The Heart Smart Walking Challenge is coming to Newark, beginning in January 2026!

This web page is still in progress. Check back for more information and the full schedule of community walks in December!

The City of Newark is excited to partner with Washington Health and Union City for the Heart Smart Walking Challenge! Join this free family-friendly fitness challenge, designed to promote heart health and bring our community together!

On the first Wednesday of each month, we will be hosting a community health walk in either Newark or Union City. Each walk features a medical professional who will share valuable information on the health topic of the day. All walks are roughly one mile long and are on pre-mapped, walkable paths. See full schedule of upcoming community walks below.

Participate all month long by getting out there, moving your body, and tracking your steps!
Track your steps weekly for a chance to win raffle prizes each month. One week of steps tracked = one raffle entry.

How It Works:

1. Register for the challenge at www.unioncity.org/reg (Search: Heart Smart) or click HERE. It's free!
2. Look for an introductory email with instructions on how to get started and ideas for walking paths. 
3. Come back to this page and click the "Submit Your Steps" button at the bottom of this page at the end of each week. Please make sure the contact information and city you submit matches the name you registered under to be eligible for prize raffles throughout the year.
4. Check this page and your email for any challenge updates, participant highlights, and more.