here, bringing new technology, opportunities and people into the area.
For additional information contact Judy Stroud
(916) 773-9371, e-mail:judystroud@webtv.netDIRECTIONS: From Sacramento go east on I-80. Turn east on Douglas Blvd. Follow Douglas Blvd to to T.J. Max Shopping Center and 1850 Douglas on the right.
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