ERIE, PA — Step It Up Erie County returns! Mark your calendar for the kick-off event on September 16th, 2026 (time and location to be determined). The deadline to register is September 15th at 4pm. The challenge will run for 6 weeks through October 27th, 2026.
Step It Up Erie County is Erie County Department of Health’s annual county-wide fitness challenge designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being through daily movement and community building.
Erie County businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to create teams and compete to have the most physical activity tracked over the duration of the challenge. Participation is free and includes access to activities like a Farmers Market Walk n’ Tour and fitness bingo, grand prizes, and a chance to claim a Step It Up Erie County traveling trophy! Although you must be 18+ to register and compete in this challenge, families are still highly encouraged to include children in physical activities and community events!
- Free and open to all Erie County residents
- Must be 18+ years of age to register
- Challenge duration: September 16th – October 27th, 2026
- Registration deadline: 4pm on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Kick-off event: September 16th, 2026 (time & location TBD)
- Award ceremony: October 30th, 2026 (tentative, Halloween themed!)
Learn more and register for free at stepituperiecounty.org! Questions or comments about Step It Up Erie County can be directed to the program coordinator at 814-451-7872 or [email protected].
