Mid-America Walking Weekend Celebrates AVA 50th Anniversary

A walking tour of the campus of Eastern Illinois University and downtown Charleston as part of the 2026 Mid-America Region Conference. Hosted by the IL Gateway Milers and the MI Washtenaw Wanderers.

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Charleston Illinois Town and University Walk

Charleston, IL · Jun 17 – Jun 24, 2026

Washtenaw Wanderers Volkssporting Club (AVA-0930)

Sanction 131609 · 2026

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About This Event

Additional Notes

The 5km walk is a tour of the Eastern Illinois University Campus. Walk by historical buildings and statues, by classroom buildings and quadrangles, past sorority houses, athletic stadiums and fields.In addition to the EIU campus sights above the 10km walk is a tour of historic downtown Charleston.

When & Start Times

June 17 – June 24, 2026

8:00 AM to Dusk

Where to Start

Morton Park, Charleston IL

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Map showing start location for Charleston Illinois Town and University Walk

⚠ Map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

Driving Directions

Enter Charleston, IL on Route 16, Lincoln Avenue.From Lincoln Ave turn North onto 2nd St. Right away you will see Morton Park and a parking lot, park there. Start Point is the East Pavilion adjacent to parking lot.

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Special Programs

Completing this event may qualify for the following AVA achievement programs:

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Anniversaries Hurrah

Trail Conditions

Rating: 1B Moderate
Restrooms: Yes
Pets: No
Strollers: Hard
Wheelchairs: Hard

Online Event Registration Available

This event supports electronic check-in via the Online Event Registration.

Contact & Questions

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