Vancouver Walking Club, PO Box 2121, Vancouver WA 98668-2121
About Us
Sponsoring walking events in Vancouver, Clark County and Southern Washington since 1988
We are primarily a walking club, but at times we may offer other sporting events such as swimming, skating, biking, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. Our club is a member of AVA: American Volkssport Association, America's Walking Club and part of a 50-year old international non-competitive sports program. We sponsor several types of walking events each year to share our historical landmarks, beautiful parks and neighborhoods, and many interesting communities. Events are not competitive and times are not kept.
The Volkssporting program exists in more than 40 countries worldwide and has been in the US since 1976. Volkswalking or walking is a great addition to your regular fitness routine. It's a great way to explore new places, in your own community or communities all over the world. It's also a great way to meet new friends and hang out with old friends. The promise of fitness gets you started but the friends keep you coming back for more.
Most walks are 10k (6.2 miles) with 5k (3.1 miles) options. Each walk has a starting point where you sign-in for the walk, stamp your achievement books, and pickup a map with instructions.
There are costs associated with delivering our program and we ask all participants to consider paying a $4 participation fee ($3 for club members). For some events and new walkers on a limited trial we offer the opportunity to walk for free. Donations are always greatly appreciated, as they help our volunteers continue to deliver this great program.