October 1, 2025
Start Somewhere
The 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk presented by Delta Dental is an opportunity to join thousands of other Iowans statewide in walking for 30 minutes to raise awareness of the importance of physical and mental well-being in Iowa. Workplaces, schools, organizations and cities are all encouraged to register a walk for free!
You don’t have to be a marathon runner to take care of your mental and physical health. What matters is that you start somewhere, whether that be a daily walk or a healthier breakfast, small steps can make huge impacts on our health.
Let us know where you’ll be walking and spread the word in your community with #StartSomewhere and #HSIWalk on social media!
Enjoy Live Music and Free Food at Our Walk Celebration
Join us at Water Works Park on October 1st from 5-7pm for the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk presented by Delta Dental of Iowa Celebration event!
The family-friendly event will include a ceremonial walk, live music, yard games and free food (while supplies last). So bring your family, celebrate the walk, and enjoy games and food with us this fall!
Walk With Us at the IMT Des Moines Marathon
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative and the Des Moines Marathon are excited to partner for the Healthiest State Initiative 1 Mile Walk Presented by HealthPartners on October 19th!
The brand-new family-friendly 1 mile walk is designed for all ages and abilities and allows all Iowans to get in on the race day fun and activities in person or virtually. Support our organization and register today!
October is Healthiest State Month
The 15th Annual Walk kicks off Healthiest State Month in October where we will work with other nonprofits to raise awareness of the state of mental and physical health in Iowa. From obesity to cancer rates, mental health resources to food insecurity, it’s important to see where we rank nationally, and what we can do as Iowans to improve the current state of health and well-being in Iowa.
Help us spread the word this October!
The Healthiest State Annual Walk is sponsored by:
