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Janesville Walk (10K)
Janesville, WI

April 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
AVA Sanction # Y0436
 

Start Location:
Stop-N-Go
1604 E Racine Street
Janesville, Wisconsin
N42° 40.7232'   W89° 0.1573'

Sculpture in the Rotary Gardens

Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk.
Rating:
2A
Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Special Programs:
(Details)
1. Diners ● Sizzlin’ Grill
2. Main Street ● S Main Street
3. Murals ● On courthouse, honoring women who played an important role in Janesville's history.
4. Walk the USA A-Z ● Letter "J"
5. Wisconsin Counties ● Rock County
Directions:
From I-39/90 take Exit 175A (E Racine Street).  Proceed west one mile on E Racine Street to second stop light.

Stop-N-Go is on the left at corner of Racine and Randall Avenue. 

Parking:
Please utilize street parking.
Description: The trail is on paved city streets, sidewalks, and graveled/paved paths.  The walk will take you through the downtown area, crossing the Rock River, past historic residences, the Rock County Courthouse, the beautiful Rotary Gardens, and the church site where Abraham Lincoln attended services and the site of a 1960 John F. Kennedy campaign stop.  A portion of the route is on an abandoned rail bed.  Route also passes by the site where a band of Sauk and Fox Indians. led by Blackhawk, camped during the Blackhawk War.
Event Info:

Rotary Gardens charges an admission fee.  The route does not require you to enter the main gardens.  Route passes through the "Entrance Garden" and several plantings in and around the parking area.

Award:
Credit only.  No award.

Fees:

$3.00  Credit only
Free    No Credit
Pets:
Pets are not allowed in the Gardens.
Contact: Dave Riyeff
(608) 756-1599
1415 Clark Street
Janesville, WI  53545
Disclaimer/ Stipulations: The Madison Area Volkssport Association, Menominee River Volkssport Club, 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.

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Last Modified: Tuesday May 14, 2013