Walking Towards a Healthier Buckhead: Our Most Impactful Challenge Yet!

Posted June 3, 2025

Each year, Livable Buckhead sets out to make walking more than just a way to get from point A to point B. We aim to create a movement—one that promotes healthy habits, builds community, and encourages people to rethink how they move through Buckhead. This year, the 2025 buckheadWALKS! challenge did just that… and then some.

From the very first step, it was clear this year would be special.

Metrics That Move Us

This year’s challenge was, without a doubt, our most successful yet. Just look at the numbers:

🏃‍♂️ 459 total participants
👟 91 million steps logged
🌍 56,000+ miles walked – that’s more than twice around the Earth!
⭐ 1,000+ activities completed throughout the community

By moving the challenge one month earlier this year, participants had the chance to train for our annual 5K, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. It was the perfect way to build momentum for a healthier, more connected lifestyle.

Real Impact, Real Change

What’s most exciting to us isn’t just the numbers—it’s the life changes we’re seeing. Many participants told us that the challenge helped them try an alternative commute. Some chose to start biking to work. Others found that taking MARTA and walking the last stretch helped them decompress and start their day with clarity.

We had multiple employees share that they felt more energized, productive, and connected—not just to their workplaces, but to Buckhead itself. And for companies looking to enhance health and wellness benefits, that’s a big win.

Here’s what a few of them had to say:

💬 Participant Testimonials

“I love to walk on Path400 from the Buckhead Loop entrance for a shaded stroll in nature. It takes you right out of city/work-mode and puts you into relax-mode!” -Vacation Express

“I live right by Lenox Mall, beside the Carters Building (where I also work). When running, I often use PATH400 as it gives a scenic view of the skyline when going down the portion that is adjacent the highway, and when making a loop from my apartment and back, I can generally end between 2.8-3 miles — making it a convenient route as I don’t have to path out the distance elsewhere.” – Carters

Greenberg Traurig on PATH400

Why Your Company Should Join Us Next Year

The buckheadWALKS! challenge is more than a wellness initiative—it’s a culture-builder. It’s a unique opportunity for your employees to:

Engage in a fun, goal-driven wellness activity
Network with other professionals and neighbors
Build team morale
Support sustainable transportation options
And take real steps (literally!) toward healthier lives

Plus, this challenge aligns perfectly with company health and wellness benefits. It supports mental well-being, encourages physical activity, and offers tangible incentives for participation.

Next year, we want your company to take part in the movement. We’re developing easy-to-use Participation Guides that walk you through exactly how to engage your team—and we’d love to share one with you.

Ready to Step Up?

Whether your goal is to boost employee wellness, support sustainable transportation, or just get your team moving, buckheadWALKS! is the perfect place to start.

Want a copy of our Participation Guide for next year’s challenge? Let us know, and we’ll get it to you.

Let’s make 2026 even better—one step at a time.

Miguel Nieves