Wed. Jan. 28 Vancouver - Tue. Feb 3 Jefferson - Sat. Feb. 7 Portland - Sun. Feb. 8 Dallas
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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. 28 Wed. Vancouver
Join a 5K or 10K guided group walk. This event explores the importance of this area in the history of the US, the Northwest & the Pacific region. Route goes thru city parks, Clark College, Pearson Airfield & the National Historic Site, passing monuments & historic buildings along the way. At the core of the historic site is Old Fort Vancouver. These walks are rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center
1501 E Evergreen Blvd · Vancouver, WA
Look for us inside the center or parking area
Register from 9:40 am - 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 walk can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation to the club so we can continue these walks.
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, 2A for the 11K as there are stairs in one section.
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.
The 11k route goes to the Alameda District and back, there are stairs on one section of the route. The rating for the 11k is 2A.
There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am. The 11K route and the 5K UO route marked with ribbons and arrows. 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. 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
Feb. 8 Sunday Dallas
Register between 9:45 & 10
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk their Dallas 5k/10k routes. Walk on the Rickreall Creek Trail, through the Courthouse Square downtown. City Park & Arboretum and residential areas. The 5K West route includes the new Japanese Garden in City Park also seen on the 10K. The 10k (rated 2B) includes a lovely hillside residential area where bands of turkeys may be seen. The 5k East route includes the downtown, a longer Rickreall Creek Trail and newer residences. Many Challenges on this walk.
Driving directions: From OR22 West & OR99W: west on OR223 (becomes Ellendale Ave). Left at traffic light at Kings Valley Hwy. OR223 is then known as Main St. Turn left at Oak from Main and left on Jefferson. Please do not park in the caf?’s parking lot.
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday only: 541-979-0139.
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. 28 Wed. Vancouver
Join a 5K or 10K guided group walk. This event explores the importance of this area in the history of the US, the Northwest & the Pacific region. Route goes thru city parks, Clark College, Pearson Airfield & the National Historic Site, passing monuments & historic buildings along the way. At the core of the historic site is Old Fort Vancouver. These walks are rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center
1501 E Evergreen Blvd · Vancouver, WA
Look for us inside the center or parking area
Register from 9:40 am - 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 walk can start at 10 am.
Please consider a $2.00 donation to the club so we can continue these walks.
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, 2A for the 11K as there are stairs in one section.
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.
The 11k route goes to the Alameda District and back, there are stairs on one section of the route. The rating for the 11k is 2A.
There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am. The 11K route and the 5K UO route marked with ribbons and arrows. 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. 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
Feb. 8 Sunday Dallas
Register between 9:45 & 10
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk their Dallas 5k/10k routes. Walk on the Rickreall Creek Trail, through the Courthouse Square downtown. City Park & Arboretum and residential areas. The 5K West route includes the new Japanese Garden in City Park also seen on the 10K. The 10k (rated 2B) includes a lovely hillside residential area where bands of turkeys may be seen. The 5k East route includes the downtown, a longer Rickreall Creek Trail and newer residences. Many Challenges on this walk.
Driving directions: From OR22 West & OR99W: west on OR223 (becomes Ellendale Ave). Left at traffic light at Kings Valley Hwy. OR223 is then known as Main St. Turn left at Oak from Main and left on Jefferson. Please do not park in the caf?’s parking lot.
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday only: 541-979-0139.
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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