Nordic Pole Walking
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Central · Olin Park / near downtown
Materials included
Join this clubListings last checked Sep 21, 2026
There are 2 club listings in Madison, with listed prices from $9–$35. 2 are recurring. Last verified Sep 21, 2026.
From 2 listed starting prices on this page (free classes excluded).
Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.
Price basis varies by source: venue-website prices are net; Eventbrite listings include the platform's service fee and tax.
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Central · Olin Park / near downtown
Materials included
Join this clubMadison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Central · Olin Park / near downtown
Price note: $35 (MSCR course #53735)
Join this clubNo classes match those filters.
| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Pole Walking | $9 ($9 (MSCR course #54072). Poles are provided.) | 1 hour | All levels | Active adults (50+) wanting to learn nordic pole technique. |
| Walk Abouts | $35 ($35 (MSCR course #53735)) | 1 hour | All levels | Active adults (50+) who can walk two miles and want a led, brisk weekly walk. |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Central | All levels | $9 | 2 | Olin Park / near downtown |
Of the 2 walking clubs in Madison with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $22, ranging from $9 to $35. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Most walks are drop-in, but a few venues — parks, museums, some health programmes — ask you to register so they know who's coming. Check the booking link on the walk card.
Most walks run three to five miles over 60 to 90 minutes at a conversational pace, and many groups split into faster and slower packs after the first mile. Where the organiser publishes a route length, the listing shows it.
Wear shoes you've already broken in and bring water. For longer trail walks the organiser's page lists anything else to carry — layers are useful because most groups walk rain or shine.
Almost all of them. Leaders usually introduce newcomers to the group, and pace-specific walks say so in the listing — you won't be left behind on a general club walk.
A walking club is the lowest-commitment fitness membership that exists: no dues, no sign-up contract, no equipment — in our five cities, nearly every group in these guides is free to join and free to attend. You show up at the meeting point, walk, and leave when the walk ends. It's also the most beginner-friendly format we list: no skill level, no tryout, and no minimum pace.
We're adding more city guides as each one proves out. Meanwhile, these neighboring guides are live: