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NW Regional Calendar:
https://my.ava.org/regional-te-list.php?time=year&rsel=NW
Check these groups for walks (some may not be listed here)
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington/
https://www.meetup.com/Willamette-Valley-and-Mid-Coast-Walkers/
Jan. 7 Wed. Cedar Hills
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Walk through many of the hidden pathways of Beaverton, through nice neighborhoods and past many restaurants. These walks are rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
WinCo Foods 3025 SW Cedar Hills Blvd · Beaverton, OR
Register between 9:40 to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Registration in parking lot. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670403/
January 11, 2026 - NE Salem Sunday Stroll
10:00am – 12:30pm; register between 9:45 & 10
Broadway Coffeehouse, 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem
Join the Wanderers as they walk their NE Salem - Grant & Highland Neighborhoods routes, hich are, north of the State Capitol, 5k/10k, rated 1A. Grant neighborhood has lovely residences nd gardens. Highland routes include the heavily remodeled Herbert Hoover childhood house. A street mural is in each area.
Driving Directions: I-5 exit 256 Market Street. Left northbound and right southbound to Market St. Go 2 miles to Broadway. Right on Broadway to next traffic light at Hood. Right on Hood and immediate right to parking lot behind Broadway Commons. Can also park on nearby streets.
From OR22W: Left on Liberty St. after crossing Center Street bridge. Go about 1/2 mile to intersection with Broadway. Left on Broadway to Hood St. (2nd street after Market at next traffic light. Follow above directions,
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday only: 541-979-0139
Jan. 14 Wed. Kenton
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Enjoy a part of Portland built as a company town -now a zany, historic district. Walk in parks and historic area. These walks are rated 1B, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Fred Meyer 7404 N Interstate Ave · Portland, OR
Register from 9:40 am to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Please arrive early so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670437/
jan. 19 Monday Vancouver
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Walk. The walk will be in mainly residential areas of nice homes. The 10 km will also go past very expensive home with views of Portland and the Columbia River. 5 and 10 km rate 1A (easy) There are no restrooms at the start but both routes will pass Safeway at the 2km distance. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Martin Luther King Jr elementary school 4801 Idaho St, Vancouver, WA 98661 · Vancouver, WA
Register from 9:40 am to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Please arrive early so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670595/
Jan. 21 Wed. Gladstone
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. The walk goes through old neighborhoods in Gladstone City to the Willamette River then on paths and sidewalks along the Clackamas River. We walk about 3 miles per hour. These walks are rated 1A, easy.
Gladstone Safeway 95 82nd Dr · Gladstone, OR
Register in the Safeway Parking Lot. Sign in from 9:40 to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670645/
Tue, Feb 3rd, 2026 Jefferson, Oregon
Town walk
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 131647
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Anniversaries Hurrah
Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Walking With the Wild Things
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
City Hall, 150 North 2nd Street Jefferson OR
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026 Portland, Oregon
Pre Super Bowl
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk has 2 5k routes and 1 11k route. One 5k route goes into the Alberta District and the other 5k
route goes past the U of O campus and a Peace Pole. The 11k route goes out to the Alameda district.
SANCTION #: SN: 131570
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00am to 11:30am ONLY
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 11(2A)km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Ed Hainline / Dick Baker
opahai...@gmail.com
(360) 921-1909
COUNTY: Multnomah County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks and along street shoulders into some of the historic areas of Portland and into
Alberta Park, past University of Oregon - Portland Campus (find the Peace Pole) for this particular
5km route. The other 5km route goes to and through the Alberta District and some of their nice
eateries and various shops.There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k)
starting at 10:00am. There will NOT be any markers (arrows or ribbons) on any route. Walk
instructions and maps will be provided. Walking Credit Fee is $4.00. Donations are appreciated to
help offset expenses.
Start phrase: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portl...
Directions to the start table
5736 NE 33rd St, Portland I-84 Eastbound from I-5: Exit #1 (NE 33rd Ave). Turn LEFT for 2 miles
to the McMenamins Kennedy School at NE 33rd Ave and NE Jessup. Turn RIGHT onto NE
Jessup to the McMenamins Kennedy School Parking lot on Left. If necessary, on-street parking is
available. I-84 Westbound from I-205: Exit #2 (NE 43rd Ave). LEFT on NE Halsey St. RIGHT on
NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd (formerly NE 39th Ave) to NE Broadway. LEFT on NE Broadway to NE
33rd Ave. RIGHT on NE 33rd Ave to McMenamins Kennedy School on the Right - corner of NE
Jessup and NE 33rd Ave (see above).
Comments
Pets are not allowed inside the McMenamins Kennedy School building. Walking routes will NOT
be marked this year (no arrows or ribbons) - Written instructions and maps will be provided. There
are two 5km routes and one 11km route. One 5km route goes on sidewalks into the Alberta
District and their various shops and eateries. The other 5km route - will walk past some nice
older neighborhood homes, around Alberta Park and past the old Concordia University (now
University of Oregon - Portland campus). There is a Peace Pole on this route. ESVA Challenge -
That's Entertainment. There will be a group walk for both distances (5k & 11k) starting at
10:00am. Walking Credit Fees is $4.00. Guests and MeetUp walkers are asked to please make a
minimal donation to help offset expenses for this event. There will be an Oregon Trail State
Volkssport Association (OTSVA) Meeting in the Parsons Room starting at 1:00pm
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 ALBANY, Oregon
"Two Rivers"
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 131648
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Anniversaries Hurrah
Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Step to the Beat
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Walking With the Wild Things
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers Market 255 SW Ferry Street Albany OR
===========================================================
Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
TO GET YEAR-ROUND WALK INSTRUCTIONS and MAPS
For Walks in Clark County, WA, please contact the point of contact for the individual YRE (Year Round Event) walk by email for Vancouver USA Volkssporters. If you do not know who
the Point of Contact is, please feel free to contact Dick Baker or Ed Hainline at the below email addresses.
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by CRVC contact Ed Hainline by email at
opahai...@gmail.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Rose City Roamers contact Dick Baker by
email at dic...@q.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Willamette Wanderers of Salem, contact
Julia Westerberg by e-mail at pjwest...@comcast.net
The maps and instructions will be sent to you via email.
https://my.ava.org/regional-te-list.php?time=year&rsel=NW
Check these groups for walks (some may not be listed here)
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington/
https://www.meetup.com/Willamette-Valley-and-Mid-Coast-Walkers/
Jan. 7 Wed. Cedar Hills
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Walk through many of the hidden pathways of Beaverton, through nice neighborhoods and past many restaurants. These walks are rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
WinCo Foods 3025 SW Cedar Hills Blvd · Beaverton, OR
Register between 9:40 to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Registration in parking lot. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670403/
January 11, 2026 - NE Salem Sunday Stroll
10:00am – 12:30pm; register between 9:45 & 10
Broadway Coffeehouse, 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem
Join the Wanderers as they walk their NE Salem - Grant & Highland Neighborhoods routes, hich are, north of the State Capitol, 5k/10k, rated 1A. Grant neighborhood has lovely residences nd gardens. Highland routes include the heavily remodeled Herbert Hoover childhood house. A street mural is in each area.
Driving Directions: I-5 exit 256 Market Street. Left northbound and right southbound to Market St. Go 2 miles to Broadway. Right on Broadway to next traffic light at Hood. Right on Hood and immediate right to parking lot behind Broadway Commons. Can also park on nearby streets.
From OR22W: Left on Liberty St. after crossing Center Street bridge. Go about 1/2 mile to intersection with Broadway. Left on Broadway to Hood St. (2nd street after Market at next traffic light. Follow above directions,
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday only: 541-979-0139
Jan. 14 Wed. Kenton
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Enjoy a part of Portland built as a company town -now a zany, historic district. Walk in parks and historic area. These walks are rated 1B, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Fred Meyer 7404 N Interstate Ave · Portland, OR
Register from 9:40 am to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Please arrive early so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670437/
jan. 19 Monday Vancouver
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Walk. The walk will be in mainly residential areas of nice homes. The 10 km will also go past very expensive home with views of Portland and the Columbia River. 5 and 10 km rate 1A (easy) There are no restrooms at the start but both routes will pass Safeway at the 2km distance. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Martin Luther King Jr elementary school 4801 Idaho St, Vancouver, WA 98661 · Vancouver, WA
Register from 9:40 am to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Please arrive early so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670595/
Jan. 21 Wed. Gladstone
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. The walk goes through old neighborhoods in Gladstone City to the Willamette River then on paths and sidewalks along the Clackamas River. We walk about 3 miles per hour. These walks are rated 1A, easy.
Gladstone Safeway 95 82nd Dr · Gladstone, OR
Register in the Safeway Parking Lot. Sign in from 9:40 to 9:55 am. We ask all participants to sign the Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/312670645/
Tue, Feb 3rd, 2026 Jefferson, Oregon
Town walk
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 131647
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Anniversaries Hurrah
Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Walking With the Wild Things
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
City Hall, 150 North 2nd Street Jefferson OR
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026 Portland, Oregon
Pre Super Bowl
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk has 2 5k routes and 1 11k route. One 5k route goes into the Alberta District and the other 5k
route goes past the U of O campus and a Peace Pole. The 11k route goes out to the Alameda district.
SANCTION #: SN: 131570
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00am to 11:30am ONLY
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 11(2A)km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Ed Hainline / Dick Baker
opahai...@gmail.com
(360) 921-1909
COUNTY: Multnomah County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks and along street shoulders into some of the historic areas of Portland and into
Alberta Park, past University of Oregon - Portland Campus (find the Peace Pole) for this particular
5km route. The other 5km route goes to and through the Alberta District and some of their nice
eateries and various shops.There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k)
starting at 10:00am. There will NOT be any markers (arrows or ribbons) on any route. Walk
instructions and maps will be provided. Walking Credit Fee is $4.00. Donations are appreciated to
help offset expenses.
Start phrase: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portl...
Directions to the start table
5736 NE 33rd St, Portland I-84 Eastbound from I-5: Exit #1 (NE 33rd Ave). Turn LEFT for 2 miles
to the McMenamins Kennedy School at NE 33rd Ave and NE Jessup. Turn RIGHT onto NE
Jessup to the McMenamins Kennedy School Parking lot on Left. If necessary, on-street parking is
available. I-84 Westbound from I-205: Exit #2 (NE 43rd Ave). LEFT on NE Halsey St. RIGHT on
NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd (formerly NE 39th Ave) to NE Broadway. LEFT on NE Broadway to NE
33rd Ave. RIGHT on NE 33rd Ave to McMenamins Kennedy School on the Right - corner of NE
Jessup and NE 33rd Ave (see above).
Comments
Pets are not allowed inside the McMenamins Kennedy School building. Walking routes will NOT
be marked this year (no arrows or ribbons) - Written instructions and maps will be provided. There
are two 5km routes and one 11km route. One 5km route goes on sidewalks into the Alberta
District and their various shops and eateries. The other 5km route - will walk past some nice
older neighborhood homes, around Alberta Park and past the old Concordia University (now
University of Oregon - Portland campus). There is a Peace Pole on this route. ESVA Challenge -
That's Entertainment. There will be a group walk for both distances (5k & 11k) starting at
10:00am. Walking Credit Fees is $4.00. Guests and MeetUp walkers are asked to please make a
minimal donation to help offset expenses for this event. There will be an Oregon Trail State
Volkssport Association (OTSVA) Meeting in the Parsons Room starting at 1:00pm
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 ALBANY, Oregon
"Two Rivers"
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 131648
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Anniversaries Hurrah
Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Step to the Beat
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Walking With the Wild Things
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers Market 255 SW Ferry Street Albany OR
===========================================================
Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
TO GET YEAR-ROUND WALK INSTRUCTIONS and MAPS
For Walks in Clark County, WA, please contact the point of contact for the individual YRE (Year Round Event) walk by email for Vancouver USA Volkssporters. If you do not know who
the Point of Contact is, please feel free to contact Dick Baker or Ed Hainline at the below email addresses.
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by CRVC contact Ed Hainline by email at
opahai...@gmail.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Rose City Roamers contact Dick Baker by
email at dic...@q.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Willamette Wanderers of Salem, contact
Julia Westerberg by e-mail at pjwest...@comcast.net
The maps and instructions will be sent to you via email.
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