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Calendar of Events
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View Sue's 2026 Friendship Walk and Don's Bike Schedule - updated 12/15/2025.
 
See more information and links below the calendar. SWSW?
 
Friendship Walk: Start registration at 9:15 but will be seasonally adjusted to avoid heat. Sign up for the Walk Alert to receive timely information for each walk.
 

2025

Date Day Time SWSW?
Event Type Event Details Google Map to
Start Address
Dec 17 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Carmichael - Ancil Hoffman Park
Alternate Start!
Bella Bru Cafe

5038 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 18 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Dec 19 Fr 6:15 PM Christmas Lights Walk

Sacramento - The Fab 40's
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 20 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Lincoln - Lincoln Trails
Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Dec 21 Su 6:15 PM Christmas Lights Walk

Sacramento - Elmhurst to East Sac
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 23 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - North Laguna Creek Wildlife Area
24 Hour Fitness

8785 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
Dec 27 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Dec 28 Su 10:00 AM Sunday Stroll

Woodland Historic
Nugget Market

157 Main Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Dec 30 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Citrus Heights - Stock Ranch
Alternate Start!
SAS Shoe Store

7247 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
 

2026

Date Day Time SWSW?
Event Type Event Details Google Map to
Start Address
Jan 1 Th 9:00 AM to Noon Traditional Event hosted by
The Sacramento Walking Sticks


Sacramento - New Year's Day
Sprout's Market

4408 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
Jan 3 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Roseville - Sculpture Park
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd. Suite 12
Roseville, CA 95661
Jan 8 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma Tour
Starbucks

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Jan 10 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Stockton - University Area
McDonald's


4515 Pacific
Stockton, CA 95207
Jan 17 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Alameda - Victorian
Start Box

3215 Encinal Ave Ste D
Alameda, CA 94501
Jan 22 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Sacramento Riverfront Tour
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Jan 24 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Davis - University
Fleet Feet Sports

615 Second St
Davis, CA 95616
Jan 31 - Feb 1 Sa - Su 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The South Bay Striders


Los Gatos - Historic Bell Ringer Homes
Los Gatos Roasting Co.

101 W. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Feb 5 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Lincoln - Lincoln Tour
Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Feb 7 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Calistoga - Napa County
Calistoga Roastery

1426 Lincoln Ave
Calistoga, CA
Feb 14 Sa 9:00 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club

Valentine Walk through the Heart of San Francisco.
Probable Start

Farnum & Addison
San Francisco, CA
Feb 19 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Natomas Flood Plain Tour
Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Feb 21 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Carmichael - Hidden Parks
Food Maxx

4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
Feb 28 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Pittsburg - Year Round Walk
Mechanics Bank building

695 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94665
Mar 7 Sa 8:30 AM to Noon Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers


Stockton River Walk
Home Depot

5010 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 98219
Mar 14 Sa 9:00 AM to Noon
Bad Math = Good Eating!

Traditional Event hosted by
The Sacramento Walking Sticks


Sacramento - Pi Day!
Marie Callender's

5622 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
 

 
SWSW stands for Sticks Walk Stick's Walks. This is a book that is available to any Sacramento Walking Sticks member for free. When you walk an event for credit that is sponsored by the Sacramento Walking Sticks, stamp this book and when you get 10 events, you receive a free "Stick's Buck" (a $4 coupon that will pay the credit fee for any Sacramento Walking Sticks walk). The symbol lets you know which walks are eligible for this program.
 
The Compass is another good way to find out about upcoming events. The Compass is a magazine published by the California Volkssport Association and describes traditional walks in the Pacific region. To subscribe to the Compass, go to the Compass page and press the "Download" button at the bottom of the page, print and complete the form and send it in to the address on the form along with your payment.
 
The American Wanderer is the quarterly publication of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) that gives you the word on what's going on around the nation. You can subscribe to The American Wanderer by becoming a member of AVA.
 
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Page last updated: 16-December-2025