National Walking Day

Sponsored by the American Heart Association, National Walking Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of April. The annual event is a call-to-action to increase physical activity by starting with a community walk during the workday. At Emory, employees can participate in several organized group walks held across Emory University and Emory Healthcare.

National Walking Day

National Walking Day is April 1, 2026! Take some time to step away and enjoy a walk, whether you are working from home or at an Emory location. We are using this day to kick off our physical activity campaign and to get your teams energized and ready for 'Move More May’hem'.

The Health and Well-being Team, in collaboration with RecWell, Staff Council, Big Peach Running Co., and other partners across Emory, will be hosting an event on April 1, 2026, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at McDonough Field on Emory University’s Atlanta Campus. Add the event to your calendar.

Check out our current walking groups. If you are interested in having a walk at your location, please reach out to your local Wellness Champion or email healthyemory@emory.edu.

LocationDay/TimeGroup LeaderMeet UpContact
Healthcare
Emory University HospitalThursdays, 3:00pmPeavine parking deck bus spotDevora Mael

devora.mael@emoryhealthcare.org

Emory Decatur HospitalWednesdays, 12:00pmCorner of Sycamore & Rufus Evans DriveKathy Kemp

kathy.kemp@emoryhealthcare.org

Emory Warner Robins HospitalMonday-Thursdays, 12:00pmNorthwest Tower entranceBrian Walterbrian.walter@emoryhealthcare.org
Emory Saint Joseph's HospitalTuesdays, 2:00pmFront of main entranceChristina Beckerchristina.becker@emoryhealthcare.org
Emory John's Creek HospitalWednesdays, 1:00pmFirst floor main lobby deskMegan Staffordmegan.stafford@emoryhealthcare.org
Emory Long Term Acute Care HospitalThursdays, 12:00pmMain lobby security deskDanny Biswasistiaque.biswas@emoryhealthcare.org
Emory Midtown Hospital, Medical Office TowerFridays, 12:30pmOld employee entrance (ambulance parking)Leah Wrayleah.wray@emoryhealthcare.org
Remote/VirtualMonday-Thursdays, 12:00pmPick a space that works for you!Tatiana Adesanya/ Josheena Ferrell

josheena.ferrell@emory.edu

Tatiana.wilson@emoryhealthcare.org

*Email leaders to join

University

Emory Primate CenterWednesdays, 12:00pmFront of EPC main buildingDenise Bonenberger/ Kalpana Patel

dbonenb@emory.edu
kpate01@emory.edu

Campus ServicesTuesdays, 6:00pmUnderneath bridge between Business School and Goizueta Foundation CenterViana Marwaha

vtorrez@emory.edu

The Carter CenterTuesdays, 1:30pmExecutive entrance lobbyAshlyn Fitzpatrick/ Syeda Abid

ashlyn.fitzpatrick@cartercenter.org

Human Resources, 1599 CliftonTuesdays, 12:00pm1st floor lobbyKyne Betaudier

kbetaud@emory.edu

Student Health Center, 1525 CliftonWednesdays and Fridays, 12:00pmAtrium lobbyBrittany Verras/ Yormica Truitt

Bsumme2@emory.edu yormica.lashonta.truitt@emory.edu

Clairmont CampusTuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00amParking services breezewayChasity Medlockcmedlo2@emory.edu