Join The 30-Day Outdoor Movement Challenge

Get outside, meet new people & win prizes starting November 1

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Ready To Get Outside, Move Your Body & Meet Local Calgarians?

Then join our 5th Annual 30-Day Outdoor Movement Challenge this November! 

Kickstart healthy habits or maintain your current ones as we transition from fall into winter here in Calgary. It’s easy to cozy up inside, but we all know how GOOD it is for our minds, bodies and souls to get out of the house + into the outdoors!

WARNING: Participating in this challenge may boost your immunity, strengthen muscles, enhance vitamin D levels, manage weight, reduce stress + anxiety, improve mood, promote better sleep, combat fatigue, increase clarity… should we go on?!

How This 30-Day Challenge Works

It’s super simple — move your body outside for 30 minutes daily, as often as you want!

You can walk, run, hike, bike, you name it. As long as you’re moving, we’re happy! We encourage you to get outside at least 5x/week. 

When does the challenge take place?

This is a 30-day challenge running from November 1-30, 2025.

Where does the challenge take place?

Anywhere outdoors! This is a self-led challenge with daily accountability + 3 optional in-person meet-ups.

So you can walk around your neighbourhood, explore Calgary parks, bike around the city, hike a mountain trail, or mix it up!

who can participate?

This challenge is open to anyone who lives in or near Calgary — all ages and experience levels are welcome!

If you want to invite someone who does NOT live near Calgary, they’re welcome to join + participate too. However they will not be eligible for in-person meet-ups or local business prizes. 

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Everything Included When You Sign Up

  • Receive daily accountability to track your movement + create a healthy, lasting habit.
  • Join a community of like-minded people to inspire you + keep you movtivated!
  • Meet rad humans in real life with 3 optional in-person meet-ups around Calgary: Nov 1, Nov 15, Dec 1.
  • Feel good about $5 of your entry fee going to a local non-profit, Inn From The Cold.
  • The chance to win a THOUSAND dollars in local business prizes by simply participating in the Challenge!
Simply participating enters you into $1,000 of prizes...
  • 2-Night Stay at the Banff Boutique Inn ($500 Value)
  • Dinner For 2 at Nourish Bistro in Banff ($100 Value)
  • Food & Tune-up Giftcards from Velet Bike Ski Cafe ($100 Value)
  • Tea & Teaware Giftcards from The Naked Leaf ($100 Value)
  • Food & Outdoor Supplies Giftcards from Briden Solutions ($100 Value)
  • Food & Drink Giftcards from Haven House Cafe ($100 Value)
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Over 100 Calgarians Joined Last Year

"Highly recommend! I needed motivation and this challenge inspired me to keep moving. My knees are stronger, I'm more energized, and it gave me time away from distractions. Kelsey and Alex are great!"
— Doreen R.
"This challenge gets better every year! It helped me get outside 28/30 days, especially after work and away from screens. Great sense of community working together to reach our goals. Loved the meet-ups!"
— Barb L.
"I clocked over 200 kms this month! I challenged myself to walk longer and take new paths. This was a fun way to stay motivated, great way to get outside, and even better network of people."
— Cassie M.
"My biggest win was getting outside on days when I really didn't want to! Great feeling of accomplishment. This challenge is very motivating and Kelsey and Alex are inspirational."
— Jamie F.
"I walked every day during this challenge! I lacked motivation before starting, and I was surprised I had more energy and could walk further every day. Joining will definitely inspire you to explore."
— Denise C.
"If you want motivation to get outside, this challenge is for YOU. Not only did I meet amazing people, but I found hidden Calgary gems I've never seen before (and I've lived here for years). This group is truly special!"
— Lisa G.
"I was a little hesitant paying for the challenge, but it was great value! I'd fallen out of my routine, so this got me out the door. Just 30 minutes outside makes a huge difference and helped me rebalance."
— Holly H.
"I did my 2 longest hikes of the year during this challenge! I loved seeing everyone's photos and how much they enjoyed spending time in nature their own way."
— David F.
"I feel more energized and happy! The in-person meet-ups are so fun, and I didn't miss a single day of activity. Overcoming something as simple as 'I don't feeling like it' is a small but worthy win."
— Caroline H.
"Before the challenge, I didn't explore much outside my neighbourhood. I wanted to find new parks and people to do it with, and I did! I felt my spirit lift, and I walked 189 kms!"
— Jane H.
"I was feeling stuck and frustrated, so this challenge gave me the motivation and accountability I needed. I really started believing I could do it. I'm happier, stronger, more myself, and the meet-ups were fantastic!"
— Monique W.

FAQs

can i participate if i don't live in calgary?

Yes — the more, the merrier! You’ll still receive daily accountability + can participate on Instagram for extra motivation. However if you don’t live within driving distance to Calgary, you will not be able to join our in-person meet-ups, and you are not eligible for local business prizes.

Do I have to move every single day?

Inside the Challenge, you’ll set your own goal and will be entered to win prizes every single time you log a daily outdoor activity. So what does that look like for you? We encourage you to move outside at least 5x/week to create a healthy habit. 

How do the local business prizes work?

There’s 1 Grand Prize Draw for people who complete 20+ days of movement, and plenty of Participation Prizes that you’ll enter by completing 1-2 daily actions to increase your chances of winning — all while getting outside + moving your body. We’ll send the full details when you sign up!

Can I start before or after November 1st?

You sure can! Feel free to start before November to start creating your healthy habit ahead of time (but these won’t count towards the challenge). You can join anytime after November 1, because we want to help you MOVE outdoors! And you can still win local business prizes. 

can i participate if I'm travelling in November?

You bet! You can move your body outside anytime, anywhere. So whether you’re at home, on vacation or away on a work trip, you can keep logging your movement.

Commit To Fresh Air, Daily Movement & Outdoor Fun This November

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