Delaware 4-H is keeping participants active at the Delaware State Fair with their third annual Get Walking challenge. Created by Lindsey Hughes and Kaitlin Rogers, the contest tracks the steps taken by participants each day to see who can accumulate the most. Initially created for 4-H members, the competition now includes all fairgoers with about 125 participants each year. There are eight age divisions, with winners in each group receiving gift cards.
The challenge aligns with Delaware 4-H’s Healthy Living Curriculum, promoting active lifestyles and hydration. Participants log their steps on a website provided before the fair begins. The original goal was to walk across America and back, but the challenge now encourages participants to accumulate as many steps as possible. This independent event encourages participants to stay active during the fair rather than being sedentary.
Kaitlin Rogers has noticed increased activity among participants, with some even starting their day with walks around the fairgrounds. The challenge pushes individuals to move more and choose walking over more passive activities like riding the trolley or sitting in their camper. Delaware 4-H’s mission of healthy living is reinforced through this challenge, motivating leaders and volunteers to prioritize physical activity and hydration. The Get Walking challenge has become a popular and fun addition to the fair, encouraging participants of all ages to stay active throughout the event.
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