UPDATE as of May 21: The Move for Youth 2025 challenge is now over. Thank you! Over just two weeks, you helped smash our goals! Together, with 1,017 participants, we moved more than 100 million steps and raised over $141,000 to support local youth.
Be the first to know about the challenge in 2026.
Continue supporting local youth where you live.
Registration & App Instructions
Get your steps in and raise money for a good cause.
From May 1–15, join Move for Youth in support of United Way East Ontario and Centraide Outaouais.
By participating in this free activity challenge, every movement made helps raise awareness and support for the most vulnerable kids in your community. This year you also have the option to start your own fundraising campaign as part of your participation.
Our generous sponsors have a goal to raise $100,000 to help kids succeed and they are asking you to help us reach our goal of 1,500 participants, 150 million steps, 75,000 kilometers, and raise $150,000 for youth in our region.
Choose how you want to participate
There are two ways to join the event. Sign up as an individual, join or create a team, or participate through your workplace as part of a corporate group.
Individual Participation
Sign up on your own, join a team, or create one with people you know.
Corporate Participation
Bring some friendly competition to your workplace while supporting vital youth programs like homework clubs, mental health services, life skills training, and support for youth experiencing homelessness.
Register by April 17 to be entered to win 1 of 3 Running Room jackets! 🙌
Get started in 4 easy steps!
STEP 1
Sign up for the 2026 Move for Youth Challenge, with CrowdChange. You can bike, dance, walk, garden or play sports—however you want to move!
STEP 2
Set yourself a personal or team goal. Setting a goal can not only help motivate you, but it can also be part of your target.
STEP 3
Get the Strava fitness tracker app. Snap the QR Code with your mobile device to download the free Strava fitness tracker app from the Apple or Google Play store. Don’t have a smartphone? You can also register online. It is simple!
Already use Strava? Set up your Personal Fundraising Page with CrowdChange and connect your Strava account.
STEP 4
You have the option to fundraise! By creating a personal or team fundraising page with a target of $250, your friends, family, coworkers, and social network can support you in hitting your goals before the end of the challenge. You can step up and could win great prizes.
Need help? Check out our FAQ.
Rise to the challenge and win prizes.
In addition to the great feeling of giving back and getting active, you’ll also have the chance to win prizes!*
- Early bird registration – Sign up before April 17, 2026 and you’ll be entered in a draw to win 1 of 3 Running Room jackets.
- Social media star award – By sharing online, you’ll be entered to win our Social Media Star Award! Featuring a unique newsletter spotlight and an adjustable elastic running belt!
- Saturday stepper – How much can you move on one Saturday? Participants who move more than 10km on Saturday, May 2 & 9 will be entered into a draw to win a special prize.
- Individual Activity Champion – Track the highest movement by May 15 and win a special prize valued at $100 worthy of a champion.
- Team Activity Champion – Track the highest movement as a team to win a treasure trove of dining gift cards valued at $200.
Donate or fundraise to have an even greater impact on kids and qualify to receive an exclusive Move for Youth kick starter pack as well as even more prizes. Find out more
* Contest and Prizing Rules | To qualify as a team for prizing, there must be at least 2 people registered.