In an effort to encourage community members to get moving this fall, the Coastal Health District’s Chronic Disease Prevention Team is launching Walk-tober Fest.
Walk-tober Fest gives community members a chance to get outside and chat with Coastal Health team members. Whether it inspires a new neighborhood walking club, a walking work meeting, or simply a fresh breath of air, the goal is to help everyone find simple ways to move more.
It’s easy to spend most of the day sitting still. National data indicates that people spend roughly 87% of their time indoors and average over four hours a day looking at their phones. In Georgia, that sedentary routine is reflected in health reports, with nearly a quarter of adults doing no physical activity outside of their regular job.
Walk-tober Fest aims to combat these trends by making physical activity accessible, social, and fun.
Schedule of After-Work Walks
All walks are scheduled from 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM (unless otherwise noted), and participants should meet at the building entrances:
- October 7: Chatham County Health Department — Midtown Location
- October 14: Liberty County Health Department
- October 19: Chatham County Health Department — Eisenhower Drive Location
- October 20: Bryan County Health Department — Pembroke Location
- October 21: McIntosh County Health Department
- October 26: Bryan County Health Department — Richmond Hill Location
- October 27 (5:30 PM): Long County Public Library (Note: This walk takes place prior to the first Long County Diabetes Support Group Meeting, which runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
- October 28: Effingham County Health Department
- October 29: Glynn County Health Department
All fitness levels are welcome, and no registration is required. Grab a colleague, a neighbor, or a friend and join Public Health for a breath of fresh air!
Source: coastalhealthdistrict.org
