ALPINE HELEN, GEORGIA—APRIL 16, 2024—Alpine Helen Volksmarsch Club, Helen Rotary Club, Perdido Key Volksmarsch & Walking Club, the Helen Welcome Center along with various Helen sponsors are pleased to present the second annual Alpine Helen Volkswanderung 5K or 10K walk/hike event on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This unique event gives participants the opportunity to choose between a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles). The 5K walk will take place on sidewalks and paved walkways from Helen to Hardman Farm and back. This pathway is flat and suitable for strollers. The 5K/10K hike will take place on established trails in hilly terrain along the foothills in Unicoi State Park.
“We are excited to host this event for the second year! It is our intention to again make this an annual ‘Bavarian Style’ marqueehiking and walking event in beautiful Helen, Georgia, on the fourth Saturday of April every year,” said Rod Powell President, Alpine Helen and Perdido Key Volksmarsch & Walking Club.
The start location of the event will be Bodensee German Restaurant located at 64 Munich Strasse, Helen, Georgia 30545. Participants can register and start walking anytime between 8-10 a.m. Should the event be cancelled due to severe weather, it will be rescheduled for April 28, 2024, at the same time and location. The event is open to the public. No pre-registration, all registration will be on site day of. The event registration fee is $3.00 by cash or check only. Children under 12 years of age walk free but must be accompanied by an adult. Water will be provided at the start and finish checkpoints at no cost. Following the event, refreshments, bier and Bavarian bratwurst will be available at the finish for all walkers from noon-2 p.m.
For more information on the Alpine Village Volkswanderung 5K or 10K visit https://helenga.org/events/alpine-village-volkswanderung-5k-or-10k/