FAQs - Aviano Road Runners

The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) area will hopefully answer any questions you may
have about the Aviano Road Runners. If it does not, please feel free in contacting us with your question.

1. How long have the Aviano Road Runners been a running/walking group?
The history of the Road Runners can be traced back as far as 1972. Individuals from the base were looking for something more to do than the normal social gathering.

2. Why do the Aviano Road Runners meet in Roveredo In Piano versus Aviano?
The Road Runners began meeting at Roveredo as it was more of a central launching point for run/walk destinations. The meeting point has long ago become a tradition of the organization.

3. Do I have to go to the meeting place in Roveredo In Piano in order to go to the run/walk?
No, you can drive directly to any of the run/walks and either wait for the group to arrive or sign up and run/walk. If you sign up without the group, we ask that you sign up in the line for groups under the name of the Aviano Road Runners. The additional numbers help the group compete for the run/walk prizes at each event.

4. How are the yearly schedules determined for the run/walks the Road Runners attend?
Gloria attends a yearly IVV sanctioned meeting in which walks are determined for the entire year. The Road Runners normally pick their destinations a couple of months out.

5. Are there any fees associated with being part of the Road Runners?
There are no group fees for the members of the Road Runners. You can expect to pay the weekly fees for the run/walks, but that's about it.

6. Are there any benefits to being part of the Road Runners?
Each town that hosts the run/walk gives away prizes for groups attending the event. The groups with the largest amount of members attending win the prizes. The prizes range from trophies, to baskets or pasta, wines, cheese, and other wonderful items. We've seen a live pig before as well as a washing machine for first prize.

7. Are run/walks stroller friendly?
Strollers are normally fairly safe on walks that traverse flat land. Even then, a jogging stroller or something similar would be best. Many times the trails run off the beaten path and if it has been raining, there may be mud. Run/Walks with a hilly terrain would not likely be stroller friendly. While many times towns seem to keep the same marked paths, we often find that paths have been changed making each event a little more unpredictable.

8. What can I do if I lose the group while caravaning to the run/walk location?
While whoever is leading the caravan will try and keep everyone together, there is a chance that someone could be detached from the group. You can obtain the phone number of Gloria, Dave, Cathy, or Carlo before you leave the Roveredo bar. You could also print out a copy of the walk location from the web site before the walk.