Discover Area Walk/Bike Paths with Walk This Way
FARGO, N.D. - Whether you are new to the Cass-Clay area or are looking for new areas to explore by walking or biking, consider participating in the 2012 Walk This Way program.
This annual series of 15 walking/biking events will begin on Tuesday, March 20 at noon at the City of Fargo Commission Room and will continue through the downtown skyway, led by Mayor Dennis Walaker. There will be the option of walking outside (weather permitting). Chili will be served after the walk.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, walking helps to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and stroke, and also helps reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, manage weight, and improve mood. Research has also shown that walking helps calm nerves and stimulate relaxation.
There is no cost to participate and participants are eligible for prize drawings at each event. Individuals who attend five or more walks are entered into a final drawing for a chance to win a grand prize of $50 worth of groceries or a $50 West Acres gift card.
Registered participants can ride free on Metro Area Transit April 23-28, by showing their "Walk This Way" passport. Visit fmwalkthisway.com to register for the walks, view walking route maps, and receive updated event information. Participants may also register at each event.
Schedule of 15 Walks:
1. March 20 - Noon at Skyway/Downtown Fargo
Location: Meet in City of Fargo Commission Room, 407 4th St N, Fargo
Distance: 1 mile
2. March 27 - Noon at Sanford Downtown
Location: Meet at north main entrance at 801 Broadway, Fargo
Distance: 1.5 miles
3. April 3 - Noon at NDSU Wallman Wellness Center
Location: Meet in Wellness Center lobby at 18th St N, Fargo
Distance: 1 or 2 miles
4. April 10 - Noon at Blue Cross Blue Shield
Location: 4510 13th Ave S, Fargo
Distance: 1.1 miles
5. April 17 - Noon at YMCA Fercho Branch
Location: Meet in front lobby at 400 1st Ave S, Island Park, Fargo
Distance: 1 mile
6. April 17 - 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Park Neighborhood
Location: Meet at Osgood Kindergarten Center at 5550 44th Ave S, Fargo
Distance: 2 miles
7. April 19 - 7:00p.m. at Jefferson Area Neighborhood Association
Location: Meet at Jefferson Elementary School Parking Lot at 1701 4th Ave S, Fargo
Distance: 1.83 miles
8. April 24 - Noon at Fargo Public Schools
Location: District Office at 415 4th St N, Fargo
Distance: TBD
9. April 24 - 7:00p.m. at Casselton City Hall
Location: 701 1st St N, Casselton
Distance: 2 miles
10. April 26 - 7:00 p.m. at Elmwood Park
Location: 500 13th Ave W, West Fargo
Distance: 2 miles
11. May 1 - 7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Elementary
Location: 4401 42nd St S, Fargo
Distance: 2.4 miles
12. May 3 - 7:00 p.m. at Dilworth Athletic Field
Location: 4th Ave NE & 1st St NE, Dilworth
Distance: 1.7 miles
13. May 8 - 7:00 p.m. at Midtown Dam at Dike East
Location: 2nd St South entrance, Fargo
Distance: 2 or 3.8 miles
14. May 10 - 7:00 p.m. at Bluestem Performing Arts
Location: Main Building, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead
Distance: 2 miles
15. May 15 - 7:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Park
Location: Meet in picnic shelter at South Terrace N, Fargo
Distance: Walk 1.5 miles or bike 2.5 miles
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