Here's some info we got about an Oktoberfest Volksmarch coming up in Arizona...
Oktoberfest Volksmarsch
Thunder Mountain Trekkers, Inc.
Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #2065
1 Elks Lane
Sierra Vista,
Arizona
5 & 10 Kilometers
PA 13/96202
September 28, 2013
AVA Sponsor
Thunder Mountain Trekkers, Inc.
- START / FINISH: The Start / Finish will be at the Sierra Vista Elk’s
Lodge, 1 Elk’s Lane, Wilcox Drive at Fab Ave. in Sierra Vista, Arizona
(directions below). Water will be
available at the Start / Finish.
- START/FINISH TIME: Start any time between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Finish by 1 p.m.
- SPONSORS: Thunder Mountain Trekkers and the Sierra Vista Elks Lodge
B.P.O.E. #2065.
- ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to all.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not allowed in the Elks Lodge,
however, pets may do the walk event.
- REGISTRATION: This is a “B” Award event.
There is no pre-registration.
- FEES: “B” Awards $4.00; IVV Credit Only $3.00; Walk only FREE
- This event counts for the earning of IVV achievement
awards. IVV Record Books and New Walker
Packets will be available for purchase at the Finish Table.
- TRAIL RATING: 1A The trail is
along multi-use paths and city sidewalks. Start Point Elevation is approximately 4,800 feet.
- TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 10 km (6.2 mile) trail is on city sidewalks and multi-use
paths. It heads east from the Elks
Lodge, then uses multi-use paths to Coronado Drive and the city police
station. Then west and north along city
streets to a multi-use path that returns to the Elks Lodge. A 5 km (3.1 mile) trail is available for
those individuals wishing a shorter route.
It is along city sidewalks to Carmichael Street then north to use a
multi-use path to return to the Elks Lodge.
All routes are suitable for baby strollers. Sun hats and sunscreen should be worn.
- AVA SPECIAL EVENTS: Walking the USA, A – Z Event (letter “S”), Fraternal Organizations (start
point), Honoring Law Enforcement (10 km only), Murals (10 km on Wilcox, 5 km on
Carmichael School).
- DISCLAIMER: Participants do so at their own risk. Every reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors
to make the event safe and enjoyable for all.
However, the sponsors cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen
articles, accidents, or injuries.
- WATER/RESTROOMS: Water and restrooms are available at the Start / Finish. The Control Points will have water
available. There is a restroom in Cyr
Center Park on the trail. It is wise to carry
plenty of extra water.
- INFORMATION: Thunder Mountain Trekkers, 3288 S. Sky Hawk Drive, Sierra
Vista, AZ 85650-6623 Telephone: (520) 378-1763 e-mail:
artinthepark@cox.net
- OKTOBERFEST INFORMATION: The Elks Lodge Oktoberfest has been an annual event in
Sierra Vista for more than 20 years. The
event features authentic German food, German beers and wines, as well as the
usual soft drinks. A small selection of
carnival type games is available for your entertainment sponsored by a local
youth group. The event also features the
music of Rusty Greer’s Hofbrauhaus Band. The food, drinks, games, and music will start at 4 p.m. on
Friday and Saturday evening. Plan to
enjoy the food and entertainment while attending this event.
- YEAR ROUND EVENTS: While in the area you may want to complete some of our
year round events. Sierra Vista Fitness Loop, 6/10 km, Quality Inn, Sierra
Vista. Benson, 5/10 km, Shell Super Stop, Benson. Coronado National Memorial, 11/12 km, Quality Inn, Sierra
Vista (Register here, drive to start). Ft. Huachuca, 5/10 km, Quality Inn, Sierra Vista (Register
here, drive to start). Old Bisbee, 5/10 km, Copper Queen Hotel, Bisbee. Naco, Arizona to Naco, Mexico, 5/10/15 km, Turquoise
Valley Golf & RV Park, Naco. (Passport or passport card are required to cross the
border. An optional 10 km route
completely on the U.S. side of the border is available.). San Pedro River, 5/10 km, Quality Inn, Sierra Vista (Register
here, drive to start). Tombstone, 5/10 km, Circle K, Tombstone.
- ATTENTION FREE WALKERS: If you really enjoy our events, could you please plan to
place a small donation in the jar at our Start / Finish area? This will help cover the cost of putting on
this event and enable us to continue to sanction future walks. Thank you!!
- DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 302 (Fort Huachuca / Sierra Vista) off of
I-10. This is Highway 90. Follow Hwy. 90 south through Huachuca City,
then at the first traffic light on the edge of Sierra Vista (East Gate of Fort
Huachuca) go straight ahead onto Buffalo Soldier Trail. Turn left onto Wilcox Drive (traffic light
after the Main Gate for Fort Huachuca).
The Elks Lodge is on your right one block down the street. Parking is at the Elks Lodge, or across the
street at the Sierra Vista Herald. Plus, there are several other parking lots
in the area on the left (north) side of Wilcox Drive.
