Join ODU Recreation & Wellness for the Exercise is Medicine® 8-Hour Walking Challenge as we compete against colleges and universities across the country! Between 9 AM–5 PM on October 6, track your steps and help ODU climb the national leaderboard. Every step counts toward our campus total while promoting physical activity and healthy living.
Join the Challenge Now!
Participation is open to current ODU students, faculty, and staff. To participate:
- Download the StepUp app.
- Create your account and connect your preferred step-tracking method.
- Search for and join the “ODU Rec Well 2026” group.
- Please use your first and last name when joining so we can identify ODU participants.
You can join the StepUp group now and start getting familiar with the app. Then, on October 6, track your steps and help ODU compete against other institutions nationwide!
What’s Happening on October 6?
Stop by throughout the day for tabling, snacks, raffle opportunities, and ways to get moving while adding steps to ODU’s total.
Group Walk | 12:30–1:30 PM
Don’t want to walk alone? Meet us at the Kaufman Mall Fountain for a group walk! Connect with other ODU students, faculty, and staff while getting your steps in and helping ODU climb the leaderboard.
Join the ODU Rec Well 2026 StepUp group today and help ODU climb the national leaderboard on October 6!
