New Year's Day Eve Walk Historic Savage, MD

Start/Finish area will be set-up to conform to the State of Maryland, Howard County and the United Methodist Church of Savage if Rules and Restrictions concerning COVID that may be in place at the time of the walk events. Correct change or checks appreciated.

START/FINISH: Savage United Methodist Church 9050 Baltimore St. Savage, MD 20763. Located on the corner of Baltimore and Foundry Streets. Restrooms are available at the Start/Finish along with food and lots of fun.
TIMES: Start both days anytime between 9 AM and 12 Noon, finish by 3 PM.
TRAILS: Trails are rated either 1A or 2B. Four 5-km trail options are available. Trails are on sidewalks, paved paths and natural wooded areas in and near the Savage Mill Historic District. Many options are possible, including a trail suitable for strollers. In addition, the walk box for the Savage YRE is available near the Start-Finish.
ELIGIBILITY: These walks are open to the public. Everyone is welcome to participate.
REGISTRATION: The fee for IVV Credit or Non-IVV Credit is $4.00. Children 12 and under (IVV-Credit included) walk for free courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers. All walkers must sign the AVA Waiver, adults sign for children under 18. AVA New Walker Package $10 coupons and books to keep records. The same trail may be walked for distance credit twice on the same start card on the same day with no extra charge.
AVA SPECIAL PROGRAMS: A list of all qualifying AVA Special Programs will be available to participants at the Start/Finish table.
Centurion Challenge Walkers may earn six IVV Credit stamps at our two-day event. Two traditional events both days (5-km & 10-km trails) and the Savage YRE stamps for 2025 and 2026.

PROCEDURE: Each participant must register at the start and completely fill out a start card and including signing waiver. The start card is to be carried on the walk and presented at each checkpoint. Participants must turn in start cards at the Finish Table after completing the event.
CONDITIONS: Littering along the trails is prohibited. Howard County law requires that all pets be leashed and that owners clean up after their pets. The event will be held in all reasonable weather. Pets NOT permitted in the Church Fellowship Hall. If weather conditions are uncertain, and traveler advisories are in effect on the days of the events, please call the contact person listed below to obtain up-to-date information on walk event status.
REFRESHMENTS: Great food, beverages, and water will be available at the Start/Finish. Water and hard candy will be available at checkpoint both days.
DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort will be made to conduct a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. The Freestate Happy Wanderers and the United Methodist Church shall not be liable for any accidents, theft, or material damage.
SANCTION: The events are sanctioned by the Maryland Volkssport Association (MVA) and the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
INFORMATION: Call 410-437-2164 (H), 410-533-5805 (C) before 9:00 PM or via email at wahasse1798@verizon.net. Additional information is available on our club webpage: https://sites.google.com/svsvc.org/fhw/home
and the my.AVA.org webpages.
DRIVE DIRECTIONS: FROM RT. I-95 NORTH OR SOUTH -TAKE EXIT FOR Rt. 32 EAST approximately 1 mile to exit at US Rt.1 South toward Laurel for one block. *Turn Right at light on Howard St. which will become Baltimore St. Building is on the corners of Baltimore & Foundry Streets.
FROM RT. 295 NORTH OR SOUTH BALTO/WASH PKWY, TAKE EXIT FOR RT. 32 WEST toward Columbia., TAKE EXIT RT 1 South for Historic Savage. *FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ABOVE:
Parking is allowed in the Church parking lot and OK on streets OBEY ALL SIGNS & RESTRICTIONS:
AREA HOTEL - Holiday Inn, 14402 Laurel Place, Laurel, MD, 301.206.2600 (Start Point Laurel YR-219)

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