The Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club invites you to participate in the Boston—Castle Island walk route on Friday, August 28, and/or Saturday, August 29, 2026. This is a walk-at-your-own pace, just-for-fun event “in your own backyard.” The Castle Island route (choice of 6K or 11K) is specifically designed for these two days as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club’s parent organization, AVA: America’s Walking Club.

The start point is the meeting room adjacent to the lobby in the Courtyard by Marriott – South Boston, 63R Boston St., Boston. Start anytime between 9 a.m. -12 p.m. and finish by 3 p.m. A specially designed magnet will be given to all registered participants at this special walk event.

The 6K and 11K Castle Island walk routes start and end at the Courtyard Marriott. If you prefer to walk with a group rather than following the written directions to walk on your own, meet in the registration room at 9:30 a.m. on either Aug. 28 or 29. There are two route options for the 6K distance: one goes through Moakley Park and along the water but does not go as far as Castle Island; the other goes to Castle Island and participants take a bus to return to the Courtyard Marriott.

For further information contact Mary at 617- 387-1577 or Carol at 302-399-6334.

The Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club also hosts three other walk routes in Boston: Freedom Trail, Back Bay, and Special Places/Hidden Gems, which are available throughout the year. On August 28 and 29, you may register in person in the meeting room of the Courtyard by Marriott - South Boston for any of these three events and then take public transportation to the respective walk route start points. 

Visit www.walknmass.org for upcoming dates.