Walk on October 1, 2025 to make Iowa the healthiest state! The University of Iowa supports the Healthiest State Walk as a state-wide initiative to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.
The Healthiest State Initiative's 15th Annual Walk encourages Iowans to walk for 30 minutes on Wednesday, October 1. The theme is #StartSomewhere. You don’t have to be a marathon runner to take care of your mental and physical health. What matters is that you start somewhere, whether that be a daily walk or a healthier breakfast, small steps can make huge impacts on our health! Walking can also increase our energy, boost our mood, and it can provide opportunities for friendship, social cohesion, and supportive relationships for living a healthy lifestyle.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (Or anytime throughout the month of October!)
WHAT: Commit to and register your walk, then walk on October 1!
WHO: Walk with your coworkers, friends, or family.
How to Create a Walk or Register for an Existing Walk
Organize a walk for your department/coworkers and invite individuals to join your walk using the registration link provided once you create a walk. Use the Healthiest State Initiative Registration guide to set up your walk. Please include University of Iowa (or "UI") and your department name when creating your organization, so we can see all of the UI walks on the map!
Promote Your Walk!
Use this customizable poster to share the details of your walk with your department/coworkers.