Grab your friends and family, comfortable shoes and form a team to participate in the 5th Annual Step Up for Kids, sponsored by MiddleGround Capital. Track your steps from anywhere or join David Kloiber, President of Kloiber Foundation, at the Whitaker Family YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 20 between 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and walk, run or exercise your way to 100,000 steps in one day.
Itinerary for the day:
- 6 - 8:30 a.m.: Walk the indoor track at the Whitaker Family YMCA
- 8:30 - 10 a.m.: Take a HIGH Fitness class
- 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Head to the North Lexington Family YMCA, then walk to the High Street YMCA via Gatton Park
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Walk back to the North Lexington Family YMCA via Gatton Park
- 12:30 - 3 p.m.: Head to the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA and walk the indoor track
- 3 - 6 p.m.: Head to the Whitaker Family YMCA and finish the day
All day, we'll be celebrating at the Whitaker Family YMCA, where you can:
- Pick up your team’s t-shirts
- Commemorate your accomplishment and support for the Y by snapping pictures in a photo booth
- Enjoy music and snacks throughout the day
- Pick up incentives your team has earned through fundraising
- Celebrate with David as he finishes his 100K Steps
It's FREE to participate. Sign up by Sept. 19 as an indvidual or team, secure some pledges, and win some fun event swag! Show your support by making a minimum donation of $25 to benefits kids in your community.
Individuals can form teams of up to 10 members to divide and conquer 100,000 steps. Only have 5 members? Set the goal at 50,000 steps (individuals should try to get an average of 10,000 steps each for the day).
Learn more about the event here. Registration opens Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.