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Healthy Communities Randolph County: The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge!

October 17

The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge is a wellness competition between individuals and teams from area schools, businesses, churches, civic clubs, government agencies, and other organizations participating in activities that can be tracked using a fitness conversion tool found on the Healthy Communities website.

The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge is an “all activity” challenge. Almost any activity, from walking to gardening, can be converted into steps. Everyone is encouraged to join in this free wellness challenge.

This year, all events will celebrate the Great Trails State and the official Great Trails State Day to October 17.

2026 Hikes

All Sunday Hikes

Location: Asheboro, NC. Meet at the Downtown Farmer’s Market at 1:30 pm to car pool to the site of the hike or meet at the site at 2 pm.

Info: Contact Mary Joan Pugh (336) 963-2715 – maryjoan.pugh@randolphcountync.gov

  • October 4

    Hike from the Joe Moffit Trailhead to Little Long Mtn in the Uwharrie National Forest.

  • October 11

    Hike at Ridge’s Mtn State Nature Preserve.

  • October 18

    Hike at Caraway Creek Preserve.

  • October 25

    Hike from Mt Shepherd Retreat Center to the highest point in Randolph County.

  • November 1

    Hike at Caraway Conference Center & Camp.

  • November 8

    Hike at Purgatory Mountain/NC Zoo.

2026 Mayors’ Walks

All Saturday Walks

Time: All walks begin at 9 am.

Info: Contact Mary Joan Pugh (336) 963-2715 – maryjoan.pugh@randolphcountync.gov

  • Saturday, October 03

    5K (walk/run) at Archdale’s Creekside Park.

  • Saturday, October 10

    Walk at Randleman’s Greenway (117 Presnell St) on the Deep River State Trail.

  • Saturday, October 17

    Walk at Asheboro’s Zoo City Sportplex at 9 am, Archdale’s Creekside Park at 9 am; Franklinville Rail Trail/Bush Creek Bridge at 2 pm. Great Trails State Day!

  • Saturday, October 24

    Walk at Ramseur’s Rail Trail at Sandy Creek Trailhead (5960 US Hwy 64).

  • Saturday, October 31

    Walk at Liberty’s Freedom Park.

  • Saturday, November 07

    Walk at Seagrove’s Clay Presnell Park.

  • Saturday, November 14

    Walk at Trinity’s City Hall Annex (6703 NC Hwy 62).

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