An “Elite Walker” competition will be part of the 2019 Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) fitness challenge . Organizers of the WLP event want to challenge those participants who are ready to step-up and increase their walking this summer.


Walkers who want to participate in the Elite Walker challenge can sign on by emailing [email protected].  They then will be sent an entry form they will fill out as they accomplish the four challenges needed to be eligible for an Elite Walker t-shirt and a drawing for Lake City Chamber Bucks.


To quality as an Elite Walker participants must accomplish four requirements.

• During the 10 week period log a total of 2,500 minutes or more of walking, running, biking, swimming or other moderate physical activity.
• Achieve a coverall bingo on the walking bingo card they will receive when they register.
• Walk the entire length of the Riverwalk and back, 5 miles, once during the 10 week period.
• Attend 4 or more of the group walking events that will be he held on Wednesday evening throughout the summer.

Elite Walker participates will need to turn in their  completed entry form by the finale event on  August 21.

​All others who want to participate in the 2019 WLP challenge can sign up at Treats and Treasures on Washington St, Anytime Fitness on N 7th Street and online at walkinglakepepin.com.

This year’s theme is “PARK and WALK, Just for the Health of It!”   WLP hopes to encourage all Lake Citians to get out of their cars and walk this summer to achieve the health benefits of physical activity.
 Questions call Patty Svien 345-4383.


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