The route is along the streets and through the parks of Hermann. The trail is a 3.2 mile loop, which is best reversed on the second time through.

REGISTRATION
All participants are encouraged to start early, as this is the longest short volksmarch most attend. Most walkers complete one loop, stop for lunch, and shop on the second time around. The event is FREE, if medallion or credit is not desired.

Registration fees include a commemorative medallion and official IVV-AVA credit $3.00 or only IVV-AVA credit $1.50. All participants must register and have a valid Start Card.   FREE WALKERS will be furnished a Start Card at no charge. This event will be held rain or shine. 

Plenty of on and off street parking is available and behind The Hermann Werks there public parking.

START POINT:
Die Hermann Werks
312 Schiller Street
Hermann, MO 65041
Tele: 573 486-3157

Start Cards must be picked up and returned during normal business hours. Individuals should allow 2 hours to complete this event (some are able to complete this event in less than 1.5 hours).

Business Hours: 
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday     11:00 a.m.  to 4:00 p.m.

All participants must have a valid start card. The sponsors are not liable for accidents.  Every effort has been made by the sponsors to make this a safe and enjoyable event. 

RESTRICTIONS
This event will not be open on the following days:
Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

IVV-AVA AWARDS
All participants at sanctioned IVV-AVA events are eligible for 
international awards for events completed and distance accumulated. The official record book for these free awards will be available at this event.  The cost for these official record books is $5.00 and are accepted around the world at all IVV events. Those currently participating in this program are reminded to bring both IVV books.

AWARDS
Individuals paying the appropriate fee and completing the prescribed course will be awarded an antique gold finished medallion of "Grapes" which signify "Friendship".