Global Beat Walking Challenge
August 17 - September 14, 2026
Get on your feet and move to the rhythm of the Global Beat Walking Challenge!
Lace up your walking shoes and take a musical journey around the world as you discover talented international artists, each bringing their own unique sound, style, and rhythm. Along the way, you’ll stay active, explore new music, and maybe even find a few new favorites to add to your playlist!
Why Walking Matters
Walking is one of the simplest ways to add more physical activity to your day. Regular physical activity can help strengthen your heart and muscles, improve sleep, support brain health, and reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.
And you don't have to do it all at once. A walk around the block, a few extra trips down the hallway, walking during a break, or turning on some music and moving at home all count toward being more active.
The goal isn't perfection—it's more movement, more often.
Take the Global Beat Challenge
From August 17 through September 14, challenge yourself to keep moving while exploring music from around the world.
- 👟 Track: Your daily steps
- 🎯 Daily Step Pacer: 10,000 steps
- 🌎 Challenge Goal: 290,000 steps
- 🎶 Bonus: Discover new music while you move!
Use the 10,000-step pacer as motivation, but remember that every bit of movement adds up. Start where you are and look for simple opportunities to move more throughout your day.
Make Your Walk More Fun
Try taking your Global Beat challenge outside, walking with family or friends, exploring a new route, or creating a playlist featuring music from different countries and cultures. Changing your scenery—or your soundtrack—can make getting active feel less like exercise and more like an adventure.
Step to the beat. Discover the world. Keep moving! 🌍🎶👟