Register for the Step To It Challenge

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Contact: 

Dianne Blaydes, Public Health Promotion, 612-348-7550

Maria Elena Baca, Communications, 612-348-7865

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Register for the Step To It Challenge

Walking the dogs

 

Get stepping for better health 

Any time in April, Hennepin County residents and visitors can sign up for the 8th annual Step to It Challenge. 

The Step To It Challenge is a fun, four-week physical activity campaign to get people moving toward a fitter spring and summer. 

In Hennepin County, 24 communities compete for three awards: 

Most Active Community

Highest total number of steps accumulated throughout the challenge

Most Active Residents 

Highest average number of steps per participant

Most Actively Engaged Community 

Highest percentage of the population participating in the Challenge

Individual awards

The top steppers older than and younger than 65 from each community also will receive two tickets to a Minnesota Twins home game. The Twins are partnering with the county to promote the Step To It Challenge.

Register or learn more: 

www.steptoit.org 

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