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Walking is a simple activity that brings many benefits to people and communities

You could be an award-winner with your council area having the most events registered or by creating the most innovative event.

There are so many good reasons to walk—walking creates healthier, happier individuals, safer communities, cleaner and more liveable environments and reduces pressure on our transport system.  It's a great way to connect people and communities.  By organising a Walktober event, your community can enjoy all the positive rewards that walking can bring.

The Challenge – if you choose to accept it …

For a whole month, Walktober supports local government, community groups and organisations to hold a walking event for their community. Last year over 500 events and 90,000 people participated.

This year Walktober is stirring things up a bit with a light-hearted competition. The Walktober Community Challenge encourages your community to 'set the pace' and have the most events registered within your council area during October.

Everyone can get involved

Organisations, groups and clubs such as community health centres, councils, workplaces, schools, childcare centres, government agencies, social and sporting groups are encouraged to coordinate one (or more!) walking events or activities during the month.

Not sure what you can do?

If you already have a walk organised during October, simply add it to the Walktober Community Events.  Register your event online and you will automatically be part of the Community Challenge!

Or, if your group doesn't have a walk organised—what about planning one?

There are many types of events you could run:

  • A walk followed by an Open House at your club with morning/afternoon tea

  • A guided historic walk

  • A walk to a local café or park for a BBQ, picnic or breakfast

  • A pram walk for new mothers, fathers, grandparents

Register your walk with Walktober, promote it, get your community walking and have some fun!  Walktober has more ideas and resources to help you and your organisation get people walking. See Walking resources.