Move for a Cause: Join the 100 Miles in May Challenge
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Spring in Alaska means longer days, melting trails, and a renewed energy to get outside and get moving. It’s the perfect time to join the 100 Miles in May challenge — a month-long wellness movement that invites Alaskans to celebrate physical activity in all forms while supporting healthier futures for our youth.
What Is 100 Miles in May?
Organized by Healthy Futures of Alaska, 100 Miles in May is a fun, friendly challenge to encourage people of all ages and abilities to stay active throughout the month of May. The goal is simple: log 100 miles of movement over the course of the month. You can track actual mileage or convert minutes of activity into miles using a handy conversion chart — making it inclusive no matter your pace, space, or ability.
It’s not a race. It’s a celebration of movement, health, and community connection.
How You Move Is Up to You
One of the best parts of the challenge is that it recognizes movement in all forms. You don’t have to be an ultra-runner or cyclist to participate. In fact, many people discover just how much they move throughout the day once they start tracking.
Here are some of the ways you can log your miles:
🥾 Everyday Movement
Walking the dog
Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
Walking your kids to school
Strolling with a friend during lunch break
🚴♂️ Active Transportation
Biking to work or errands
Skateboarding or rollerblading
Walking to your local coffee shop
🌿 Outdoor Fun
Hiking or trail running
Gardening or yard work
Paddling, canoeing, or kayaking
Spring skiing or snowmachining (yep, it still counts in parts of Alaska!)
🧘 Indoor & Low-Impact Movement
Yoga, pilates, or stretching
Physical therapy routines
House cleaning or dancing in your living room
Every 30 minutes of movement can be logged as 1 mile using the Healthy Futures time-to-mile conversion, so even those who can’t track distance can still join in meaningfully.
Why It Matters
Movement is essential for our physical and mental well-being. It improves heart health, strengthens muscles and bones, reduces stress, and boosts mood. For communities in Alaska—where isolation, long winters, and limited recreational access can pose barriers—creating simple, supportive ways to move more makes a big difference.
Participating in 100 Miles in May isn’t just about individual wellness—it’s a chance to model healthy habits for our families, cheer each other on, and get reconnected after a long winter.
Your Movement Supports Alaska Youth
While participation is free, many individuals and teams choose to donate or fundraise during the challenge. Donations go directly to support Healthy Futures, an Alaska-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing physical activity in children and youth.
With funds raised, Healthy Futures provides:
Free physical activity logbooks for schools across Alaska
Support for after-school programs and community activity events
Tools and inspiration to help kids get 60 minutes of movement daily
Your steps, spins, paddles, and stretches help build a culture of wellness for the next generation of Alaskans.
How to Join
It’s easy to get started:
Create a free account and join our team (or start your own!)
Begin logging your movement starting TODAY, May 1st
If you’re part of our community, be sure to join our team and move with us! Together, we can make a powerful impact — for ourselves, our neighbors, and Alaska’s youth.
Let’s Move Together
No matter your pace, your style of movement, or your mileage, you belong in this challenge. Join us for 100 Miles in May and let’s move toward a healthier, stronger Alaska — one mile at a time.
And here’s a little extra motivation: the Sunshine CHC team member who logs the most miles by the end of May will win a prize pack including a gym bag, a reusable water bottle, and a yoga mat! So get moving, track your progress, and let’s have some fun while supporting a great cause.
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