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Walk Michigan!
Walk Michigan! is a state-wide non-competitive program first established in 1985. Walk Michigan! invites residents from across the state to pursue a healthy lifestyle by walking regularly. Local parks and recreation agencies schedule and coordinate group walks, which take place in local parks, trails and recreation areas.
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Walk Michigan! Agency Information
- The program can be coordinated by any community agency.
- You will be providing an opportunity for physical activity that makes people stronger and more energetic, prevents weight gain, and helps to lower anxiety and stress.
- You can offer individuals the opportunity to walk for the sheer enjoyment of it. Add to that the health benefits derived from walking and the enjoyment of community parks, and we have reached our goal. The events are all free—there are no entry fees or pledges required from the walkers.
- A Coordinator’s Manual (or CD) with marketing ideas, reporting documents and useful information will be provided to you.
- You are encouraged to post your walks on the MRPA Walk Michigan! online calendar.
- Partnerships with local businesses or organizations can enhance your program.
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Great Goal — the Labor Day Bridge Walk
A trip for 2 (two) to Mackinac Island on Labor Day weekend to walk the Bridge with the Governor and thousands of walking enthusiasts is a great incentive to keep people walking. If communities or sponsors purchase the trip package, each time a walker participates in a WALK MICHIGAN! event, they sign a registration card and have the chance to win the trip to Mackinac Island. The WALK MICHIGAN! package can also be purchased as a travel program for individuals. The Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk package is a four-day/three night stay on Mackinac Island at the beautiful Mission Point Resort beginning Friday evening and culminating in the bridge walk and brunch on Monday morning.
To download a Labor Day Bridge Walk registration form, click here.
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