PORTSMOUTH, NH YEAR ROUND 10km WalkPORTSMOUTH, NH YEAR ROUND 10km WalkNE08-Y0132
January 14 - December 14, 2008
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START/FINISH: Best Western Wynwood Hotel and Suites Interstate Traffic Circle Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603)436-7600 |
You may walk anytime during daylight hours. Water and restrooms are available at the start and at restaurants and public buildings along the route.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 16th year of this popular walk incorporates much of the Portsmouth Harbour trail. This historic city, first settled as Strawbery Banke in 1623 offers a combination of new and old. You will pass through Market Square and Prescott Park where you will see magnificent flower gardens that change with the seasons. There are many historic homes which are open to the public (fee) as well as shops and restaurants. This walk is rated 1+ and has no significant hills. Leashed dogs are welcome except in Prescott Park (alternate route available. Cleanup laws apply. Suitable for wheelchairs & strollers although there are many curbs and brick sidewalks.
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| From north and south: Take Exit 5 off Interstate 95. The Best Western Wynwood Hotel & Suites is located right on the Portsmouth Circle where Route 1, 4, 16 and the Spaulding Turnpike meet. From the west: From the east: |
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION: At the start location, request the event box at the Hotel Service Desk. It will contain instructions and all the necessary information for your event. Please exercise patience at the registration as the first responsibility of our location host is to their own customers. Everyone must register and carry a walk card.
Award and Fee:
This is a ‘B’ award event. Several different awards from past years will be available. Cost of a ‘B’ award and IVV credit is $4.00. Credit only is $3.00. You may walk free, donations are appreciated. Preferred method of payment is by check made out to "Seacoast Striders." There will be no refunds.SANCTION IVV CREDIT: The AVA and the International Federation of Popular have sanctioned this event Sports (IVV). This event will be conducted under the rules of those governing organizations and by registering the participants will be eligible to earn IVV credit for distance and event.
DISCLAIMER: Although every effort has been made to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event, the sponsors of this event cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injury at any time. By virtue of registration, the participant agrees to these conditions and accepts the guidelines for AVA volkssport events.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Write to: | Seacoast Striders P.O. Box 3151 Portsmouth, NH 03802-3151 |
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or call: Nancy Main Sawyer (603) 427 - 5462 or e-mail MainSawyer@aol.com for walk information..
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County Program: In 2004 the Seacoast Striders began a county program to
encourage walking in all parts of New Hampshire. For more information on the
NH County program contact Alan Moulton at we2walk@comcast.net.The Portsmouth, NH walk is a Rockingham County walk. |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Seacoast Striders wish to thank the Best Western Wynwood Hotel and Suites and the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce for their assistance and cooperation.
| Other Seacoast Striders Seasonal and Yearround Walks | ||
| Concord Year-Round Walk | Durham Seasonal Walk | Exeter, NH Seasonal Walk |
| Fremont Seasonal Walk | Nashua, NH (Seasonal Walk) | North Conway Seasonal Walk (Canceled Walk) |
The
2006 Portsmouth, NH walk qualifies for the
Portsmouth
is for England.