Kick off the school year with a healthy new habit this Walk to School Day, October 2, 2019
Register your event now and we'll send you free resources (while supplies last)!
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, hundreds of schools and 
thousands of Minnesota students, parents and community members will walk and bicycle to school in celebration of Walk to School Day.
Walk to School Day provides students and families the opportunity to reconnect with the simple joys of walking to school while reaping the benefits of increased physical activity, reduced traffic congestion, and arriving at school ready to learn.
Getting involved can be as simple as making an announcement over the school intercom or as involved as coordinating a neighborhood walk with your elected officials, parents, teachers, and community members. Either approach is fun and educational for students, parents and community members alike.
Schools interested in participating can register their event by Sept. 25 at walkbiketoschool.org in order to receive educational bookmarks, stickers, reflective zipper pulls, and other marketing materials for the day of the event.
Snap Photos and Win:
Walk to School Day Photo Contest
This year Minnesota Safe Routes to School is sponsoring a Walk to School Day Photo Contest. On Wednesday, October 2nd, take pictures of your students walking or bicycling to school and post to the MnSRTS Facebook page, with the hashtag #mnwalks. The winning photo will receive bragging rights!
More information on the contest
Walk to School Day Resources
This Walk to School Day, the Minnesota Safe Routes to School Resource Center can help you pull off your event with fun marketing materials including posters, intercom announcements, press releases and more.
Walk to School Day Toolkit
Use these free tools to help promote your Walk to School Day event. All PowerPoint files are customizable; please update the documents with local school information before exporting or printing.
