Everyone is invited to joint the kick off for the 2018 Walking Lake Pepin fitness challenge.  The event will be a group walk starting at the Lake City Area Arts building on 220 E. Chestnut.  The group will hear a member of the arts organization present a brief overview of the events and activities that this group has to offer.  The group will then head down the River Walk to Roschen Park and back. 

T-shirts with the logo "Walking to Wellness" can be ordered at Treats and Treasures by  June 13th.  The cost is $15 and payment required with order. 

Walking Lake Pepin 2018 starts on Sunday June 3 and continues for 10 week ending Saturday August 11.  As in previous years Lake City residents are encouraged to sign up and commit to increasing their physical activity over the 10 week period of the challenge.   This year's theme was chosen to highlight the health benefits of exercise and physical activity.  "Exercise is Medicine" has been demonstrated in research studies resulting in  prevention of  heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, dementia and premature death.  Physical activity is  powerful medicine leading to improved physical, mental and emotional wellness.  Check out the sign up page to find out how to participate.  Come join us.  You will be glad you did. 

Walking Lake Pepin t-shirts can be ordered at Treats and Treasures on Washington St.   The shirt is a high performance material and has the 2017 slogan on the back; 10  YEARS   I still love... Walking Lake Pepin.
​The shirts are available in S/M/L/XL/2XL for $15.  Payment required at time of order.  Last day to order is Saturday, June 17.  

Slogan: "80 Miles in 8 Weeks". We had 320 people sign up for the event with 150 turning in their log sheets. Total miles of log sheets turned in was 17,300 which is 216/ 80 mile trips around Lake Pepin.80 walkers walked over 100 miles and 18 walked over 200 miles. Pictures were taken of walkers in multiple locations around Lake Pepin. See Facebook post to view photos.  What a great first time event.