Ready, Set, Walk! Step into wellness with Livable Buckhead’s FREE month-long walking challenge! Whether you’re joining coworkers, rallying friends and family, or teaming up with neighbors, this is your chance to stay active, explore Buckhead, and connect with your community.

Track your steps to earn points and take part in exciting weekly events and activities. From scavenger hunts to walking tours, every step brings opportunities for fun, fitness, and meaningful interaction.

Who can join? Buckhead residents and employees of Buckhead-based businesses are eligible to participate. This free wellness challenge is designed to support your physical and mental well-being while offering a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Now in its 8th year, buckheadWALKS! continues to partner with the Wellable platform to deliver an engaging and rewarding experience. Lace up your sneakers and join us in making strides toward a healthier, more connected Buckhead!

Step 1: Register online

Step 2: Sync your fitness tracker

Step 3: Earn Points and Win Prizes!

Check out the amazing prizes from 2024 below and get ready for even more exciting rewards in 2025!

Team Grand Prize:  A 2024 Team Champion Trophy, a $250 gift card for a celebratory lunch or happy hour, swag items & more

Individual Grand Prize: Two-night stay at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, dinner for two at The Americano, and a $100 lululemon gift card

2nd Place Individual: a $150 gift card to Big Peach Ride + Run for a new pair of sneakers and a complimentary shoe-fitting

3rd Place Individual: The third-place winner will receive a $50 gift card to R. Thomas Deluxe Grill.

Most activities/events: A gift basket full of discounts and specials to local Buckhead establishments, including Kula Coffee, The Salty and Buckhead Blooms.

In-person activities: Be sure to attend Livable Buckhead’s in person activities for your chance to win surprise giveaways!

Get ready to have a blast and boost your points! Every year, we roll out a lineup of engaging, educational, and downright fun activities, offering even more chances to earn those valuable points. These weekly events serve as fantastic opportunities to rally your teammates and dive deeper into the challenge. More info on our weekly activities is coming soon, so stay tuned!

Every Day: Earn points every day by automatically tracking each step in the Wellable app

Monday-Friday: scavenger hunts, run club meet-ups and more!

Bonus Activities: Bonus activities are another way to earn even more points. More details on bonus activities will provided on your Wellable bulletin board as well as in the weekly challenge emails.

Save the dates to earn more points!

• Paws on the Path – April 5th
• buckheadRUN! 5K – May 4th

Create a Company Team

Join the challenge as a company and reap the benefits:

• Team-building: Foster camaraderie and fun in your office.
• Networking: Break down departmental barriers and connect with colleagues.
• Health and wellness: Encourage walking for better physical and mental health.
• Bragging rights: Compete with other companies in Buckhead and showcase your walking prowess!

Join now and step into a healthier, more connected workplace!

Create a Neighborhood Team

Residents throughout Buckhead are also eligible to participate. Here’s why your neighborhood should join:

• Bragging rights: Represent your neighborhood and prove why it’s the best in Buckhead! Gather your team and showcase your community pride.
• Networking: Connect with neighbors you might not have met otherwise. Strengthen bonds and build a sense of community spirit as you walk together.
• Health and wellness: Rally family, friends, and neighbors to step outside and embrace the benefits of walking. It’s a simple way to prioritize physical activity and well-being for everyone involved.

Need Your Team or Company Added?

If you or your team has never participated in the buckheadWALKS! challenge before, contact Livable Buckhead to have your team added!

A minimum of 4 people are required per team. If there are less than 4 people on your team, you will be moved to the Buckhead Community team and participate as an individual.

Please note: The Buckhead Community team is offered for people to compete individually, not on a company or neighborhood team. The Buckhead Community team is not eligible for the team grand prize, however, you will be eligible for the individual grand prizes.

The Buckhead Run + Walk Club meets every Tuesday at 6pm! Meet up with the squad at their starting location – Citizens Market, Phipps Plaza’s new food hall.

Lace up your running shoes and cruise an easy 3-miles with us as we explore Buckhead and PATH400. All levels are welcome.

Please bring water.

Questions? Let us know!

buckheadRUN!, Livable Buckhead’s 6th annual 5K, returns on Saturday, May 3rd. This year’s race is again in partnership with Buckhead Village District’s Bodacious Blooms festival, a four-day celebration of spring featuring larger-than-life floral installations and community-wide events.

Livable Buckhead is encouraging runners of all ages and abilities to join the fun and to bring their four-legged friends with them. In addition to awards for the fastest runners in various age groups, buckheadRUN! includes a “Fastest Fido” category, bandana giveaways for dogs, a pre-race hype event and post-race celebration. Runners are also encouraged to celebrate spring by dressing in flower-themed costumes and garb. Livable Buckhead will award prizes for the best flower costumes.

buckheadWALKS! participants can use promo code WALK10 for $10 off your registration.

Thank you to the following sponsors of buckheadWALKS! Their investment in the Buckhead community makes events like these possible.