San Luis Obispo
Year Round Event
Y0458

10 Km Volksmarch

Routes

This route is rated "1+" by the AVA. It is mostly on paved surfaces, but it has moderate hills. It includes the campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and the Amtrak station, as well as historical, residential and downtown areas. The route is suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Start/Finish Point

 Holiday Inn Express, 1800 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo CA. This walk is in San Luis Obispo County, CA. The start/finish is at the Inn front desk, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Walk only between dawn and dusk. In the walk binder, you will find Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes (SASE). Please place your start cards and payments into the SASE and drop them in a mailbox.

Directions

• From the south:

  • Take US-101 to the Grand Avenue/Cal Poly exit.

  • Turn right on Grand Ave. to Monterey St.

  • Start/finish is on your left.

• From the north:

  • Take US-101 to the Monterey Street exit.

  • At the top of the exit ramp turn left across the freeway to Monterey Street

  • Proceed down Monterey Street toward downtown SLO. Start/finish is on your right at the stop light at Grand Avenue.
     

Host Location Information

Picturesque San Luis Obispo is tucked in the foothills in rich California farmland and gently rolling hills shadowed by ancient volcanic peaks. The city of 45,000 is the county seat, and is home to California Polytechnic State University, historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, a beautiful and vibrant tree-lined downtown, and the world famous Thursday Night Farmers' Market street fair; plan on at least a day to explore downtown San Luis Obispo. The charming shopping district features many historic buildings housing a delightful array of stores - from fragrant shops featuring country merchandise to big city clothing stores offering up-to-the-minute styles. Downtown is also a lively meeting place, complete with outdoor cafes, movie theaters, and coffee houses.
Visitors from all over the world are charmed by the small town atmosphere of San Luis Obispo, from the friendly people to the casual atmosphere. Once you experience it, you'll embrace the "SLO Life."
 

Event Registration Fees

All walkers must register and carry a start card. This event counts towards IVV Achievement Awards.

• IVV/AVA Credit $3.00

• Walk Only Free, No IVV/AVA Credit

Eligibility

These events are open to everyone. An adult must accompany children under 12. Dogs must be on a leash.

Awards

The SLO Soles are currently working on an award design. Please check our web site, www.slosoles.org, for the latest information regarding awards.

Refreshments/Restrooms

Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish point, the San Luis Obispo Train Station, Mission Plaza, Mitchell Park, and in various buildings on the Cal Poly Campus (if you can find one that is open).

Miscellaneous

An adult must accompany children under 12. Dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after their pets. Every reasonable effort will be taken to make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. However, the SLO Soles cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen articles, accidents, or injury of any kind.

Walk Trivia

• The Monday Club was designed by Architect Julie Morgan. She was the primary architect for Hearts Castle. Julia Morgan (1872 - 1957), The Julia Morgan Collection at Cal Poly SLO

• The building on the north east corner of Pacific and Santa Rosa, the Kundert Medical Clinic, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Frank Lloyd Wright on PBS

For Additional Information

Please contact
The SLO Soles
PO Box 553
Templeton, CA 93465
or
email <SLOSoles@slosoles.org>

The SLO Soles are based in Templeton California. We are one of the newest volkssport clubs in California. Our application for AVA membership was granted in June of 2003.