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WVR Overview: You'll pass through stunning scenery, discover historical landmarks, and connect with local communities. Experienced walkers will encounter a challenging new race opportunity. Social walkers can get together with friends and family to discover the bountiful Willamette Valley. To participate, you'll join a team of walkers, rent a van, and walk the course in relays. Rest stops and water are provided along the way, as well as activities, games, and a few surprises. Course contests will offer teams, including participants in the vans, opportunities to win awards. And, of course, you'll be walking a course that is safe, well-organized, and prepared for you to get the most enjoyment from this experience. Half Relay 8 Half the distance of the full relay, equal the fun! New to walking a relay? Want to do a relay in half the time? Travel six of the ten new WV relay legs #12 - #18 with 4 to 12 of your family, friends, & /or coworkers.
Cross the same finish line with full relay walkers, just 73.5 miles down the road.
History of Willamette Valley Relay "We've participated all 3 years and this is the best one yet!" "Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful event the Willamette Valley relay was. It was two of my friends first time doing a relay and they can’t stop talking about it. We are so looking forward to it next year. Keep up the good work" "The 2006 WVR Relay was, once again, a great experience. The weather cooperated, the course was well marked, the volunteers were outstanding and the guys on motorcycles were omnipresent. Thanks, Judy, for giving us these wonderful two days." 10K Walk/Run8 This 10K loops through Alton Baker Park and shares the same finish line as relay walkers – enjoy food, music, and cheering crowds! Click here for more information about WV 10K 2008 Click here for the WVR 2008 Registration Form Click here for the WV Half Relay Registration Form
Team Walking: Wonders of Walking hosts teams of 8-12 walkers. You can sign up with a team of friends, family members, or colleagues from work, school, church, or social clubs. Or, if you are going solo, we'll match you up with a team. Requirements: This Wonders of Walking event is open to interested walkers of all skill levels. All participants must be 14 years old or older. For those under 18 years old, the registration / waiver form is to be signed by parent or guardian. All teams must have at least one person in the van 21 years old or older. All volunteers of WVR must be 18 years or older. Want to Join a Team or Looking for Team Members? Try our team matching! We have a listing of people who are looking to be on a team. Send an email with your preferences for gender, age, pace and any other requirement to wvrteammatching@wondersofwalking.com Volunteers: Each team within a 50-mile radius of the course is required to provide three volunteers.
There is no volunteer requirement for out of
state teams. If you are interested in volunteering for the
event, but do not wish to participate on a team, we'd
like to hear from you. Related Articles: "Are you ready for a different walking experience?" "Building a team" Judy Heller,
WalkAbout Magazine Relay Walking: Preparation Click Here to view 2007 photos Click Here to view 2006 photos Click Here to view 2005 photos
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