December 2018 Volksmarch
WHEN: December 8, 2018
WHERE: Houston, Texas
WHAT: 10K/5K (6.2mi/3.1mi) walk, Event 113169
SPONSOR: Houston Happy Hikers, (TX-6/AVA-15)
The walk will follow trails and sidewalks in the Museum District located near St. Paul's United Methodist Church. St. Paul's was honored with a Texas State Historical Marker in 2007.
ELIGIBILITY/TYPE OF EVENT: Non-competitive, non-timed. Walk, jog or run at your own pace. It is open to all and families are encouraged to participate. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone participating MUST register and carry a Start Card and turn it in at the FINISH. This event normally will be held regardless of weather conditions.
STARTING POINT: Jones Building (2nd Floor), St. Paul's United Methodist Church
STARTING POINT ADDRESS: 5501 Main St., Houston TX 77004 The parking lot address is 1131 Binz.
DIRECTIONS: From 610 South Loop take Main Street exit, travel north to Binz Street. Turn right onto Binz, Left onto San Jacinto Street, Parking is on the left in either of two St. Paul’s parking lots. A pedestrian crosswalk links the parking lots with the Jones Building.
START and FINISH TIMES: Start from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ; finish by 2:00 pm. Walkers are encouraged to start early to assure your return for the luncheon at 1:00 pm.
REGISTRATION and FEES: Walk registration is $3.00 for everyone. Children under 12 are free if not walking for IVV credit. IVV record books will be available for $6.00. No refunds for failure to participate. NEW WALKERS: Purchase an AVA New Walker Packet for $5.00 at the Start Point. This covers the cost of your first 3 events plus other benefits. Click here for details. As always, you are invited to join our local club, Houston Happy Hikers. See Membership on the left sidebar.
REFRESHMENTS: Water will be available at the Start/Finish; it is recommended that you carry water to assure hydration. Restrooms are at the Start/Finish.
Annual Pot-Luck luncheon and meeting@ 12:30 pm on second floor of Jones Building (Fondren Hall). Club will furnish the entree, bread, and beverage. Please bring vegetable, salad or dessert. Visitors are welcome at the luncheon. Please RSVP your attendance to hhhpresident@houstonhappyhikers.com by December 1, 2018.
DISCLAIMER: Neither the Houston Happy Hikers, nor St. Paul's United Methodist Church is liable for accidents, theft and/or damage. Every reasonable effort has been made to make this a safe and enjoyable event.
INFORMATION: Email to hhhpresident@houstonhappyhikers.com
Club Web Site: www.houstonhappyhikers.com or call Catherine Kellner at 979-478-6203
For more information, see the flyer.
ONE-PAGE FLYER: pdf file
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