These non-competitive events are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association
(AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
SPONSORS: Randolph Roadrunners Volkssport Club (AVA 44, TX 14), Holiday Inn Express,
Boerne Shooting Club, and Cibolo Nature Center.
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Express, 35000 I-10 West, Boerne, Texas 78006. The hotel is the
registration point for all three walks.
PARKING: Adequate parking is available. Please leave parking slots near building available
for hotel guests.
START & FINISH TIMES: Daily from dawn until 3 hours before dusk. Walk only during
daylight hours.
DISTANCES: One 10k town walk, one 11k country walk, one 10k nature trail walk.
ROUTES: The town walk starts at the hotel and is on paved roads and sidewalks through the
Benedictine Convent, delightful neighborhoods, and downtown Boerne. The nature trail walk
is on paved roads and sidewalks and through the Cibolo Nature Center and not suitable for
baby strollers. The country walk starts at the Boerne Shooting Club approximately three
miles north of town. The walk is on paved roads through the countryside. The terrain is
flat to rolling. All walks are rated 1+ due to steps and are not suitable for wheelchairs.
AWARD: There are no awards. These walks are for credit only.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES & FEES: Check at registration desk for location of the
self-help walk box located in the hotel lobby. All participants must register, sign a
disclaimer, and carry a start card. Follow instructions in the start book. You may walk at
no charge if you do not wish credit or award. There is no pre-registration. Enter your
name, address, and walk number in logbook and select preference for credit only or free
walk. Complete the start card and include start number. After completing the walk, place
fees in addressed envelope provided and mail to Randolph Roadrunners. You may receive two
event credits each year per walk, one during each half of the year. There is no limit on
distance credit and you may walk each route twice on the same day to receive double
distance credit for no additional fee.
In 1849 a group of German colonists camped on the north side of Cibolo Creek, about a mile west of the site of present Boerne. They called their new community Tusculum, after Cicero's home in ancient Rome. In 1852 Gustav Theissen and John James laid out the townsite and changed the name to Boerne in honor of Ludwig Boerne, a German poet and publicist. In spite of the influx of different ethnic groups, the German cultural tradition has dominated the community in many ways. The Boerne Gesangverein, or singing society, established in 1860, was an important social and recreational organization until it disbanded in 1977; German community organizations still active included the Boerne Schuetzen Verein (shooting club), formed in 1864, and the Boerne Village Band, which was formed about the same time as the singing society. Boerne also holds the annual Berges Fest.
Boerne is located 16 miles north of San Antonio in Central Texas along the Cibolo Creek and eight miles south of the Guadalupe River. Highways serving Boerne include Interstate 10, US 87, and State Highway 46. Boerne lies in the beautiful Edwards Plateau, creating the dramatic hills and environmental features which characterize the area.
Cibolo Nature Center. This 65-acre inner-city greenbelt with four separate and distinct ecosystems, includes two miles of walking trails, estuary and a year-round offering of environmental awareness programs.
Numerous charming restaurants are available nearby. Visit Boerne at http://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/.
Also enjoy the Roadrunners’ two walks in Universal City.
The German word, "VOLKSSPORTS," translates literally to "people's sports" and describes NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING, BICYCLING, and SWIMMING events having very lenient time limits.
Member Clubs of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and the American Volkssport Association (AVA) organize events throughout the year. Anyone may participate. These events provide participants the benefit of outdoor activity without excessive physical demands.
The Randolph Roadrunners meet on the first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. each month to plan events. Guest speakers discuss topics related to our sport and our lifestyle. The Golden Corral Restaurant on Pat Booker Rd. in Universal City hosts the Club and visitors are always welcome.
Updated January 02, 2003