The walk includes historical sites such as The Strand, University of
Texas Medical Branch-Old Red, Ashton Villa, Moody Mansion, Galvez
Tremont Hotels, cruise ship viewing and the Galveston Seawall.
By
the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of
Popular Sports (IVV). Participants in this event may receive credit toward IVV
awards.
From Houston take I-45 South. I-45
becomes Broadway ST. Turn left onto Rosenberg/25th ST. Turn right on
Harborside DR. Turn right on Kempner [22nd] St. Starbucks is at
the corner of Kempner/22nd ST and Harborside DR.
START/FINISH TIMES
Daily, Dawn to Dusk. Starbucks is open 5:30am -
9:30pm Sunday-Thursday and 5:30am-11:00pm on Saturdays. Closed Christmas
Day.
CREDIT
One IVV
event credit per the first six months of the year (before July 01) and a second credit
for the last six months (after June 30). There are no limits to the distance credits you
can earn, but $3.00 must be paid each time the course is walked for credit
except that a trail may be walked twice on the same day for one fee.
AWARD
IVV Credit only.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
The
10 kilometer (6.2 miles) walk
(rating = 1) includes historical sites
such as The Strand, University of Texas Medical Branch-Old Red, Ashton
Villa, Moody Mansion, Galvez Tremont Hotels, cruise ship viewing and the
Galveston Seawall..
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
Universities
[University of Texas, Medical Branch]
A
- Z [the letter "G"]
Museums [George H.W. Bush
Presidential Library & Museum]
REFRESHMENTS
Restrooms
and water are available at the Start/Finish. Water should be carried with you.
REGISTRATION/
FEES
There is no pre-registration. The
start/finish functions will be self-service, on the honor system. The fees
are: IVV credit only: $3.00;
non-IVV participant: free
No refunds for inclement weather.
All participants must carry a start card and return it when
finished. IVV record books ($5) are available for purchase at the
start/finish box or may be obtained from the event point of contact.
ELIGIBILITY
These events are open to the public and all ages are welcome. Family
participation is encouraged but children under 12 must be accompanied by an
adult. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Pets are NOT allowed inside many establishments.
DISCLAIMER
We have carefully selected the routes to
ensure the safety of the participants. The sponsors and hosts of the events are
not liable for accidents, theft or damages, so we ask everyone's cooperation in
making these events safe, enjoyable and memorable.
Universities
[University of Texas, Medical Branch] 
A
- Z [the letter "G"]
Museums [George H.W. Bush
Presidential Library & Museum]