Step Up for Wellness: How buckheadWALKS! Can Energize Your Team
A healthy team is a productive team, and this spring, Buckhead businesses have the perfect opportunity to inspire movement, connection, and well-being among employees. buckheadWALKS! isn’t just a walking challenge—it’s a chance to shake up the workday, encourage healthy habits, and build stronger teams, all while engaging with the Buckhead community.
From April 4 to May 4, 2025, businesses across Buckhead will take part in this month-long event, using it as an opportunity to promote workplace wellness and team spirit. Participating is simple: employees track their steps, take part in friendly competition, and enjoy some of the best walking spots Buckhead has to offer, including PATH400, the neighborhood’s premier urban trail. The beauty of it? Walking is one of the easiest ways to support both physical and mental health, offering a boost in energy, focus, and overall mood—all things that contribute to a happier, more engaged workforce.
Encouraging employees to walk together strengthens team bonds in a way that office meetings simply can’t. There’s something about stepping away from desks, stretching the legs, and sharing a conversation in the fresh air that builds connection in a natural, effortless way. The challenge also creates an opportunity to integrate movement into the workday. A quick walk during lunch, an afternoon loop around the block, or even a walking meeting along PATH400 can add up to real benefits. Plus, with the Wellable platform, tracking progress and engaging in lighthearted competition keeps things fun.
But buckheadWALKS! is about more than just walking—it’s about experiencing Buckhead in a whole new way. This year, the challenge aligns with some of the community’s most exciting spring events, including the Bodacious Blooms Festival from May 1 to 3, when the neighborhood comes alive with stunning floral displays. It’s the perfect excuse to take a longer route, soak in the scenery, and get those extra steps in. And for those looking to add a little more intensity to their challenge, buckheadRUN! 5K on May 3 offers a great way to cap off the experience with a fun, celebratory run through the heart of Buckhead.
For businesses, this is more than just a wellness initiative—it’s a way to bring people together, create shared experiences, and make health a priority in the workplace. The challenge is free to join, easy to implement, and an effortless way to foster a culture of well-being. Whether it’s forming an official company team, encouraging casual lunchtime walks, or setting up a friendly interdepartmental competition, the possibilities are endless.
The time to get moving is now. Registration is open, and the steps you take today could lead to a healthier, more connected team tomorrow. Learn more and sign up at Livable Buckhead.
