To kick off the city’s participation in the annual Step to It Challenge, Plymouth Mayor Jef­­­f Wosje will host a Walk with the Mayor event 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave N.

Participants may enjoy nature with a leisurely walk on the trails by the PCC. Snacks and water will be provided, while supplies last.

The walk is free and there is no need to register.

Step to It Challenge

Hennepin County’s annual Step to It Challenge, a physical activity competition set for May 1-28, includes 25 participating communities. The most active communities, individuals, schools and worksites are recognized and awarded with prizes. Bragging rights and trophies will go to the top three communities in the following categories:

• Most active community
• Most active residents
• Most actively engaged community

Virtually every action counts – walking, biking, running, cleaning, gardening or playing with the children. Registered participants can track their daily activity using a fitness tracker/watch, pedometer or conversion chart on the Step to It website, steptoit.org.