The 2025 Step It Up Erie County fitness challenge concludes with an impressive 131.6 million intentional steps tracked by nearly 600 residents over two months.

The public is invited to celebrate at the award ceremony on June 5 at 12 p.m. in Perry Square (rain location: Yehl Ballroom, Gannon’s Waldron Campus Center).

Winning teams will be announced, prizes awarded, and a group walk will follow.

Organized by the Erie County Department of Health, the annual 8-week competition encourages local businesses and organizations to form teams and compete for the title of Step It Up Erie County Champion.

This year, 40 teams participated.

The initiative promotes physical activity as a way to improve health and well-being across the community.

Learn more at stepituperiecounty.org or contact 814-451-7872.