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 2020 Year-Round Events
Rushmore Plaza Bike
Deadwood Gambol (Casino closed but resort may still be open call in advance)
Spearfish YR
Parks (Rapid City Holiday Inn)
Pierre - Capital Walk - Visitor's Center is currently closed but the Ramkota is open
Cowboy Hill (Rapid City Holiday Inn)
Presidents Walk (Rapid City Alex Johnson)
Sturgis/Fort Meade (Sturgis Community Center is currently closed)
Hot Springs (Jan. 1-Nov. 30, 2020)
Deadwood Gambol (Casino closed but resort may still be open call in advance)
Spearfish YR
Parks (Rapid City Holiday Inn)
Pierre - Capital Walk - Visitor's Center is currently closed but the Ramkota is open
Cowboy Hill (Rapid City Holiday Inn)
Presidents Walk (Rapid City Alex Johnson)
Sturgis/Fort Meade (Sturgis Community Center is currently closed)
Hot Springs (Jan. 1-Nov. 30, 2020)
2020 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 Bike (April 1- Dec 31, 2020)
Sturgis/Fort Meade Bike (Sturgis Community Center is currently closed)
Rapid City Red Rocks (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020) Contact POC about closures
Angostura (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Keystone Historical (May 1-Oct 31, 2020 - Contact POC for directions early)
City of Lead (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Custer Town Walk (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Custer State Park Seasonal (May 15-Sept 7, 2020) Currently closed
Hill City Town - (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Sundance Travel Center Seasonal [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Devils Tower National Monument [WY] (Currently closed)
Newcastle Town [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)
Spearfish Bike (April 1- Dec 31, 2020)
Sturgis/Fort Meade Bike (Sturgis Community Center is currently closed)
Rapid City Red Rocks (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020) Contact POC about closures
Angostura (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Keystone Historical (May 1-Oct 31, 2020 - Contact POC for directions early)
City of Lead (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Custer Town Walk (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Custer State Park Seasonal (May 15-Sept 7, 2020) Currently closed
Hill City Town - (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Sundance Travel Center Seasonal [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2020)
Devils Tower National Monument [WY] (Currently closed)
Newcastle Town [WY] (April 1-Sept. 30, 2019)