Fall 2026 Walk It Off
December 1st - December 6th, 2026 | Payne Whitney Gymnasium
Registration Opens November 9th at 9am.
What is Walk it Off?
Get moving after Thanksgiving with Walk It Off, a fun indoor walking/jogging/running/rolling challenge, co-sponsored by Yale Health and Being Well at Yale, designed to bring the Yale community together for fitness, friendly competition, and a chance to win prizes!
Participate on your own or with a team, track your laps, and earn points that can be converted into raffle entries for PWG fitness and wellness swag. The more you move, the more chances you have to win!
Who can Participate?
Open to the Yale community! Participants can compete individually, with a partner, or as part of a team of up to four (4) people.
Both PWG members and non-members are welcome. However, non-member participation is limited to Yale faculty and staff.
If you do not have a MyRec account, you will need create one by making an appointment with PWG Membership Services.
Team Registration: Only the team captain needs to register on behalf of the team.
Participation Limit: Participants may only compete in one category. You cannot participate both individually and as part of a team.
Register Here: Registration Opens on Monday, November 9th at 9am EST.
Where is it happening?
Payne Whitney Gymnasium (PWG), Lanman Center Indoor Track
How does it work?
A six-day indoor walking challenge where every lap counts!
- 1 lap = 1 point
- A minimum of 3 points per individual or team is required to earn a raffle entry.
- Accumulate points for chances to win Yale swag.
Grand Prizes:
- Undergraduate & Graduate Students: One-Year Premier Group Fitness Class Pass
- Non-Students: One-year PWG Membership
Bonus: The first 50 participants to register will receive a Walk It Off event T-shirt!
Participants can walk/jog/run individually or as a team of up to four throughout the six-day challenge. Track your completed laps and accumulate points toward raffle entries.
Designated Entry Times for Non-PWG Members:
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 1st | 7am - 8:30am, 12pm - 1:30pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Wednesday, December 2nd | 12pm - 1:30pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Thursday, December 3rd | 7am - 8:30am, 12pm - 1:30pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Friday, December 4th | 12pm - 1:30pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Saturday, December 5th | 9am - 12pm |
| Sunday, December 6th | 9am - 12pm |
PWG members may participate during regular indoor track operating hours as well as designated entry times.