Walktober 2026 Is Here! Join the Global Competition and Walktober Events
The Health & Safety Directorate (HSD), in partnership with the WBG Fitness Center and Staff Association, invites all World Bank Group staff, consultants, retirees, and eligible family members to participate in Walktober 2026.
Walktober is our annual global physical activity challenge designed to encourage movement, healthy habits, and connection across our community. Walktober is not only about walking. You can record any activity, including cycling, swimming, yoga, dancing, and many other activities.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens Today: Monday, September 14, 2026
- Challenge Starts: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Walktober Kickoff Group Walk (HQ): October 1, 2026, | 12:00 PM | Add to Calendar
- Registration and Team Formation Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Challenge Ends: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Register Today! https://hsd.walktober.com
Tuesday, September 29 | WBG Fitness Center Open House
Explore the facilities, try the equipment, learn about the group fitness class offerings, and more!
Locations: MC and IFC Fitness Centers
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Benefits for Walktober Participants:
- Access the IFC and MC Fitness Center treadmills at no cost on rainy days throughout October.
- Walktober participants who join the WBG Fitness Center during the month of October pay no enrollment fee to join and only monthly membership dues.
Door Prize Drawing:
All registered Walktober participants who visit the Open House will be entered into a drawing to win a WBG Fitness Center T-shirt. Ten winners will be selected.
Thursday, October 1 | Walktober Kickoff Group Walk
In partnership with the MDCAO office, WBG Fitness Center, and the Staff Association.
Join colleagues and the MDCAO to celebrate the start of Walktober with a one-mile group walk and kickoff festivities.
Location: Meet outside the WBG Main Complex at the 19th Street entrance (facing IMF HQ1).
Time: 12:00 PM
Participants Instructions:
- Visit the IFC or MC Fitness Center between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
- Show your Walktober app enrollment on your mobile device.
Questions? Contact Astou (Fannie) Diagne, at fdiagne@worldbankgroup.org