Year-Round Events
Volksporting events break down into following four categories, all open to the public:
Walks are typically 5 or 10 kilometers (about 3.1 or 6.2 miles) on scenic trails, along rivers, around historic sites, through downtown areas or anywhere possible!
Walking provides an exercise activity in which people of all ages and physical fitness can participate. It truly is the body's most natural and original form of exercise. All you need is a good pair of shoes, loose-fitting clothes, and a safe route to follow. Of the four types of events conducted by most clubs, the volksmarch/volkswalk event is the most popular. Walks are conducted in all kinds of weather and all year round.
Bikes are rides of 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles) or longer. The courses are chosen for average ability bicyclists, to assure that riders of all levels may enjoy the
ride.
Swims are 300 meters or longer. You can choose your own combination of swimming strokes and can rest as needed as long as you stay in the water. These events are usually held in conjunction with a walk.
Snowshoe or Cross-country skiing through a scenic and/or historic area over a predetermined route are the in final category and both depend on the availability of snow.
Walks are typically 5 or 10 kilometers (about 3.1 or 6.2 miles) on scenic trails, along rivers, around historic sites, through downtown areas or anywhere possible!
Walking provides an exercise activity in which people of all ages and physical fitness can participate. It truly is the body's most natural and original form of exercise. All you need is a good pair of shoes, loose-fitting clothes, and a safe route to follow. Of the four types of events conducted by most clubs, the volksmarch/volkswalk event is the most popular. Walks are conducted in all kinds of weather and all year round.
Bikes are rides of 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles) or longer. The courses are chosen for average ability bicyclists, to assure that riders of all levels may enjoy the
ride.
Swims are 300 meters or longer. You can choose your own combination of swimming strokes and can rest as needed as long as you stay in the water. These events are usually held in conjunction with a walk.
Snowshoe or Cross-country skiing through a scenic and/or historic area over a predetermined route are the in final category and both depend on the availability of snow.
Our 2019 Year-Round Events
Rushmore Plaza Bike
Deadwood Gambol
Deadwood-Mickelson Trail
Spearfish YR
Parks (Rapid City Holiday Inn) Correct contact for the POC is 605.787.3863 or email Mammagoose16@gmail.com
Pierre - Capital Walk
Cowboy Hill (Rapid City Holiday Inn) Correct contact for the POC is 605.787.3863 or email Mammagoose16@gmail.com
Presidents Walk (Rapid City Alex Johnson)
Sturgis/Fort Meade (Sturgis Community Center is closed Jan. 1st)
Hot Springs (Jan. 1-Nov. 30, 2019)
Deadwood Gambol
Deadwood-Mickelson Trail
Spearfish YR
Parks (Rapid City Holiday Inn) Correct contact for the POC is 605.787.3863 or email Mammagoose16@gmail.com
Pierre - Capital Walk
Cowboy Hill (Rapid City Holiday Inn) Correct contact for the POC is 605.787.3863 or email Mammagoose16@gmail.com
Presidents Walk (Rapid City Alex Johnson)
Sturgis/Fort Meade (Sturgis Community Center is closed Jan. 1st)
Hot Springs (Jan. 1-Nov. 30, 2019)
2019 Seasonal Events
As the name implies, seasonal events are not year-round events but have a shorter season, due to accessibility and/or demand.
Spearfish Canyon Bike April 1-Dec. 31, 2019 (Change)
Sturgis/Fort Meade Bike (not available for two weeks in August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally) April 1-Dec. 31, 2019 (Change)
Rapid City Red Rocks (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019) NEW
Angostura (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Keystone Historical (April 1-Oct 31, 2019)
Lead Kirk Trailhead (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
City of Lead (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Custer Mickelson Trail North (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Custer Mickelson Trail South (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Custer Mickelson Trail Gordon Stockade (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Badlands National Park (May 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Sundance Travel Center Seasonal [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Devils Tower National Monument [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Newcastle Town [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Deadwood - Englewood - Mickelson Trail North (April 1-Nov. 30, 2019)
Hill City North (April 20-Sept. 30, 2019)
Hill City South (April 20-Sept. 30, 2019)
Medora [ND] (May 15-Sept. 30, 2019)
Gillette (WY) (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Cheyenne, WY (Capital Walk sponsored by a Colorado club)
Lusk [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Douglas [WY]--April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Casper [WY]--April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Worland [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Thermopolis [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Sinks Canyon (Lander) [WY] -- May 27- Aug 31, 2019 NEW
Pinedale [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Spearfish Canyon Bike April 1-Dec. 31, 2019 (Change)
Sturgis/Fort Meade Bike (not available for two weeks in August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally) April 1-Dec. 31, 2019 (Change)
Rapid City Red Rocks (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019) NEW
Angostura (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Keystone Historical (April 1-Oct 31, 2019)
Lead Kirk Trailhead (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
City of Lead (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Custer Mickelson Trail North (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Custer Mickelson Trail South (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Custer Mickelson Trail Gordon Stockade (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Badlands National Park (May 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Sundance Travel Center Seasonal [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Devils Tower National Monument [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Newcastle Town [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Deadwood - Englewood - Mickelson Trail North (April 1-Nov. 30, 2019)
Hill City North (April 20-Sept. 30, 2019)
Hill City South (April 20-Sept. 30, 2019)
Medora [ND] (May 15-Sept. 30, 2019)
Gillette (WY) (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Cheyenne, WY (Capital Walk sponsored by a Colorado club)
Lusk [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Douglas [WY]--April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Casper [WY]--April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Worland [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Thermopolis [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW
Sinks Canyon (Lander) [WY] -- May 27- Aug 31, 2019 NEW
Pinedale [WY]-- April 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 NEW