Grab some friends and create a team to compete in the sixth annual Starkville Stride Challenge in 2027!
Teams will compete to win a trophy while individuals on a team may be entered into drawings for weekly and end-of-challenge door prizes donated by local businesses.
Put on your good walking shoes, suit up, and get moving Starkville!
Register Now
Sign up for the Starkville Stride Challenge!
How it Works
The entry fee is $10 per individual. Fill out the registration form and pay the entry fee. You’ll receive an email with a link to sign up for the Wellbeing+ app, our fitness tracker. This app can be used on any smart device to track your activity.
Walk as much as you can between March 2 and April 13th to compete for the team and individual prizes.
Teams
Teams can be entered in the small team (3 to 7 members), mid-size team (8 – 15 members) or large team (16 or more members) divisions. For those that want to participate as individuals, you can join the Community Team on the Wellbeing+ app.
All participants will get a registration bag full of health and wellness information, coupons from local businesses, and more.
Program Schedule
Each week we are hosting health and fitness programs and classes on our Facebook page. Tune in live or find the links to previously recorded programs listed on this page. We hope to see you there! We are adding new programs regularly, so check back for updated information.
View all our Starkville Stride fitness and health videos on YouTube or watch them on Facebook
Prizes
Team Prizes
The team with the highest number of steps in each team division (small, mid-size, or large) will be awarded a trophy.
Door Prizes
- Coming soon
Weekly Door Prizes
Each week, winners will be drawn randomly from the following weekly step totals for door prizes donated by local Starkville businesses.
25,000 to 49,999 weekly steps
50,000 to 74,999 weekly steps
75,000 or more weekly steps
Program Partners
The Starkville Stride Challenge is brought to you by:
Where to Exercise
Whether you want to hike, bike, or stroll, Starkville has the spot for you. Find the best place for your Striding, by visiting one of the spots listed below.
Downtown Starkville Walking Tours
We’ve put together a collection of self-guided walking tours so you can experience the charm and energy of our community at your own pace. Whether you’re looking to snap photos at our vibrant street murals, uncover rich local history, or sample local boutiques and bites from the Cotton District all the way to Main Street, there is a route tailored just for you. Grab your walking shoes, pick your path, and let’s dive into what makes our downtown so special!
