Walk Kansas is a physical activity program held each Spring. The program helps participants lead a healthier life by encouraging them to be more active, make better nutrition choices, and learn positive ways to deal with stress.
Walk Kansas is a team-based program. Teams can be family, coworkers, friends, community organization members, neighbors, or part of a faith-based community.
- Groups of six form a team
- One serving as the captain
- Team members do not have to live in the same town, county, state or country.
Get your walking shoes ready – it's time for Walk Kansas 2024!
March 31 - May 25, 2024
Registration opens March 4th. Register now!
- Join a team
- Select a challenge
- Get registered by April 13th
- Learn with the Walk Kansas newsletter
- Try a healthful recipe
- Participate in local classes, programs and events
During the 8 weeks
- Log and report minutes of physical activity
- Report amount of fruits and vegetables eaten
What activities count?
- Any moderate or vigorous intensity activity. Learn more from this Activity Guide.
- Strengthening exercises also count and these activities are part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Choose Healthy Eating!
- Change beverage choices
- Report fruits and vegetables you eat. How much is enough?
- For most adults, the recommendation is approximately 1 ½ cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily. The amount varies depending on your age, sex and level of physical activity.
Have questions about Walk Kansas?
Contact Amy Draut at 316-660-0119 or email amydraut@ksu.edu.
