Already getting your steps in this month? Ohio's America 250 statewide walking challenge is underway as part of celebrations marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
Participants who log 25 miles during September can earn an exclusive commemorative prize. If you're already racking up steps, here's what you'll get for crossing the finish line.
America 250-Ohio walk is here. What are the prizes?
According to organizers, prizes include:
- A commemorative medal
- A commemorative enamel pin
- A commemorative certificate
Organizers told The Columbus Dispatch the medal and pin feature the Walking Challenge logo. Participants must provide a mailing address when registering, and prizes will be mailed to those who complete the challenge.
How to join the challenge
Organizers say that those who complete the challenge earn a prize. Here's how to sign up.
- Download the Pacer app.
- Register using challenge code AM250OH.
- Walk anywhere in Ohio during September and track a cumulative 25.0 miles in the app.
The challenge is not a single 25-mile race or route. Participants
can spread their 25 miles across multiple walks throughout September.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Walk 25 miles in Ohio in September, earn these prizes
