Step into summer with the Summer of Sport Step Count Challenge

We’ve launched a free 4 week Summer of Sport Step Count Challenge to get people across Scotland moving more this summer.

Running from Monday 6 July to Sunday 2 August, the challenge is open to everyone aged 16+, including people who walk, wheel or use mobility aids. Participants can join at any time in teams of up to 5, and log their activity for a few days, a fortnight or the full 4 weeks.

With excitement building around major sporting events this summer, the challenge offers a simple and inclusive way for people to be part of the action, no athletic ability required. Last year’s national Step Count Challenges saw participants record over 2.6 billion steps, showing a huge appetite across Scotland for accessible ways to get active.

Danielle, who took part in a previous Step Count Challenge, said the experience transformed her daily routine. “Instead of taking a coffee break, I now take a walking break. I went from averaging about 2,000 steps a day to over 10,000, and I’m really proud of myself.”

She added that the benefits extended far beyond physical activity, “Getting outdoors, rain or shine, has done wonders for my mental and physical health. This former sedentary stepper is genuinely excited to do it all again.”

The challenge is designed to help people build healthy habits in a fun, flexible way. Walking and wheeling remain among the most affordable and accessible forms of physical activity, with even small increases shown to boost wellbeing and happiness.

Rachael Prothero, our Corporate and Community Fundraiser, said, “We love hearing how the Step Count Challenge has inspired people to walk and wheel more in their daily lives. With Scotland buzzing from a packed summer of sport, there’s no better time to join in and feel part of the action. Everyone is welcome to take part, at any pace, and feel the benefits.”  

Published: 6 July 2026