May Madness Walking Challenge

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The May Madness Walking Challenge is a month long walking challenge from May 1st - May 31st where teams compete to win prizes as they increase their activity level. All you need is a pedometer and access to this website in order to track your steps. At the end of the month, awards will be given to the teams who walk the furthest (first, second and third prizes), for the Most Creative Team Name, Most Improved Team, Most Improved Individual, Most Inspirational Individual, and Most Creative Photo.

If you are not an athlete- do not worry! In order to make this event competitive for everyone, we limit the number of steps that count towards prizes to an average of 10,000 steps a day AND award bonus points of 1000 steps a day to people who are consider themselves 'getting active'.

NOTE: ALL STEPS MUST BE ENTERED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST!

Awards will be given for the teams in each district who have walked the most steps
1st Place:
Walking Challenge Sweatshirt
2nd Place:
Walking Challenge T Shirts
3rd Place:
Walking Challenge Water Bottles

And for: (exact prizes to be announced)
• Most Creative Team Name
• Most Improved Team
• Most Improved Individual
• Most Inspirational Individual
• Most Creative Photo

*all prizes are supported through the King County- Steps to a Healthier US project

We have a limited number
pedometers that we got a special
deal on ($10 each). To order a
pedometer please fill out and
complete this form.

Download the Latest Update
» WC Update #1

Downloadable Event Flyers
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Changes From Last Year

This year your steps will be averaged over the course of a week before the ‘ceiling’ is applied. So, if you take 15,000 steps one day and 5,000 the next, your average for those two days is 10,000. Last year, we limited you to just 10,000 steps per a day.

You must record your steps on a weekly basis. The website will not allow you to change or enter steps that were made more than 7 days in the past.

You will be able to download the results of all of your schools or departments teams if you want to have your own school or department competition

WALKING INFORMATION

Walking Clubs:
» Emerald City Walkers (Volkssporting)
» Sounds Steps- (for folks >50)

For Places to Walk Locally:
» King County Parks and Recreation
» Seattle Parks and Recreation

Community Walking Events:
» Race for the Cure
» Asthma Walk

Walking Advocacy:
» Feet First

Walking Resources:
» Seattle Government Pedestrian Info
» http://www.racecenter.com
» www.active.com

» More Information on Walking

What is a pedometer and where
can I get one?

A pedometer is a small device worn on your waistband or on your leg that counts the number of steps that you take. The best pedometers are made in Japan and will cost ~$20. We have a limited number pedometers that we got a special deal on ($10 each). To order a pedometer please fill out and complete this form.

» More information on pedometers, how to wear them, where to buy them, etc.

Q. Can I sign up all the team members or do they all need to sign themselves up?

A. One person will need to set up the team on the website. Please see the instructions page for how to do this. Once the team is set up, individual team members can log in, enter their steps, and check their weekly totals.

» Download Registration Instructions

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This event is sponsored by Steps to Health, King County