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GADABOUT VOLKSSPORT CLUB
presents their
47th International Volkswalk
in
Huntsville, Utah
at the
American Legion Post 129

August 11, 2007

Credit Only Event

5K or 10K Distance
(3.1 or 6.2 Miles)


EVENT: RM 77760

 

SPONSORS: The Gadabout Volkssport Club will sponsor an event in Huntsville at the American Legion Ogden Valley Post 129 in cool Ogden Valley.

START POINT: The club will have tables at the American Legion building at 604 South 7800 East in Huntsville Utah

START TIME: Start between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 and finish by 12:30 p.m. It will get warm.

DIRECTIONS: From North: on I-15 take exit 344, the 12th Street exit. Go east on 12th which is also UT-39. Stay on this highway up thru Ogden Canyon. Stay to the right on the south side of Pineview Reservoir. You will pass Chris' on the right and then the road will bend left, to the north. The American Legion is on the right and is well marked. If you pass the Chevron Station on the right and the Post Office on the left, you have gone too far. From the South. Due to I-15 construction there are two options. (1) exit I-15 at Lagoon Park and go north on US-89. Then turn right on Harrison Blvd to 12th Street and follow directions above. or (2) for a more secnic route, about 10 miles past Lagoon, at the I-84 interchange, merge onto I-84 east toward Morgan/Evanston. Take exit 92 toward Mt Green/Huntsville. Go left under the interstate and then right onto UT-167. At the Sinclair Station on the left, turn left onto Trappers Loop (UT 167) and follow Trappers Loop about 10 miles to UT-39 (a "T" intersection). Turn right on UT-39. You will pass Chris' on the right and then the road will bend left to the north. The American Legion is on the right and is well marked. If you pass the Chevron Station on the right and the Post Office on the left, you have gone too far.

PROCEDURES: Walk, jog, or run at your own pace. Each participant must carry a start card and have it validated at control points along the route. Turn in the card at the completion of the walk.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5 or 10K courses are easy and rated 1+ because of the nearly 5,000 ft elevation. Strollers or wheelchairs are not recommended. The route consists of rural paved roads with no sidewalks. Water and restrooms are available close by.

STIPULATIONS: With registration for this event, the participants accept the guidelines for AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the principles of good sportsmanship. Littering is not permitted. The event is open to everyone. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash at all times. SORRY--NO REFUNDS IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO WALK. Please donate anyway!

DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort will be expended by the sponsors to make the event safe and fun for all. However, we cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen articles, accidents, or any injuries.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is encouraged. All participants will please pay the required AVA $3 fee.

SPECIAL NOTE: This event is sanctioned by the AVA of the IVV.

MEMBERSHIP INFO: Gadabout club membership is $10 for individual or $15 for a family. The date on this address label is the date you last paid dues. See what's going on in the AVA at http://www.ava.org. Check out all the Utah Year Round Events: in Ogden, start at the Ogden Lodge Motel; in Park City, at White Pine Touring; Salt Lake City, Shilo Inn Hotel. There are several new seasonal events in Cedar City areas at Bryce Canyon, Snow Canyon, Zion National Parks, in addition to the Brigham City event.

We have sanctioned one more event on Sept 8th next month also in Huntsville. This event will be our seasonal for 2008. Send in your suggestions about future events and volunteer to help at the event. Stay fit by walking and see the local areas while you do. Invite a friend to walk with you at the great Year Round Events sponsored by other clubs.


Name

Credit
$3 Club Membership
Seof $10
Family $15



!Huntsville to Monastery 2007


Mail registration form to Gadabout Volkssport Club, 3897 North 1050 West, Ogden Utah 84414



 
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