Walking is good for your health — but it can also be good for the community.
Several walking challenges and fundraisers are on the go or coming up in New West. Here’s a look at some of the walking events happening around town.
Walk30
The City of New Westminster is once again taking part in the annual WALK30 Challenge, which aims to encourage community members to walk 30 minutes (or more) a day for their health and wellness. It’s also designed to promote walking as a form of transportation.
This year’s free WALK30 Challenge runs from April 1 to 30. Community members can still sign up online.
As part of this event, Mayor Patrick Johnstone is hosting a series of walks/chats in different New West neighbourhoods.
MOVE430
KidSport is hosting the MOVE430 Challenge, a virtual event challenging people to move for 30 minutes each day in April.
Participants commit to any physical activity, such as walking, running, hiking, climbing, yoga, cycling, swimming, or working out, for at least 30 minutes every day for 30 consecutive days starting April 1, and track their progress to complete the challenge.
It’s already underway, but you can still support the cause and join the New Westminster team. The entire $30 registration fee goes to KidSport — you can determine which chapter you want your funds to go to.
Like the other chapters in Canada, KidSport New West raises money to support children who need financial assistance with sport registration fees and equipment costs.
RiverWalk
The New West Hospice Society’s annual RiverWalk fundraiser returns to the waterfront on Sunday, May 4.
The society has set a fundraising goal of $10,000 for this year’s walk, with funds helping to provide hospice programs in New Westminster.
Community members are invited to take part in the walk that’s about two kilometres along the waterfront boardwalk. It’s wheelchair and stroller accessible, and water stations will be provided along the way.
RiverWalk gets underway at 10 a.m.
Walk of Ages 2025
Walk of Ages is an opportunity for community members to raise awareness and funds for seniors who face poverty, homelessness, elder abuse, and isolation.
The Seniors Services Society of BC’s Walk of Ages 2025 event is on Sunday, June 8. It raises awareness and crucial funds for the Seniors Services Society, helping to ensure that vulnerable seniors get the housing and support they need.
Community members are invited to get involved by sponsoring the walk or participating in the event. It’s on from 10 a.m. to noon at Mercer Stadium.
