Key information
- Dates: May 1–31, 2026
- Individual Goal: 8,000 steps per day
- Eligible Participants: military personnel, civilian employees, and workers at CFB Bagotville
- Registration and Tracking: Register directly in the shared Excel file (an @forces.gc.ca email address is required) under your unit’s tab.
- Questions: promosante@forces.gc.ca
Rules
- Small units: minimum 25% participation
- Large units: minimum 10% participation
- Daily step tracking is strongly recommended to help your unit climb the rankings, but is not mandatory
- Deadline for entering steps: June 1 at 10 a.m.
Rankings and Awards
Two trophies will be awarded to the units with the highest success rate, calculated based on the proportion of unit members who reached their 8,000 steps per day. These figures will be visible in the Excel file. Will a unit succeed in dethroning last year’s champions?
🏆 Large Unit
Last year, the 3 EMA stood out and took home the honors.
🏆 Small Unit
The Transition Center also shone by claiming this trophy.
Several other prizes will be drawn:
- Among participants from the winning unit
- Among participants from the unit with the highest participation rate
- Among participants who recorded their steps every day
- Among participants who reached 8,000 steps every day
Group Walks
Kickoff Walk – May 1st – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Departure from the Arena)
The kick-off walk officially marks the start of the Pedometer Challenge and Physical Activity Month. It’s an opportunity to get moving and motivate each other collectively for the 31 days ahead. Last year, nearly 80 participants gathered to kick off the Challenge in a dynamic and positive atmosphere.
Closing Walk – June 2 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Departure from the Community Center)
The closing walk is a highlight and a unifying moment to mark the end of the Pedometer Challenge and celebrate the efforts made throughout the month. The event will take place in the presence of the command team and families from the Alouette Daycare Center.
During the last edition, nearly 200 participants took part. The official presentation of the inter-unit trophies will also take place at this event. A festive event not to be missed!
