Penn State Extension will hold the virtual walking program Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania from Monday, Sept. 14, through Monday, Nov. 9. The program is aimed at harnessing social support to help people achieve healthy lifestyle goals.

Participants may walk individually or with family members, friends, co-workers, or their dogs in teams of up to five. Each individual or team member will aim to walk or exercise an average of 10 miles a week for eight weeks. Participants may walk at a time and place convenient for them, such as a park, neighborhood, or yard. Weekly emails sent to participants will include motivators to keep walking and strategies for eating healthy.

The program is not competitive and is intended to help participants improve their own physical activity levels.

Participation is free, but the registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 11. More information is available by visiting https://extension.psu.edu/everybody-walk-across-pa or calling 877-345-0691.