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SPONSOR |
Houston Happy Hikers (TX-6, AVA-15) |
WHERE |
Holiday
Inn Hotel & Suites - Med Center, Houston, Texas
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WHEN |
January 01 - December 31
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WHAT |
10K and
11K walks |
More than 50 years ago, insightful Houstonians
began building the foundation for the network of the 42-member medical
care institutions that comprise Texas Medical Center. Today there are 13
hospitals and several medical schools within its borders. Patients come
from around the globe to the center for state-of-the-art procedures,
quality care and medical breakthroughs. With the largest air emergency
system in the nation, the center performs countless trauma-related
procedures yearly, as well as a record number of heart surgeries.
The Houston Happy Hikers are happy to host 3
events in and around the Houston Medical Center area, including Rice
University and Hermann Park. |
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SANCTIONED |
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.
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LOCATION |
The
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 6800 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030. (
713) 528-7744. Ask the Front Desk staff for the "Walk Box".
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SPECIAL NOTES |
Parking at the hotel is
limited. The hotel management has requested walkers that are not
staying at the hotel to park at one of the nearby parking garages during
their walk.
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
has generously agreed to offer their assistance in
administering the walk. Please be considerate and appreciative of their help. There may be
times when the staff is busy with customers, so please be patient and let them finish
their business first. An additional "thank you" would be to patronize their
facilities whenever possible.
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DIRECTIONS |
From the 610 South Loop, take Main
Street north. At Holcomb, turn left and immediately right into the
Holiday Inn parking lot. From US 59, take Green Briar south to
University, then left on University to Main. Right on Main to the
Holiday Inn entrance on the right. The Hotel is on the northwest
corner of the Main/Holcombe intersection.
-- OR -- Take the MetroRail
train to the Dryden stop. Walk west along Dryden to Main Street.
Cross Main Street at the light and turn left, following Main Street south
to Holcombe. The Holiday Inn is on your right, before the
Main/Holcombe intersection.
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START/FINISH TIMES |
The Hotel is open 24
hours. It is suggested that you start after 08:00 A.M and finish 30
minutes before dusk. Please be courteous to the hotel staff and
defer to hotel guests during busy times.
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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.
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AWARD |
"B" awards
from previous YRE events will be available. |
TRAIL DESCRIPTION |
COURSE 1 - Rice
University (AVA-071) - The
flat (rating = 1, easy), 11 kilometer (6.8 miles) course is interesting and varied. The trail
follows shaded paved streets and sidewalks with some curbs, suitable for
strollers, past Houston's world-famous Medical Center, the charming shops
and restaurants of the Village, the renowned Art Museums and Sculpture
Gardens, scenic residential area and through the beautiful campus of Rice
University.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
MUSEUMS
COURSE 2 -
Hermann Park (AVA-Y0143) - The
flat (rating = 1, easy), 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) course pass several things to do when you
aren't volkswalking - golf, zoo, museums and theaters. The trail is
opposite Main Street from the YRE 1 trail and also follows shaded, paved
streets and sidewalks with some curbs, suitable for strollers. Take your
time and enjoy the hike and bike trails introduced on the route. Come back
after the walk to participate in the many activities in and around Hermann
Park.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
MUSEUMS
COURSE
3 - Medical Center (AVA-Y1388) - Another
flat (rating = 1, easy), (what else in Houston!) 10 kilometer (6.2 miles)
walk that takes you
through the inner courtyards and past the fountains and statues of the
world famous Texas Medical Center, The University of Texas Health Science
Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Woman's University's Houston
Center, and Methodist and St. Luke's Hospitals. Then through an
attractive residential district on its way back to the medical center.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
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REFRESHMENTS |
For course #1, the checkpoint is at DNR
European Fast Food. Additionally, there are many restaurants in the
West University area. Course #2 has several opportunities for water
and restroom stops along the way, including the zoo and the checkpoint at
the amphitheater. Course #3 has a convenience store and gasoline
station along the way.
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REGISTRATION/FEES |
There is no pre-registration.
All participants register at the front desk and pick up a start card. The
start cards and fees are:
"B" award & IVV credit:
$4.00
IVV credit only: $3.00
No refunds for inclement weather.
All participants must carry a start card and return it when finished. NOTE:
IVV record books are NOT available at the Start/Finish.
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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. All pets must be leashed and under control at all times. Wheelchairs and
strollers may be used on all 3 walks.
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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.
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INFORMATION:
hits since 07/27/2006
This page was last updated on
04/09/09. |