Your Baton,
Your Cause.
Walk, run, cycle, or paddle — however you move, you're carrying something forward.
Pass the baton from the first sunrise to the last sunset,
and connect with the world one step at a time.
Everyone's invited — individuals and organisations alike. Record a video of your activity,
share it with #worldwalkingday, and connect with participants across every time zone.
Join us and make every step count!
100
COUNTRIES, THAT'S THE GOAL
24
HOURS, EVERY TIMEZONE
1
BATON, PASSED WORLDWIDE
PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
A GLOBAL MOVEMENT
The 2026 edition of World Walking Day was proudly held as part of this global movement.
World Walking Day is proud to be held under the Patronage of UNESCO, recognizing its contribution to global unity through movement.
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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
World Walking Day stands alongside the IOC's Let's Move movement — inviting everyone, everywhere, to make time for movement.
World Walking Day echoes the spirit of the #BeActive movement, encouraging communities worldwide to swap screen time for shared activity.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Register for #worldwalkingday and download the resources.
It's free and includes a special baton template!
Get Active
Choose any physical activity like walking, cycling,
or running. The distance
can be big or small, or
even a stationary sport.
Use the template from
your participant pack to create your baton.
Get creative and make it memorable!
Share your Message
Record your experience as you pass the baton from right to left. Share a message starting with, "On World Walking Day, I am passing the baton for..."
Mobilize Your Network
Spread the word!
Share on social media and encourage others to join using the hashtag #worldwalkingday.
Share Your Video
Post your video on social media to inspire others and connect with the worldwide movement. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #worldwalkingday!
RESOURCES
To make your participation in World Walking Day even more exciting and seamless, we’ve prepared a set of essential resources just for you!Want to personalise your social media posts?
Click here to access your editable Canva template and make it your own.
Cycling through Cairo with my friends and seeing our video shared globally was amazing. It truly felt like we were part of something much bigger.
I organized a small group of runners in my city. We dedicated our run to environmental awareness, and it was inspiring to see others across the world doing the same.
Our football team decided to join the event. It was fantastic to combine our love for the sport with the chance to connect with others worldwide.
On 4 October 2026, the global Sport for All Movement united at 10 am local time, passing the baton from one time zone to the next in a 24-hour relay around the globe. World Walking Day 2026 brought together individuals and communities from all walks of life, transcending borders, time zones, and cultures.
With 317,464 participants representing 82 countries and territories, the baton was passed from hand to hand, not only symbolising unity but also sharing everyone’s cherished causes and passions.
Take a look at some highlights from this year’s event and get inspired for what’s to come.
See you on 3 October 2027!