IML Walking Association Event
US FreedomWalk Festival
DetailsPlace: U.S.A., Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DCDate:October Website:Link |
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Registration
- by internet www.Active.com, to pre-register for this event
- by mail
- in person at the starting location Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge in Arlington (Virginia) beginning 1200 on Friday.
Fees
$15 to $32 USD based on the number of days walked
Routes
| KM | Starting time | Starting place | Finishing time | Finishing place | |
| Saturday US FreedomWalk | ± 44 km | 07.00 am to 07.30 am | Holiday Inn Rosslyn | 05.00 pm | Start |
| ± 21 km | 09.00 am opening | Holiday Inn Rosslyn | 05.00 pm | Start | |
| Sunday US FreedomWalk | ± 32 km | 07.30 am to 09.00 am | Holiday Inn Rosslyn | 04.00 pm | Start |
| ± 21 km | 08.00 am to 11:00 am | Holiday Inn Rosslyn | 04.00 pm | Start |
Track and weather conditions
Description of the tracks (road, landscape)
On Friday, experience Arlington Virginia hospitality with a Welcome Walk west of
the Potomac River. To include Arlington National Cemetery.
Friday's trails are 5 and 10 km long (3
/ 6 miles). Arlington
was recognized
as a
Gold-level Walk
Friendly Community
in 2011, the inaugural year of the
Walk Friendly
Communities program,
Arlington was re-designated at the Gold Level for a second five-year term in
2016.
Saturday's 6/12/21/44 km ( 3 / 6 / 12 / 27 mile) walks go by the memorials, the
National Mall, the Tidal Basin, all three branches of the federal government and
Arlington Cemetery. The 44 km ultra marathon travels around some of the best
trails in Arlington after visiting the downtown DC and memorials to include the
Pentagon. The trails are all paved sidewalks and park paths.
Sunday's
6/12/21/32 km ( 3 / 6 / 12 / 18 mile) walks to the National Parks depending on
the distance selected by the participants. The trail is paved sidewalk, paved
path, and dirt paths in the National Park.
All trails are primarily on
sidewalks with occasional natural surfaces and may be difficult for strollers
and wheelchairs due to local differences in accessibility. Alternate routes are
available on some trails.
Entertainment
Every year an embassy of an
IML country is a co-host. In 2008 we have six to let you "walk to all seven
continents and back in one day!" There is an international mixer on Friday
evening and an International dinner is served on Saturday evening of the event.
Weather
Mostly sunny with temperatures in 70's to 80's (degree F). The
autumn leaves will be near their peak colors of oranges, reds, and golds.
Souvenir - award
Everyone walks the for "Arlington FreedomWalk Medal" and certificate. 20K, 32K,
or 42K. There is a special patch for completing the Saturday 44 km trail. There
are special pins for the medal for completing IML distance requirements.
Transport
- by flight: Arrive at Ronald Regan-Washington National Airport (5 km away) or at Washington Dulles International (40
km away). Both have easy access to the hotels at Arlington, Virginia.
- by train: Arrive at the Union Station
stop in downtown Washington, DC and take the METRO subway to the starting location (Rosslyn METRO stop)
- by
car: Drive to Arlington, VA via Interstate routes 66 and 95 which both go to Washington, DC.
Accommodation
- hotel: Official hotel for the event is the Holiday Inn ROSSLYN at Key Bridge 1900 North Fort Myer Drive Arlington, Virginia 22209 Phone: 703-807-2000 Fax: 703-522-7480
- others: https://www.stayarlington.com/
Information and reservation
- Visit the website at www.usfreedomwalk.org
Tourist information about the surroundings
https://www.stayarlington.com/
http://www.dcvisit.com/
General information
The language: English
The money (currency): US $ (dollar) Money can be exchanged at airports, Union Station
train station, and at several banks in Washington, DC. No other currency will be welcome in the area other than
dollars.
Contact
US FreedomWalk Festival Club, Inc.
PO Box 17208
Arlington, Virginia 22216
Phone
703-209-0174
e-mail: info@usfreedomwalk.org
internet: www.usfreedomwalk.org/