The US FreedomWalk Festival is a world-class, noncompetitive, non-profit, international walking festival co-hosted by Arlington County, AVA America's Walking Club and the IML Walking Association. Our mission is to promote walking as a fitness activity and to promote international understanding and friendships while showcasing the USA by walking through the monuments, memorials and parks of Arlington and Washington, DC.
Come walk with us for a world class walking adventure alongside walkers from around the world! It is held Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the third week in October. It includes:
3 Days of Fun, Fitness, and International Friendships.
Walk for the FreedomWalk Medal
IML Trails from 6 to 14 miles (10 to 22 kilometers)
AVA/IVV Welcome Walk 3 or 6 Miles (5, 10 Kilometers)
5/6km walks for Saturday & Sunday (NO IML CREDIT)
One Bike Event
One Swim Event
In addition to our signature event in October, USFWF sponsors the 3 different walk events and a 2 bike events that can be done throughout the year at the participant’s convenience. These events are called “Year Round Events". See the Club Events tab on this Website.
OUR SIGNATURE EVENT
The US FreedomWalk Festival® is a three-day, non-competitive, social walking challenge bringing participants of all ages and abilities together for fun, fitness, and international friendship.
The event is co-hosted by American Volkssports Association, IML Walking Association, Arlington County, Virginia, BikeArlington & WalkArlington.
When:
The Twenty-Thi US FreedomWalk Festival will take place over the weekend of 17-19 October 2025.