Tarrant County Walkers
2008 Year Round Events

Tarrant County Walkers sponsor six (6) Year Round Events (YREs).  Five are walks and the one is a bike event. Please walk/ride during daylight hours only. Information provided below applies to all our YREs.

  • SANCTIONED:

Events are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).

  • IVV CREDIT:

Only one IVV credit (stamp) may be entered in event book per six months.  You may participate for distance credit without limit.  You may walk the trail twice the same day on one start card for distance credit only.  IVV insert cards (not books)should be available in the walk box.

  • REGISTRATION AND FEES:

There is no pre-registration.  Ask attendant where the start box is located.  All participants must register, sign waiver sheet and have a start card.
                            IVV CREDIT ONLY..................................$3.00
No fees for those not wanting credit or award.  Event will be open regardless of weather.  No refunds.

  • AWARDS:

If available, B Awards are $1.00.

  • DISCLAIMER:

Sponsors, proprietors of all start locations, all departments of Tarrant County, and the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage.  Every effort has been made to make events safe, enjoyable, and memorable.

  • CONDITIONS:

  • Everyone is welcome to participate
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pets, if allowed (see event flyer) must be on a leash at all times.
  • Please do not take pets inside the start points.
  • Discard litter in the proper receptacles.
  • Carry water on all trails during summer months.
  • Groups refer to contact person for assistance.

  

Link to an online Google map.

   

Fort Worth Cultural District Walk/Bike

SW06/Y052 Walk           SW06/Y1392 Bike

12K walk Rated 1, Wheelchairs and strollers welcome.  Route is on paved river walk along the Trinity River, along city streets passing museums, theaters, coliseum and through botanical garden, where pets are NOT allowed.  Please use caution: as in all large metropolitan areas, we discourage people from walking alone.

26K bike.  The bike ride is on the bike/walk trail along the Trinity River.
 
 

Cowtown & Stockyards Walk

SW06/Y363

12K walk Rated 1+.  It is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.  The walk is along bike/walk trail along the Trinity River and along city streets.

Historic Weatherford

SW06/1355

10K Walk, rated 1+ due to small hills and limited sidewalks. The route is on paved city streets. Wheelchairs and bigwheel strollers welcome.

Event Flyer in PDF format. Click here.