Kennebunk, Maine

11 km or 5 km Walk

October 1 – December 15, 2008

U.S. President credit walk

River walk

Historic Churches

Native American Culture Program

Author’s walk

 

Welcome to Kennebunk/Kennebunkport walk, the beautiful towns by the sea with the unusual names. Besides the shops, it is the summer home of former President George H. W. Bush, Sr., and a Franciscan Monastery. This walk is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with assistance.  Trail rating is 1+.

 

Trail Description: The 11km trail is along sidewalks and paved roads.  It visits the grounds of St. Anthony’s Monastery, then passes the many boutiques         and galleries of Kennebunk Lower Village and Kennebunkport (Dock Square) and proceeds alongside the Kennebunk River out to the Walker Point area (summer residence of former President George H.W. and Barbara Bush).  After passing by the Monastery             grounds, the 5km trail proceeds along beautiful Gooch’s Beach and into Dock Square.

 

Point of Contact: Beryl Wolf, wolfberyl@aol.com (207) 775-2938, 68 Holiday Drive, Portland, ME  04103

                                Elaine Johnson, elmcjj@aol.com (207) 774-2971, 25 Alden Circle, Portland, ME  04103

 

Start Point: Port Bakery & Café, 181 Port Road, Kennebunk, ME  04043 (207) 967-2263.  Park in the Village Market Place lot at 169 Port Road.  Exit the parking area to Port Road; turn right and walk to the Start/Finish.  When you ask for the “walk box”, please remember that customers have priority over walkers.

 

Start Times:  The walk is held daily, 6 AM to 6 PM. Must be finished by dusk.

 

Registration: There is no pre-registration, however, groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact SMVA or the walk POC to make special arrangements. Register by completing the information at each start point. Each person must carry a walk card even if participating for free.

 

Sanction and IVV Credit: These events have been sanctioned by the AVA and IVV and each count toward acquisition of IVV achievement awards. All events are conducted under the rules of these governing organizations by registering; the participant agrees to abide by these rules. Starting in 2006, any event that is sanctioned for four months or longer over the mid-year (June 30th) is eligible to earn IVV Event Credit twice, once for the first half of the year and once the second half of the year.  All SMVA Year-Round and Seasonal events are eligible to earn up to 2 IVV event Credits and unlimited IVV Distance Credits.

 

Awards: There are no “A” awards this year for our Seasonal and Year round Events.

 

Fees: Each event counts toward IVV credit. IVV record books are not available for purchase at the Start/Finish. Please be sure to bring your books. A supply of insert pages will be available at each walk. IVV credit only is $3.00. There will be no refunds if a participant does not finish the route. These events are free to persons who wish to participate without receiving award or IVV credit. 

 

Water/Restrooms: Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish.

 

Refreshments:  Refreshments are available at the start/finish and at many places along the route.

 

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

 

Accommodations:  There are a variety of hotels/motels in the area. Please contact the Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce at (207) 967-0857.

 

Directions: From the North or South, take Exit 25 from I-95. Follow Rte. 35S, crossing US Rte. 1 in downtown Kennebunk.  Continue on Rte. 35S an additional 3.4 miles.  The entrance to the Village Market Place is on the right -- just beyond the fire station (Washington Hose Company).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disclaimer: The sponsors of these events cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and enjoyable.   By virtue of registering for any event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth herein.

 

For Your Information: Unlike other volkssport events, limited to one or two days with set start/finish times, these events may be done daily.

 

SMVA would like to thank each of the hosts for allowing us to use their facilities. We request that walkers be patient, as customers will have priority over walkers.

 

Thank you for walking with SMVA

 

SMVA WEB SITE: http://smva.8m.com/

Club email address: smvamaine@yahoo.com

 

The Southern Maine Volkssport Association invites you to walk our Year-Round and Seasonal volkswalks in Maine. ANYONE may take part regardless of age or level of physical fitness. Joggers and runners are welcome. An adult must accompany children under 12.

           

            What are Volkssports? The Volkssport movement began in southern Germany in the 1960's. In 1968 the International Volkssport Verband (IVV) was founded in West Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The IVV has continued to grow and now includes over 25 nations. The American Volkssport Association (AVA) sponsors over 500 clubs throughout the United States. Awards and credits are recognized by all IVV member nations. Volkssports are known by the most popular event - Volkswalks, but also include events in swimming, bicycling, skating and skiing.

           

            A volkswalk is a leisurely walk through a scenic, historic or interesting area over a predetermined route. The walk (bike, swim, ski, skate) is a non-competitive and participants walk at their own pace, thus making an excellent recreational opportunity for the entire family. This is a great way to meet new friends and a fun way to exercise.

The goal of the AVA is to promote physical fitness and good health by encouraging ALL PEOPLE to exercise in a stress free environment.

 

 

 

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