Each month, three new #microchallenges are set to add interest and silliness to your kilometres.

These three fun #microchallenges will help you better appreciate your surroundings and have fun on your walks. Our favourite six #microchallenge completers receive a Walk1200km badge, while the best entry for each challenge receives a prize from our partners. 

#microchallenge16: Walk a kilometre in a perfectly straight line

Take a selfie with the path stretching into the distance alongside a screen grab from your app showing how straight and long your line was. No backtracking! #microchallenge16

Partner prize: A pair of feet-comforting Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks.

#microchallenge17: Take a photo of a dog that does not belong to you

Cute is the name of the game! Instant badge for anyone who photographs Badger, the Further Faster shop dog, pictured here – find him at 57A Buchan St, Christchurch. #microchallenge17

Partner prize: A $100 voucher from retail partner Further Faster

#microchallenge18: Your favourite walking kit

Tell us about your favourite walking kit and what makes it so special. It could be a pack, footwear, a pair of shorts, your Walk1200km badge or anything else you love to take with you. Photograph the gear on one of your walks, then share its story. Thanks to Louise Slocombe for this idea. #microchallenge18

Partner prize: Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX boots worth $480!

How to enter 

You must be a registered Walk1200km participant to win (register at wildernessmag.co.nz). Take a photo of yourself completing the challenge (yes, people make a photo more interesting and winsome!) and share it on the Walk1200km Facebook group with a descriptive caption and using the relevant hashtag – e.g. #microchallenge13 – by May 19 (or email walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz with the relevant hashtag in the subject line and the description in the email). Winners will be published in the July 2024 issue.

Got an idea for a challenge? Email walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz