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Walk Across Texas

Walk Across Texas is a FREE, 8-week walking challenge designed to help Texans be more active and establish the habit of regular physical activity. Since 1996, more than 650,000 Texans have participated in the program to significantly increase their physical activity level.

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How does it work?

Form or join a league at your office, church, school, senior center, or community group.
Then, form teams inside of your league. Up to 8 team members are encouraged to work together towards the goal of virtually walking across Texas.
Each team member’s favorite physical activities are logged as ‘miles walked’ in our online challenge tracker and contribute toward the team’s mileage total.

Year-round participation is encouraged using locally sponsored program activities, as well as with leadership provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension employees.

Ready to get started?

If you live and work in Texas, your local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agent can assist you with implementation. Please also review this guide for additional information and instructions.

Need help?

Answers to all of your questions are just a click away!

Please review the Walk Across Texas Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or download the implementation guide.

2025 Walk Across Texas Program Results

Texas counties participated

Adult program participants

Million miles logged

Average number of times per week participants took part in moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity or excercises: +1.5 (Pre: 3.1; Post: 4.6)

Average number of minutes participants took part in each moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity: +15.8 (Pre: 32; Post: 47.8)

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Participants meeting physical activity recommendations (equal to or greater than 150 minutes per week): +18% (Pre: 38%; Post: 56%)

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Selected Participant Comments

“Walk Across Texas started and has sustained motivation for me to get active. The first time I participated more than ten years ago was the beginning of my consistent exercise program. Since then, I have participated in many events including 10 half marathons, a trail marathon, 4 sprint triathlons, and several bicycle events including a 50-mile bicycle ride.”

“It pushed me to overcome barriers that I would have given up before if I was by myself. But the competition kept me looking for solutions to problems I encountered such as finding time to walk and good locations and I started listening to audio books while walking which made it more fun and something sustainable. I might not have done that without this competition and challenge. Thank you!”

“I was encouraged and held accountable by my team. I lost weight, improved muscle tone, and bonded with my husband while walking in the evening, grew a garden, and reduced stress through Zumba classes…I feel these are positive changes that I can continue.”

“Participating in the Walk Across Texas program provided numerous benefits to me. It significantly improved my physical health by encouraging regular walking, which helped enhance my cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and overall well-being. The program also provided a motivating goal, pushing me to stay consistent and achieve the challenge of walking the equivalent of 100 miles over 8 weeks. It fostered a sense of accomplishment as I reached each milestone and gave me a clear focus on staying active. Additionally, the program served as an excellent opportunity for family bonding as we walked together, supported each other, and enjoyed quality time outdoors. Overall, it was a rewarding experience that boosted my health and reinforced the importance of staying active and committed to long-term wellness.”

“I benefited because my overall health, attitude and physical well-being improved. I was motivated to continue because I had made a commitment to my team, and I was accountable to them.”