The 2026 Get Moving Challenge is about Moving at Every Age & Stage. We want everyone to participate and find ways to incorporate physical activity in any form. It’s good for us physically, but movement also brings us together, sparking joy and camaraderie. So grab your friends and family, old and young, big and small, and join us in this challenge.
Printable Registration Form (can be returned to McDowell Wellness Center or dropped off at the Kick off Event)
- This is a free six-week challenge beginning April 19.
- Track your minutes of physical activity and submit them weekly to be eligible for weekly prizes.
- Everyone who completes the challenge with at least five weeks of submissions earns a free t-shirt
- You will receive weekly newsletters with challenge updates as well as health and wellness information and healthy recipes.
- Newsletters will feature articles on women’s health called “The Unbreakable Corner”, which will focus on nutrition & exercise for perimenopause, menopause & beyond (based on the book, Unbreakable by Vonda Wright, MD).
- Weekly mini challenges will focus on different aspects of movement such as cardio, strength, agility, balance & flexibility.
- Get Moving Instructions & logs may be picked up at the Kick Off or at McDowell Wellness Center beginning April 1.
Just Get Physical Kick-Off Event:
Sunday, April 19 at Millenium Park Kroger-Rotary (Large) Shelter
2:30 pm: All Ages All Stages Bike Ride- a gentle family/group bike ride on a short, traffic-free route. Join us on bikes, trikes & adaptive tricycles.
3:00 pm: Fun 2 mile walk/run with a variety of activities throughout the course
Pre-diabetes screening available (first 50 screened receive a free t-shirt).
*80’s workout attire encouraged but not required.
Sponsors & Donations Needed
We could not offer this challenge with free shirts and prizes without the support of our community. Please consider sponsorship or donations. Click on the link for more information: