Savannah, GA

Savannah Downtown 11K/5K

Event SE08/Y1366

Walk Civil War Site; American Revolution;
Railroad Heritage; Riverwalk America; Lighthouse USA;
American Authors and Literary Landmarks;
Spirit of Walking Cemetery Stroll; US Presidents;
College Campus Walk; National Heritage;
Walking Courthouses in the USA

  START/FINISH:  The Whistle Stop Cafe, 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA Try the great food and friendly service.

  TIMES: Daily 8:30AM - 4PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day Parking Fees Apply

  TRAIL DESCRIPTION:  Walk Rated 1+ Moderately easy. Walk is thru the Historic District. All sidewalks shaded with live oak trees. Course is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, but will have difficulty with cobblestones. Rest Rooms at Visitor Center.

    HISTORY:  Savannah, the end of the Georgia line of march, was occupied after the reduction of Fort McAllister, in time for Sherman to offer the city to Lincoln as a Christmas gift. There is a Confederate Memorial, a bronze figure of a Confederate soldier, in Forsyth Park (Gaston Street to Park Avenue).

  DIRECTIONS:  From north or south take I-95 to I-16 Exit 99. Drive east. At the end of I-16 (approx 10 miles) turn Left at first traffic signal (Liberty Street). Proceed one block to Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn Right on “MLK” and make an immediate LEFT into the Visitors’ Information Center parking lot. Whistle Stop Cafe is at far end of parking lot.

  AWARDS and FEES:  “A” AWARD (Pertains to all Events) The“A” Award (includes IVV credit) is an enamel hat pin depicting a ship “The SAVANNAH”, or a similar patch. You are eligible to purchase either award at ANY of the Events. You need to complete only one of the Events to purchase the Award. The Awards are $4 each. “B” Awards (includes IVV credit) may be purchased at $1. Credit & Non-Credit Only is $3 for each walker. Events are held rain or shine.

 WAIVERS: All Participants must sign waiver in log book each time event is repeated.

  DISCLAIMER: The sponsors are not liable for accidents, theft, and/or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event.

  POINT OF CONTACT:  John Sewell 912-925-3892 or
    Marvin Stokes 386-788-4026

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