The Walk1200km challenge is helping thousands of people improve their health and fitness. Don’t just take our word for it, here is what some participants say.

“I have talked about this challenge to all my friends and work colleagues as a way to motivate you each day to get out there.”

– Karen Murray (featured)

“Walk1200km is an epic supportive community. It’s a challenge that’s at your own pace, in your space. Whether you reach 500, 1200 or 2000km … You’re out there doing it. I love it!”

– Annette Webb

“I could easily have given up when I was battling injury and post-Covid fatigue, and ended up back in my sedentary ways. The support I got here reminded me that what I was doing was valid and valued, even when it felt like ‘nothing’ or ‘not enough’, and got me back going again.

– Donnelle Cheree

“It has been so beneficial to my mental and physical wellbeing throughout the whole year. It has kept me motivated to ‘just get out the door’. I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s total and can’t wait to restart on January 1, 2025 – and increase those kilometres! This is an excellent, inspirational challenge.”

– Beth Attwood

“Great motivational way to keep you going, I highly recommend. Looking forward to finishing 2024 and kicking off 2025.”

– Barry Easton

“It really forces me to get out for my walks. I love the challenge of seeing how many kilometres I can do in a week. I’ve been telling heaps of people about it.”

– Bernadette Reedy

“It has encouraged me to walk especially when not motivated to do so. I always think…I’m getting behind, better get out there!”

– Frances Carey

“The challenge is a tidy piece of self motivation, but it is also a community that’s supportive and sharing. To me, there is no downside. We all have a common, shared, but individual goal, and individual responsibility, but the sense of ongoing achievement and recognition is worth every step.”

– Stuart Hill

“I am planning to do it again in 2025 and aim to increase the distance a little bit. Definitely endorse it!”

– Gaye Davis

“After a year of cancer scares and a diagnosis of osteo arthritis in my spine, this challenge has kept me moving when the odds were pretty much stacked against me. I found a way to gently walk almost every day. It adds up. I haven’t climbed mountains, I haven’t gone on long hikes, I have just walked to work, at lunch and sometimes even home.”

– Joanne Gardner

“The challenge is with yourself but the support from the team of other participants is huge. Their stories are inspiring and if you take one extra step as a result, then you’re winning already.”

– Rachel Simpson