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Walk has 2 5k routes and 1 11k route. One 5k route goes into the Alberta District and the other 5k route goes past the U of O campus and a Peace Pole. The 11k route goes out to the Alameda district.
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Pre Super Bowl
Traditional Walk
SN: 131570 - 2026
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, Feb 7th, 2026 for 1 day
Start table open: 9:00am to 11:30am ONLY
Portland, Oregon
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Pets are not allowed inside the McMenamins Kennedy School building. Walking routes will NOT be marked this year (no arrows or ribbons) - Written instructions and maps will be provided. There are two 5km routes and one 11km route. One 5km route goes on sidewalks into the Alberta District and their various shops and eateries. The other 5km route - will walk past some nice older neighborhood homes, around Alberta Park and past the old Concordia University (now University of Oregon - Portland campus). There is a Peace Pole on this route. ESVA Challenge - That's Entertainment. There will be a group walk for both distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am. Walking Credit Fees is $4.00. Guests and MeetUp walkers are asked to please make a minimal donation to help offset expenses for this event. There will be an Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association (OTSVA) Meeting in the Parsons Room starting at 1:00pm.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10, 11(2A)km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Walk on sidewalks and along street shoulders into some of the historic areas of Portland and into Alberta Park, past University of Oregon - Portland Campus (find the Peace Pole) for this particular 5km route. The other 5km route goes to and through the Alberta District and some of their nice eateries and various shops.There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am. There will NOT be any markers (arrows or ribbons) on any route. Walk instructions and maps will be provided. Walking Credit Fee is $4.00. Donations are appreciated to help offset expenses.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
5736 NE 33rd St, Portland I-84 Eastbound from I-5: Exit #1 (NE 33rd Ave). Turn LEFT for 2 miles to the McMenamins Kennedy School at NE 33rd Ave and NE Jessup. Turn RIGHT onto NE Jessup to the McMenamins Kennedy School Parking lot on Left. If necessary, on-street parking is available. I-84 Westbound from I-205: Exit #2 (NE 43rd Ave). LEFT on NE Halsey St. RIGHT on NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd (formerly NE 39th Ave) to NE Broadway. LEFT on NE Broadway to NE 33rd Ave. RIGHT on NE 33rd Ave to McMenamins Kennedy School on the Right - corner of NE Jessup and NE 33rd Ave (see above).
Maps phrase and directions link
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McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon |
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Columbia River Volkssport Club (AVA-0242)
Event website: www.walking4fun.org
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