The movement grew rapidly. Today, this organization has active associations in over 25 countries. Volkssporting made its debut in Canada in the early 1980's and has grown steadily ever since.
All events are non-competitive with volkssporters choosing the sport, the distance and the pace.
A Volksmarch is an organized walk held in all weather, along a trail winding through selected scenic and historic areas. Occasionally, longer distance walks are held. Trails are marked with signs and tape and have control points along the route. The exact start and finish times are always indicated in the event brochure. In the volkssporting tradition, you will frequently find volkssporters gathered at the Finish Point where they take time to enjoy friends, entertainment, food and drink.