WILLIAMSBURG — BikeWalk Williamsburg will host its first-ever Mary’s Walk Williamsburg on May 4 in partnership with CultureFix and the Williamsburg Community Foundation.
The primary goal of the event is to get people out to walk, according to Bonnie Mulkey, the Executive Director for BikeWalk Williamsburg. Named after the founder and first president of the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, the event aims to continue the mission of encouraging people to get out and enjoy what Williamsburg has to offer.
All ages are welcome to participate in the event, and are welcome to start at any point on the route. Distances can be from one to ten miles depending on the walkers’ preferences.
The event promises entertainment, educational activities, garden tours, food and refreshments and other activities along the route. Walkers will experience special places easily accessible on foot in the central Williamsburg area. In addition to Route Maps, information on walking and walking infrastructure will serve to educate participants about BikeWalk Williamsburg.
The routes will be on sidewalks in the central Williamsburg area, including Merchants Square, the College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, Midtown Row, and New Town, according to organizers.
Participants will need to register online in advance for the event. It is free, however, donations are also welcome. Funds raised through sponsors and donations will be shared between BikeWalk Williamsburg and the Mary Turnbull Bike & Walk Fund at the Williamsburg Community Foundation.
For more information, visit the official website.
