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One of the best things about being a Ramstein Roadrunner is that you can tally up your walks, all your kilometers and have a great story to take back to the States! IVV awards allow you to collect proof that you got out and really experienced Germany. They are the best souvenirs. What are IVV…

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it over and over again. When you are volksmarching, you need to be prepared. What should you wear? What other items do you need to bring along? To begin with, it’s always a good idea to sport your Ramstein Roadrunners gear! Let everyone know who you are right…

Volkmarching is tons of fun. You are out in nature. You get to see parts of Europe that you wouldn’t have otherwise, and hey, it’s just plain good for your body as well. However, there are always a few things to make your experience a little better. Here are a few tips that you might…

Volkmarching is a blast, and you want to do it more than just on the weekend, right?! Lucky for you, there’s another option. Permanent volksmarches are paths that are open all year long, they just work slightly differently than an event volksmarch. What is a Permanent Volksmarch? A permanent volksmarch is a year-long route maintained…

Living in Germany, we are so lucky to border many other European countries. One of the best things about volksmarching is you can hike in many places, collecting stamps from all over the continent. Walking in other countries? No matter where you are traveling, you probably can find either an IVV event walk or a…

Checkpoint/Kontrolle– Along the designated path, checkpoints are set up. At these checkpoints, someone will stamp your start card to prove which route you walked. Sometimes there will also be free water, tea, broth, or snacks you can purchase. There also may be benches and bathrooms, but don’t expect them. You do not want to veer…

Volksmarches are informal walks you and your family and dog can do at your leisure. It’s a great idea to wear comfortable shoes and be ready for any German weather, but you are getting outdoors, exploring Germany, and having fun! Where can you find volksmarches to attend? Lucky for you, members of the Ramstein Roadrunners…

Along with the mainstream IVV awards, you can also work towards larger, more difficult challenges. Europa Cup Purpose: Get out and explore Europe! Sports enthusiasts who participated in at least one IVV event in 10 European IVV member countries and 1 Europiade will receive the IVV European Cup award. The IVV stamp inside the participant…