A fun and energetic way to walk across New York State virtually, with your steps and physical activity tracked all month long!

September 1 – September 30, 2025

🚶‍♀️ Why Join?

Research shows that regular walking and strength & balance exercises can reduce your risk of falling.
Join us this September as we come together to track our steps and physical activity, learn fall prevention tips, and move for a healthier future!

✅ What You’ll Get When You Register:

• A daily email reminder with a link to log your steps or physical activity

• A community progress tracker to see how far we’ve walked across New York State

• Fun and informative falls prevention tips and videos

• Meet some of our partner organizations across the state

🔗 REGISTER HERE

Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to get started!
If you need assistance to register, please use the free Senior Planet Tech Support Hotline phone number: 888-713-3495. Open from 9:00am – 8:00pm EDT, Monday – Friday and 9:00am – 2:00pm EDT on Saturday

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I track my steps?
You’ll receive a daily email with a short tracking form to enter your steps, minutes, or miles walked.

2. What if I do physical activity that’s not walking?
Use this handy Activity-to-Steps Converter to log any activity as steps!

3. What if I can’t walk that far?
No problem! Whether it’s 10 steps or 10,000, every step counts. Do what’s safe and appropriate for your body.

4. Can I see how far we’ve gone as a group?
Yes! We’ll post weekly progress updates as we walk our way across New York State. Check back to see which partner site we’ve reached!

5. Can I join if I live outside New York?
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to join and support fall prevention awareness.

6. Is this free?
Yes! The walkathon is completely free to join and participate.

🏁 Let’s Walk Our Way to a Falls-Free Future!

Together, we’ll take the steps to promote strength, safety, and fall prevention awareness in New York State and beyond.

For questions: please email fallsfree@stonybrookmedicine.edu