Walking Event: Lancaster Downtown

SPONSOR: Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club (AVA579), a nonprofit organization promoting fitness through noncompetitive family sports. SANCTION: The event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). Participation in this event counts for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards. IVV Award Books will be available at the Start/Finish area for $5.00. START POINT: Isaac’s Restaurant, 25 N Queen St, Lancaster PA • 717-394-5544 STARTING TIMES AND DATE: Saturday Only, January 9, 2010 • Start anytime between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM finish by 4:00 PM TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 10k trail, rated 1+, will explore Historic Lancaster. Strollers should not have a problem but the trail would be difficult for wheel chairs since there are curbs that do not have cut outs. DISCLAIMER: The Penn Dutch Pacers cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, damage, accidents or injuries of any kind at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors to make the event safe, enjoyable and memorable for everyone. CONDITIONS: Littering is forbidden along the trail. Pets are welcome and must be leashed at all times. Also all local ordinances requiring cleaning up after your pets must be followed. All participants must carry a validated Start Card. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions. ELIGIBILITY: All are welcome to participate but must register at the start. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless participating with an organized and supervised youth group. AWARD: The award is a full color embroidered patch as pictured on the front of this brochure. The patch depicts the recently opened Marriott Hotel and Lancaster Convention Center Complex. REGISTRATION: Every participant must register and carry a Start Card. - Participation only, without IVV Credit, is $2.00, children 12 and under may participate for free. - The fee for IVV credit is $3.00 - Credit & award $7.00 pre-registered and $8.00 day of event. REFRESHMENTS: Water and hard candy will be available at the check points. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: Don Young (717) 656-6873; Barry Weatherholtz (717) 625-3533; Phil Allamong (717) 786-7118