Keystone State Volkssport Association
WHAT IS VOLKSSPORTING?
The term Volkssport - literally "folk" sport -means sport of the people. It is an organized event for the general public. It is not a contest. Participants go at their own pace. There are five types of events (walk, bike, swim, skiing and snowshoeing or rollerskating). The most popular are:
Volksmarches - organized walks or hikes, normally 10-20 kilometers (6.2-12.4 miles). Many clubs also have a shorter trail (in addition to a 10 km. trail) for those who aren't sure they can complete the longer trail.
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Participants may walk, jog or run.
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Each person finishing is a winner.
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Some walks are held in cities and can be accomplished by persons in wheelchairs, or by families with small children in wagons or strollers.
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Others are more challenging and are planned over natural trails in parks and woods.
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Some have steep hills and very uneven ground.
Event brochures provide descriptions of the trail, difficulty, location, and date and time of the event.
VOLKSSPORTING HISTORY *** MORE ABOUT EVENTS
KSVA Leadership Roster and Member Clubs
