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Tarrant County Walkers Founded in 1979, Tarrant County Walkers is based in Fort Worth, Texas. We sponsor non-competitive events (volksmarches) throughout the year. Why do we walk?

Our club is a member of the American Volkssport Association (AVA). For fun, fitness and friendship. Our events give participants an opportunity
to see things they might miss if they drove, rather than walked, through an area. Our walking events are many things but above all they are joining with other
people - on a trail, through a park or historical area, or right in your own neighborhood - for

exercise and enjoyment. What is Volkssporting? Events are non-competitive (at your own pace). Volkssporting events
include walking, swimming, and bicycling. These activities are coordinated
by the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV), the American Volkssport
Association (AVA) and Tarrant County Walkers. Volksmarching, the most popular
of Volkssports, is the German expression for “Walk of the People”. Events follow pre-determined routes. Walks are usually a minimum of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with some events including a 5K walk (3.1 miles). Do I have to walk fast? Walk at your own pace. Go as fast or as slow as you want. Stop to picnic, shop or sightsee if you want. Just be sure to
complete the trail by the official finish time. What should I wear? Wear comfortable, well broken-in shoes, preferably a good quality walking shoe or boot. Dress for the weather. Layers are a good idea, since you will warm up once you begin walking. You may want to carry a jacket or umbrella in case the weather changes. Year Round Events

Year Round Events (YRE) are self-initiated events where you go to a designated start point and ask for the location of the WALK BOX. Directions found inside the start box help you register for the event, get the route directions and map for your walk. Special Events

Volksmarching events are sponsored by individual clubs throughout the country and world. To obtain information and to locate a club in your area, call
1-800-830-9255 for a complete phone menu. Or go to www.ava.org to find information on local clubs and their events. Brochures on-line contain information about the event including date, location, start/finish times, type of route, award and other walk information that could be helpful. Many volksmarching
enthusiasts plan their vacations to include several events as they are traveling. What does it cost? A $3 fee is charged for each person. A commemorative event award is sometimes available for a few dollars more, if you want it.

.Membership

You do not have to be a member of any Volksmarching Club to participate in any events. There are, however, benefits to membership:
1. Dues are low - $ 10 annually for an individual or family
2. Receive the club’s newsletter
3. Meet new people who like to walk or bike
4. Know that you are supporting a club dedicated to fitness while having fun

Contact [email protected]

02/04/2026

We are walking Tuesday April 7 in Weatherford again, with a change to explore the trail outside Chandor Gardens. Meet at Albertson's, 235 E Spring St. at 9:15... walking at 9:30.

15/03/2026

WALK WEATHERFORD 3-28-26 5/10K
Albertson 225 E Spring @ Hwy 180
Register 8:45 am WALK @ 9:00 am

Fee: $4.00

We will walk the Benbrook trails Tuesday morning. Join us at 9:15 to register... walking at 9:30. Meet at Art Cowsen Tra...
09/03/2026

We will walk the Benbrook trails Tuesday morning. Join us at 9:15 to register... walking at 9:30. Meet at Art Cowsen Trailhead of Pecan Valley Park, 1301 Memorial Oak, off Winscott Road in Benbrook.

This weekend March 6-8, is the Texas Volkssport Assoc. in Fort Worth, so we hope you join us for 3 days of walks in Fort...
03/03/2026

This weekend March 6-8, is the Texas Volkssport Assoc. in Fort Worth, so we hope you join us for 3 days of walks in Fort Worth.
* Fri March 6: we'll walk our Westworth Village-Airfield Falls event. Start anytime between 1-3pm, starting at Melva Campbell Park, 311 Burton Hill Road in Westworth Village (west Fort Worth). The park is behind the City Hall/Police building (where you can use restrooms).
* Sat March 7: walk Fort Worth Nature Center, starting anytime from 8:15am - 10:15am, at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. NOTE: restrooms only available at 9am, so stop on the way if you arrive before 9.
* Sat March 7, TVA meeting inside the Hardwicke Interpretive Center starting at 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
* Sun March 8: TCU walk in central Fort Worth. Meet at the Kroger Parking Lot, 3120 University Dr. anytime 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

12/02/2026

Saturday February 14 celebrate Valentine's Day with a walk in Highland Park. Meet at Trader Joe's, 4525 Cole Ave. at 9:15AM. The walk starts at 9:30AM.

Join us Tuesday in Keller, TX to walk
12/02/2026

Join us Tuesday in Keller, TX to walk

Tuesday February 17 walk in Keller. Meet at 962 Keller Pkwy, Keller TX at the Starbucks. Meet at 9:00AM, walk starts at 9:30AM. This walk is with the Tarrant County Walkers

Save the dates for the TVA weekend of walking in Fort Worth, March 6-8.
30/01/2026

Save the dates for the TVA weekend of walking in Fort Worth, March 6-8.

Join Tarrant County Walkers Saturday Jan. 10 at the Fort Worth Nature Center at 9:30 am to walk our newest year-round wa...
07/01/2026

Join Tarrant County Walkers Saturday Jan. 10 at the Fort Worth Nature Center at 9:30 am to walk our newest year-round walk. The nature center has over 3,600 acres of prairies, forests and wetlands, plus over 20 miles of trails, and a Buffalo herd.

There is a fee to enter: $3 seniors, $6 adults, plus the $4 walking fee. Meet at at the Hardwicke Interpreative Center at 9:15 to walk at 9:30. The address is 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. in far west Fort Worth. From Loop 820 west, exit Hwy 199 (Jacksboro Highway), and go west 4 miles. Exit Confederate Park Rd. to the right and stay on service road. At stop sign, turn right onto Buffalo Road into Nature Center entrance. Stop at gate house to pay fee and obtain pass and trail map. https://www.fwnaturecenter.org/

Tuesday Dec 9, the Tuesday Walkers will be walking downtown Fort Worth. Register at 9:15 at the Sheraton Hotel, at Lanca...
04/12/2025

Tuesday Dec 9, the Tuesday Walkers will be walking downtown Fort Worth. Register at 9:15 at the Sheraton Hotel, at Lancaster and Commerce, then we'll start walking at 9:30am.

19/11/2025

The Dallas Trekkers are hosting their Frisco walk this Sat, Nov. 22, 9:00-11:00am. Register at any time during that period at the Ascension Coffee shop, 3625 The Star Blvd STE 300, Frisco, TX. Then walk either with others or by yourself. 5 and 10k group walks scheduled at 9:30. You'll check out the Dallas Cowboys practice facility and the Hall Office Park with numerous sculptures. 10k continues to the Dallas Stars and more.

Tues, Nov 25: Dallas Trekkers have added a walk for those not traveling...walking around the SMU campus and George W. Bush Presidential Museum. We will meet at the shopping center across from the Mockingbird DART station at 9:00am. Meet at Fleet Feet, 5400 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX.

Fri, Nov 28: Opt-Out (no shopping) - Highland Park - meet at Trader Joe's, 4525 Cole Ave, Dallas. Meet at 9:00, walk at 9:30 and check out the decorations in Highland Park to see who has everything ready and who is still scrambling to get their decorations up.

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