Step right up! The 26th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day is Oct. 12. Students and families are encouraged to leave motorized vehicles at home and either walk, ride bikes, or roll on 2- or 4-wheels to school!

Active trips to school enable children to incorporate the regular physical activity they need each day while also forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones, muscles and joints, and it decreases the risk of obesity. In contrast, insufficient physical activity can contribute to chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and stroke.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children and adolescents get one hour or more of physical activity each day. Research suggests that physically active kids are more likely to become healthy, physically active adults, underscoring the importance of developing the habit of regular physical activity early.

Register to participate in Walk Bike & Roll to School