Caption: Throwback to our World Walking Day 2025: proving that walking for health is at least 80% catching up and laughing, and 20% actual cardio. Ready to do it again? 
Hi Local Guides, 2026 World Walking Day is coming soon! 
As you know, we commemorate World Walking Day (find more details on How To Get Involved section) every year, traditionally on the first Sunday of October. This year, we celebrate on Sunday, October 4th!
Last year, at 
Mapping Meets Movement: Celebrate World Walking Day, October 5th! - Connections & celebrations - Local Guides Connect, we explored how Mapping Meets Movement, the idea that every step we log isnāt just great cardio, but also our best tool for mapping safer, more pedestrian-friendly, and accessible neighborhoods.
Starting at 10:00 AM local time, people across all 24 time zones will pass the baton for TAFISA World Walking Day: 24 Hours Around the Globe under UNESCO patronage!
Plot Twist: We Donāt Actually Have to Just Walk!
Caption: Holding the 2025 flyer, look closely at the logo! Whether we roll, cycle, swim, or run, TAFISA welcomes every form of movement. 
Hereās the fun part: while itās called World Walking Day, TAFISA knows that movement comes in all flavors.
Not in the mood to walk? No problem! Run, cycle, swim, paddle, or skate! TAFISAās registration welcomes any movement that gets your heart pumping. The mission isnāt perfect form; itās passing your baton for a cause you care about.
As the WHO puts it: any movement beats zero, and more is better. Getting 150ā300 minutes of weekly moderate cardio isnāt just a guideline globally; it prevents up to 5 million premature deaths a year. So move however you like, just donāt stay glued to the couch! 
Walking & Movement: Myths vs. Facts 
Because walking looks almost too simple, the internet is full of quirky fitness folklore. Letās bust four of the biggest myths:
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Myth 1: 10,000 steps a day, or it doesnāt count.
Fact: The ā10,000ā number was invented by a 1965 Japanese pedometer ad, not a lab! Clinical studies show that heart health and longevity benefits kick in between 6,000 and 8,000 steps. Every step counts!
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Myth 2: Walking isnāt ārealā cardio.
- Fact: Brisk walking, where you can talk comfortably but canāt talk or sing is gold-standard moderate aerobic exercise. It strengthens your heart and regulates blood sugar, with zero pounding on your joints.
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Myth 3: You need 45 straight minutes for results.
- Fact: Science loves āmovement snacks.ā Three brisk 10-minute walks throughout the day deliver the same metabolic and cardiovascular perks as one continuous 30-minute session.
Disclaimer: All health facts and myth-busting insights shared here are curated from reputable, peer-reviewed public health guidelines and clinical consensus sources, including the WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour.
How to Join the Relay:
Register 
: World Walking Day. Once registered, you will receive an email notification.
- Prepare Your Baton: Create and customize your baton using the template.
- Mobilize Your Network: Share on social media with #worldwalkingday to invite others.
- Share Your Video: Post your photo/video with #worldwalkingday to join the global relay, Tag TAFISA Instagram Official
Tagging a few friends from last yearās walk, Connect post threads and friends who are walkers, runners etc 
@indahnuria @Radjasitanggang @jenatans @Dwiapril @budisatriop @inafithri @feMz @RahmatHarmanP @RivaniRahmadani @Ddimitra @RahmatHarmanP @RivaniRahmadani @feMz @Ifauzi @360bymiftah @aditp2000 @Astari @Ratri @AriefSusiloWibowo @Fakhriy_D @Gurukrishnapriya @AnshukMitra @Sagir @JordanBurleson @Jesi @LightRich @LaloPadilla @Bere_Marichi @Janis_delaluz @ErnestoGZamora @cuicani @Lizyeth_Villanueva @marcorp @MrFreez @Onnalee13 @AndiBrata @SetyawatiAnik @elyudith @syaubananas @Velvel @inadwiana @NunungAfuah @irulmusmus @JeffryRisandy @Soykot_azam @SophatCHY @KhamphoutS and many more ā¦ please share to your community!
Shoes on, screens off. Going solo or with a group are both awesome. Letās pass the baton and make healthy, active living second nature for all of us! 
Cheers 
A solid walk paired with gym mobility work is the ultimate combo. I remember that you also joined this last year.