Healthy Kids Day is part of the Y’s national initiative to improve the health & well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs & their communities have hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds & bodies active throughout the summer months & beyond. A big THANK YOU to Delta for sponsoring our Utah Healthy Kids Days!
Both events are FREE at our YMCA Community Family Centers!
Public restrooms are not be available for attendees.
Parents/Guardians are expected to accompany their children at all times. There is no childcare provided at activity stations.
As a free & public event, photos & videos will be taken & posted on social media. By attending, you agree to have your photo/video taken. If you do not wish to have your photo/video taken, please be mindful of the event.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Taylorsville YMCA Community Family Center (4223 Atherton Dr.)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Ogden Community Family Center (575 Lockwood Drive, Ogden)
Celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a fun, family-friendly walkathon! Bring your comfiest shoes and your sportiest attitude for a stroll around the park. No registration and no fee to participate, just show up and join the fun. Participants will walk up to 1 mile at their own pace. Along the way, stop at checkpoint stations with prizes to keep the energy high! Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate Healthy Kids Day with the YMCA! When you complete the walk, you’ll receive:
A Healthy Kids Day Walkathon T-shirt
A finish line photo
The amazing feeling of moving your body with your community
Who Can Participate
Families and kids of all ages are welcome.
Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. The route is flat grass terrain.
Locations & Check-In
The walkathon takes place in the parks/fields behind our YMCA Community Family Centers. Look for the Walkathon Check-In Tent at the Healthy Kids Day event.
Distance
Up to 1 mile
Participation Window
Walkers may start anytime during the event. Final participation cutoff is 12:30 PM.
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