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DATE	WALK	MILES	LOCATION
Sat Jan 1	First FreeWalkers Hike 2022	8mi	Millburn NJ
Sat Jan 22	Union County Olmsted Parks Walk	12.5mi	Cranford to Union NJ
Sat Feb 5	Princeton Loop	10mi	Princeton, NJ
Feb 9 - 21	Kennedy50 Community Walk	50mi	Multiple locations
Sun Mar 13	TRAINing Walk	12.5mi	Madison to South Orange NJ
Sat Mar 19	Spring Ahead Walk (XNJ)	13mi	Trenton to Princeton NJ
Sun Mar 27	Great Staten Island Loop	19mi	Jersey City NJ via Staten Island
Sat Apr 2	Jockey Hollow Morris County Ramble	8-10mi	Morristown NJ
Sat Apr 9	Great Canal Walk (XNJ)	28-40mi	Princeton to New Brunswick NJ
Sat Apr 16	Roosevelt Island Astoria Walk	10-14mi	Manhattan to Astoria Queens
Apr 23-24	Old Town Alexandria Greenway Walk	40mi	Alexandria, VA
Sat Apr 30	Sandy Hook Hike	16mi	Highlands NJ
Sat May 7	35th Great Saunter	32mi	Manhattan perimeter loop
Sat May 14	Kruimer Walk (XNJ)	13mi	New Brunswick to Metropark NJ
Sat May 21	The Big Walk 2022 (XNJ)	50mi	MetroPark NJ to Manhattan
Sat May 28	Philly Freedom Tour	11-15mi	Philadelphia
Sat Jun 4	Hudson River Loop Walk	30mi	Jersey City via GWB and Manhattan
Sat Jun 11	Roebling Ramble	14mi	Roebling to Trenton NJ
Sat Jun 18	Lenape34: The Origins Walk	34mi	Millburn to Newark NJ
Sat Jun 25	Duke Farms Walk	15mi	Bound Brook to Somerville NJ
Mon Jul 4	Walk Fourth	7mi	Philadelphia
Sat Jul 16	Pennypack Trail Walk	25mi	Holmesburg to Warminster PA
Sat Jul 23	Governor's Island Loop	12mi	WTC via ferry and Brooklyn
Sat Aug 6	Inner Harbor FreeWalk	12-15mi	Baltimore
Sat Aug 20	Wissahickon Weekend: Fairmount	22mi	Philadephia to Fort Washington PA
Sun Aug 21	Wissahickon Weekend: Bucks County	22mi	Fort Washington to Doylestown PA
Sat Sep 10	Down the Shore: Seaside	20mi	Asbury Park to Seaside Heights NJ
Sun Sep 11	Down the Shore: Island Beach	18mi	Seaside Heights NJ
Sat Sep 17	Bronx Coast to Coast Walk	18mi	Bronx NY
Sat Sep 24	The Endless Summer Walk	30mi	Matawan to Asbury Park NJ
Sat Oct 1	South Jersey River Walk	18mi	Burlington to Palmyra NJ
Sat Oct 8	Bristol Stomp!	18mi	Bristol PA to Trenton NJ
Sat Oct 15	Bronx River Tibbetts Brook Walk	14.5mi	Bronx to White Plains NY
Sat Oct 22	Grounds For Sculpture Walk	16mi	Princeton Jct to Hamilton NJ
Sat Oct 29	Washington Crossing History Walk	20mi	Trenton to Lambertville NJ
Sat Nov 5	FreeWalkers Marathon -- Philadelphia	13-26mi	Philly to Chestnut Hill PA
Sat Nov 12	Cooper River Walk	15-30mi	Philly to Lindenwold NJ
Fri Nov 25	Gobble Gobble Hike	7mi	South Mountain, Maplewood NJ
Sat Dec 3	Winter Hudson River Loop Walk	30mi	Jersey City via GWB and Manhattan
Sat Dec 10	Philly Christmas Walk	10mi	Love Park, Philadelphia
Sat Dec 31	Battle of Trenton March	5-13mi	Wash Crossing PA to Trenton NJ

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May 21, 2022

Saturday

The Big Walk 2022 -- Cross-Jersey Challenge
May 21, 2022 from 6:00am to 11:00pm EDT
Location: Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ
Description:
The original FreeWalk. Our premier challenge event.

About this event

Start: Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ

Finish: NY Penn Station

Distance: 28-50 miles

Return: NJTransit train

Coordinator: David Ascher 973-715-1517

Optional endpoints: Rahwa
Created by: Risa Olinsky - FW President
Categories: Long distance (25+ miles), Extreme walk
Tags: urban, long distance (25+ miles)

April 23, 2022

Saturday

Old Town Alexandria Greenway Walk
Apr 23, 2022 at 8:00am to Apr 24, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT
Location: College Park and Alexandria in Maryland
Description:
A Spring weekend of WALKING in Maryland, DC, and Virginia on the East Coast Greenway. Don't miss this SPECIAL EVENT!!

About this Walk

Walk a total of thirty-eight or so colorful and scenic miles of the Greenway from College Park, Maryland through Was
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Benefiting a Charity
Tags: benefiting a charity

February 9, 2022

Wednesday

Kennedy50 Community Walk
Feb 9, 2022 at 9:00am to Feb 21, 2022 at 6:00pm EST
Location: Multiple, see description
Description:
A virtual and/or in-person event to total 50 miles, more or less!! You DECIDE

About this event

Last year we built a world-wide community of walkers, so in the spirit of extending our reach we're renaming it The Kennedy50 Community Walk and
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Benefiting a Charity
Tags: long distance (25+ miles), benefiting a charity

February 5, 2022

Saturday

Princeton Loop
Feb 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 3:30pm EST
Location: Princeton Station 152 Alexander St Princeton, NJ 08540
Description:
Walk in the footsteps of geniuses through campus, town and history.

About this event

Start: Princeton Station (in town)

Finish: Princeton Station

Distance: 10mi

Coordinator: Charles Updike

Transit: NJTransit to Princeton Station (transfer t
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Historical
Tags: historical

January 22, 2022

Saturday

Union County Olmsted Parks Greenway Walk
Jan 22, 2022 from 8:30am to 3:00pm EST
Location: Cranford Train Station South Ave parking lot, finish Union Train Station
Description:
Walk along the East Coast Greenway through Union County parks designed by the world renowned Olmsted Brothers.

About this event

Start: Cranford Train Station South Ave parking lot

Distance: 12.5 miles

Finish: Union Train Station

Walk Leader
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

November 6, 2021

Saturday

SOMA Family Stroll & Roll
Nov 6, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Location: South Mountain Reservation Essex County Dog Park,Maplewood, NJ 07040
Description:
STROLL/WALK with us on a beautiful Fall day in South Mountain Reservation

About this event

FreeWalkers invites young families to take part in this fun 2-mile event, accessible to all. The route is a two mile round trip, fully paved path (Cr
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Family friendly, Short distance (<10 miles)
Tags: family friendly, short distane

Cooper River Walk
Nov 6, 2021 from 8:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Location: Jefferson Station
Description:
A beautiful fall walk from downtown Philly to small-town South Jersey with return via PATCO.

Cross that bridge and get out of town into some autumnal charm.

Register for this free event on Eventbrite.

Start: Jefferson Station (Fashion District)

F
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Extreme walk
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles), long distance (25+ miles)

October 24, 2021

Sunday

Bronx Coast to Coast Walk
Oct 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm EDT
Location: W 231st and Riverdale Ave New York, NY 10463
Description:
Walk from the Hudson River to the bay with us.

Start: Bronx

Finish: Pelham Bay

Distance: 18mi

Return: bus to train

Coordinator: Ken Kurland

Transit: #1 train to Bronx to the start. Return with the bus to #6 train to Manhattan

Register on Eventbrite h
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles), urban, nyc

October 23, 2021

Saturday

FreeWalkers Marathon -- Philadelphia (Fairmount Park)
Oct 23, 2021 from 8:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Location: The Porch at 30th Street Station
Description:
Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. Bring your camera!
- Start: 30th St Station
- Finish: Chestnut Hill West Station
- Distance: 13-26mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Sign up for this free event on Eventbrite.

Transit: Amtra
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Long distance (25+ miles)
Tags: historical, medium distance (10 - 25 miles), long distance (25+ miles)

October 9, 2021

Saturday

Bristol Stomp! (Bristol PA to Trenton NJ historic walk and tour)
Oct 9, 2021 from 9:30am to 1:30pm EDT
Location: Bristol Station
Description:
Guided history tour of Colonial Lower Bucks County with food, history and a colonial fair. Bristol Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Start: Bristol Station
- Finish: Trenton Transit Center
- Distance: 18mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

September 25, 2021

Saturday

The Endless Summer Walk 2021
Sep 25, 2021 from 7:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Location: Aberdeen-Matawan station
Description:
Explore the Jersey Shore!
- Start: Aberdeen Matawan Station
- Finish: Asbury Park Station
- Distance: 30mi
- Return: train
- Coordinator: TBD
Sign up on Eventbrite here for this free event

Transit: NJTransit

Optional endpoints:- Long Branch Station

Some de
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Long distance (25+ miles)
Tags: long distance (25+ miles)

August 22, 2021

Sunday

FreeWalkers Getaway: Wissahickon Trail Walk
Aug 22, 2021 from 10:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Location: Fort Washington station
Description:
Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway along two gorgeous trails
- Start: Fort Washington Station
- Finish: 30th St Station
- Distance: 20mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
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Transit: SEPTA train bet
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

August 21, 2021

Saturday

FreeWalkers Getaway: Pennypack Trail Walk
Aug 21, 2021 from 9:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Location: Holmesburg Junction (SEPTA station)
Description:
Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway along two gorgeous trails
- Start: Holmesburg Junction Station
- Finish: Willow Grove Station or Fort Washington Station
- Distance: 20-27mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Sign up on Eventbrite for t
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles), Long distance (25+ miles)

April 17, 2021

Saturday

UNION COUNTY OLMSTED PARKS LOOP
Apr 17, 2021 from 2:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Location: NJ Transit Cranford Train Station, North Avenue side
Description:
Meet the group at the inbound side of NJ Tranist Cranford Rail Station. Walk for about 12-13 miles through parts of the East Coast Greenway and several Union County parks designed by the world-renowned Olmsteds in the 1920s. Highlights: Nomahegan Par
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: walking, walker, opt outside, healthy living, nj, union county

April 11, 2021

Sunday

COLUMBIA TRAIL & KEN LOCKWOOD GORGE
Apr 11, 2021 from 9:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Location: Columbia Trailhead, 75 Main Street, Highbridge, NJ 08829
Description:
Approximately twelve miles from High Bridge out on the trail and back along the river.

About this Event

We've done this hike in the summer at night and in the winter in the snow, now we'll do it in the beauty of spring! Park in High Bridge
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: outdoors, hiking, walking, healthy living, opt outside

April 8, 2021

Thursday

OVERVIEW: WELLNESS COACHING SESSION for WOMEN 50 AND UP!
Apr 8, 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Location: Online
Description:
PREVIEW to RISA'S Complimentary Coaching Group. Is it for me?

About this Event

Women 50 and older:

Due to an overwhelming interest to my invitation to host a free four-week coaching group, I'm asking those interested to attend this zoom ses
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: General
Tags: health, women's health

January 19, 2020

Sunday

The TRAINing Walk 2020 - Morristown to Maplewood
Jan 19, 2020 from 8:45am to 3:00pm EST
Location: Start: Panera Bread - Morristown NJ
Description:
Join us for the 5th Annual TRAINing Walk: Morristown to Maplewood

Register Now!

NYC Train arrives in Morristown at 8:28. Walk two blocks to Panera's in the shopping center. Please be at Panera by 8:45. There will be a briefing and information di
Created by: Paul Kiczek
Categories: Family friendly, Urban, Short distance (<10 miles), Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: morristown, train, maplewood, summit, madison, winter, free walk

January 4, 2020

Saturday

2020 Winter D&R Canal Walk
Jan 4, 2020 from 7:30am to 7:30pm EST
Location: Landing Lane Bridge Piscataway NJ
Description:
This is part of the 2020 Kennedy Training Program (All are welcome!) This is an out and back walk on a towpath. You can walk as slow or fast as you would like. For more info and to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-winter-dr-canal-walk-t
Created by: Edward Purcell
Categories: Long distance (25+ miles)

December 28, 2019

Saturday

Battle of Trenton March
Dec 28, 2019 from 3:00am to 3:30pm EST
Location: Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania 18977
Description:
Two battle re-enactments, an 8-mile march and a 5-mile tour

Bear witness to the events of December 25, 1776 through January 2, 1777 and learn their significance.

Muster up. It is time for the FreeWalkers regiment to march with the Continental Army
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Historical, Short distance (<10 miles), Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

December 7, 2019

Saturday

2019 Winter Hudson Loop
Dec 7, 2019 from 7:45am to 10:45pm EST
Location: Hoboken Train Station
Description:
BIG CHANGES!! Walk 10 to 40 miles of Hudson River vistas!

Click to Register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-winter-hudson-river-loop-walk-tickets-73514011387

For the second year in a row, FreeWalkers is hosting a Winter Hudson Loop. The same wa
Created by: Edward Purcell
Categories: General

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