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.
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 exciting prizes!*
Kick-off your fundraising with Move for Youth!
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.
Start your fundraising with $30 and get an exclusive sticker pack and bandana!
Share fun photos of yourself with your prizes on social media using #MoveForYouth
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!
Hitting the fundraising milestones means you are not only going the extra mile for local youth, but you will qualify for the following prizes:
$250 Goal
Be entered to win 1 of 10 prizes from amazing local businesses valued at $50.
$500 Goal
Be entered to win 1 of 5 prizes from amazing local businesses valued at $100.
$1,000 Goal
Be entered to win 1 of 2 high-performance Garmin Smartwatches.
$2,500 Goal
(as a team)
Enter to win a guided Ottawa Food Tour through the vibrant ByWard Market for your team.
Activity prizes
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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.
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Individual activity champion
Track the highest movement by May 15 and win a special prize valued at $100 worthy of a champion.
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Team activity champion
Track the highest movement as a team to win a treasure trove of dining gift cards valued at $200.
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting Move for Youth and providing prizes to participants who push themselves to get to the top of our leaderboards.
Why should I join Move for Youth?
- It’s free to participate. Anyone can register!
- Make an impact for local kids with every step you take.
- A great way to get active and work towards your personal fitness goals.
- Join friends, co-workers, family, and hundreds of others all rallying together on a cause you care about.
- Help raise funds to keep youth-supporting organizations operating, allowing spaces for kids to be kids
* Contest and Prizing Rules | To qualify as a team for prizing, there must be at least 2 people registered.