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Shelby Year 'Round Event Sheby, Iowa 10K, 2007/Y0836 A Rails to Trails Walk Start Location Shell-Taylor Quick Pic 385th (M16). Shelby, Iowa Fees; there is no award for this walk. $1.50 -- walkers who do not wish to obtain credit. This fee covers administration costs. $3.00 -- AVA/IVV credit only. Any club member walking a YRE for a second time in a year gets a $1 discount. Payment should be made by check payable to: NWFT PO BOX 8147 OMAHA NE 68108-8147 Stipulations With registration for this event, the participant accepts the guidelines for AVA Volkssport events, agrees to observe the principles of good sportsmanship, and will not litter. At the start of each walk each person must obtain a Start Card (with the exception mentioned above) which must be carried throughout the walk and must be filled out with the participants's name and address. The card is to be validated at the Control Point(s). Walkers missing a control point may be refused credit. All Start Cards are the property of the Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers and should be turned in at the completion of the walk. Eligibility All ages are welcome. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Trail Rating/Description Rated "2" We have a 5KM and 10KM option. This qualifies as a Rails to Trails event and a Cemetary Stroll event. The trail is on country roads, town street/sidewalks, along the Old Stone Arch Nature Trail - former bed of the Rock Island Railroad. One hill near the end of the trail may not be cleared after snowstorms. Trail may by slippery during cold weather. Use suntan lotion and bug spray during warm weather. Carry water on the trail. There is a restaurant and Dairy Queen near the start/finish. Pets Pets on leash are allowed except inside buildings. Service animals are welcome anywhere, of course. Please be prepared to meet the needs of your companion. Groups If you have a large group or club which would like to walk this event, please give the Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers advance notice so that plans can be made to greet and help you with registration. Elsewhere on the Web Lincoln Highway Trading Post Directions The Shell-Taylor Quick Pic is at 385th Street (M16), Shelby. From east or west, take exit 34 off Interstate 80. Turn north a short distance and the Shell station is on your right. Disclaimer The Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers, sponsors of this event, and the Shell-Taylor Quick Pic are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort has been made to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. Contact Butch 712-322-2797