About us

South Bay Striders (SBS) have been walking together for fun, friendship and fitness since the club was formed in 1986. SBS is one of many walking clubs throughout California and the U.S., and is a member of both the California Volkssport Association (CVA) and the American Volkssport Association (AVA).

SBS sponsors a number of "year round walks" (YREs), which are available any time, as well as "event walks" (Events) which are scheduled on specific dates. Walks are nominally 10K (6 miles) and 5K (3 miles), non- competitive, and range from flat terrain through scenic neighborhoods (Difficulty rating =1) to dirt trails through the hills (rating = 4). We are equal opportunity walkers, and welcome all ages and all levels of fitness and ability.

Our YREs are located in Los Gatos, San Jose, Campbell, Santa Cruz and Capitola. Check out the route details here. We also have several Events throughout the year. Check our calendar to see what's coming up.

In addition to supporting our own walks, Striders take advantage of the many other walks sponsored by our sister clubs throughout the U.S. and, well, the world (International Volkssport Verein - IVV). Our members have walked in all 50 states, plus Germany, Sweden, Estonia, South Africa, Australia, and British Columbia. In 2011 a number of us will be going to an international walking event in Turkey. Want to come along?