Q: I know this is a walking challenge, but can I run?

A: Yep. Do what you’re comfortable with. 

Q: What if someone can’t walk or run without help?

A: If someone uses an assisted device to move from place to place like a wheelchair or a walker, that definitely counts.

Q:Does riding a bike count?

A: There are biking challenges out there. The Mile-A-Day challenge is specifically designed for walking, running, or skipping when applicable.

Q: Do I  have to walk every day?

A: The goal is to get in the habit of walking a mile a day, so walking every day is ideal.  However, as long as folks walk the total challenge miles in the time frame of the challenge, the challenge has been completed.

Q: What kind of miles count?

A: Intentional miles are the ones we like to see. While many people walk a Mile-A-Day doing their regular activities, the aim of our program is to encourage people to get active outside and take a walk for its own sake.

Q: How can I register a team?

A: Simply fill out this form or email [email protected]

Q: I was on a team last challenge. Do I have to register again?

A: If your team is competing in the new challenge, you will automatically be moved over to the new challenge. If your old team is no longer competing, you may select a new open team or ask to join a new team. 

Q: How are team miles calculated on the leaderboard?

A: The leaderboard is based on the average number of miles walked per team, and not the most miles walked per team. This system prevents teams with the most team members from always winning.

Q: Where should we walk?

A: We recommend that you walk outside, but beyond that, feel free to get creative! From walking around your backyard, your neighborhood, or checking out hiking trails and local parks, we recommend that you walk in places that bring you joy, making it easier for you to keep up your daily walking habit.

Q: What is the last day that I can enter miles onto the app manually?

A: Sessions can only be added manually to the app when there is an active program session aka challenge. For example, if the challenge ends on May 13th. You will not be able to enter in manual miles on the 14th.

Q: What if I have already downloaded the app and participated in a previous challenge?

A: Your user information will automatically be transferred to the next challenge. If you were on a team and that team is not competing this challenge, you may compete as an individual in one of our National teams.