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Please Note: |
This event is held in conjunction
with the Syttende Mai celebration which is sponsored by the Stoughton Chamber of
Commerce. The Chamber has it's own (non-AVA) walk and a run that is held
concurrent with this event and follows the same route. The Chamber's
events are the primary events. The Chamber has graciously agreed to allow
this AVA Sanctioned event to be offered along with their walk.
Therefore, in addition to registering for this event, you must also
separately register for the Chamber's Syttende Mai Walk.
Please use the
following links for complete details. The information on this page is only a
synopsis.
Dairyland Walkers Event
Brochure PDF - Acrobat Reader Required
Stoughton's Syttende Mai Web Page
(Then click on Run/Walk.) |
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Start Point:
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Badger Bowl, just off Rimrock Road
in Madison. |
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Finish Point: |
Mandt Park in Stoughton |
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Hours:
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Start
between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m.. All walkers should be finished by 1:00 p.m. |
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Distance: |
27K (16.7 miles) |
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Rating:
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3 (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the
most difficult.)
The trail surface is paved
roadways and is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1. Cemetery Stroll ● Town of Dunn Cemetery
2. Riverwalk America ● Yahara River
3. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "S"
4. Walking Europe in the USA |
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Directions:
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To Start: Walkers may park
their vehicle at the start and after the walk return via bus. From
I-90, exit on Hwy 12/18 west. Exit on Rimrock Road, at the Dane County
Coliseum and turn left, crossing over Hwy 12/18/151. The start will be at
the first intersection.
To Finish: Walkers may park their vehicle near the park where
the walk finishes and take the bus to the start. From Madison on I-90,
exit on County Hwy N west. Follow Hwy N to Hwy 51. Right on Hwy 51
into downtown Stoughton. Left on Fourth Street to Mandt Park. |
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Parking:
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At Start: Badger Bowl parking lot.
Volunteers will direct you.
At Finish: Parking is limited at the park, but street parking is
available. |
| Description: |
The walk begins in Madison and travels along paved country roads to Stoughton. Stoughton is a
beautiful small city of 12,000 that boasts a strong Norwegian heritage.
Each May a four day celebration recognizes Norwegian Independence.
Visitors from around the country and the world descend on Stoughton to join in
the celebration. |
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Award:
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There will be no award for this event. |
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Registration: |
You can pre-register.
Pre-registration ends May 12, 2008
You may register the day of event. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
Free No Credit |
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Amenities: |
Restrooms and water are available at the
start, finish and at intervals alone the route. |
| Contact: |
Jerry
Wilson
(608) 873-7774 evenings |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
Madison Area Volkssport Association, the AVA, and starting
point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
