The Challenges

Register on this site, then choose one of these six challenges based on a Commonwealth of Massachusetts fun fact.

The Commonwealth Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run 88 Days (at least 30 minutes per day)

Complete 88 days to celebrate the year Massachusetts became the
sixth state!

It is a 30 minute walk every other day for the duration of the challenge.

The Turnpike Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run 126.6 Miles (or about 253,000 steps)

Complete 126.6 miles to celebrate the length of the Massachusetts Turnpike from Boston to Lee!

It is about 0.7 miles or 1,380 steps a day for the duration of the challenge.

The Shoreline Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run 192 Miles (or about 384,000 steps)

Complete 192 miles to celebrate the length of the Massachusetts
shoreline!

It is about 1.1 miles or 2,090 steps a day for the duration of the challenge.

The Reservoir Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run 412 Miles (or about 824,000 steps)

Complete 412 miles to celebrate the number of gallons of water in the Quabbin Reservoir!

It is about 2.26 miles or 4,520 steps a day for the duration of the challenge.

The Capital Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run 655 Miles (or about 1,310,000 steps)

Complete 655 miles to celebrate approximately 655,000 people living in Boston!

It is about 3.6 miles or 7,200 steps a day for the duration of the challenge.

The Slam Dunk Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run 891 Miles (or about 1,782,000 steps)

Complete 891 miles to celebrate the first basketball game held in Springfield in 1891!

It is about 5 miles or 10,000 steps a day for the duration of the challenge.

The Walk Massachusetts Challenge is brought to you by the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and generously funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.