IVV-Americas and Oceania

Congratulations to all the walkers who came to the 3rd annual Marche Maple Leaf March in Ottawa this month! This was the first year walkers could also receive award credit for the IML Walking Association.

The next co-sponsored IVV-International (IVV) and IML Walking Association festival in North America is ready for registration. The festival, the Texas Trail Roundup, takes place in San Antonio, Texas in February 2026.

Registration for the Texas Trail Roundup is NOW OPEN! Join us for one, two, or all three days of fun, health, history, culture, and community. Each year, walkers from around the world come together to explore one of America’s most historic and culturally rich cities on foot. Whether you are an experienced walker or just starting out, we welcome you to explore with us! Register here: https://texastrailroundup.org/form/2026-ttr-registration-form/

Walkers and popular-sports enthusiasts from 13 countries came to Arlington, Virginia USA to participate in walks, bikes, and swims at the 24th US FreedomWalk Festival where

On the heals of the 3rd annual Marche Maple Leaf March last weekend comes its partner, the 24th annual US FreedomWalk Festival in Arlington, Virginia USA. Both festivals are sanctioned by their respective IVV national organizations and are both members of the IML Walking Association.

The staff of the 24th US FreedomWalk Festival will welcome you tomorrow, Friday, at the new start venue at the American Legion Post 139 at 3445 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201.

The IML Walking Association’s new Universal Walker award was first given out this past weekend at the Marche Maple Leaf March . …

Congratulations to all the recipients of the IML Walking Association UNIVERSAL WALKER award 🎉

And thanks to Carl Cordes, AVA Chairman for the pic 🙏

Congratulations to the Marche Maple Leaf March for becoming the sixth event in the Western Hemisphere recognized as a member of the International Marching League (IML). This IVV-sanctioned festival is co-produced with the support of local Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) clubs.

Want to walk “late at night” in the land of the midnight sun? This month walk during daylight at midnight on the permanent (year-round) trail in Fairbanks, Alaska USA!