Put some Spring in your Step - get out, get social and get active!

The Step10 Challenge is a 10-week walking program supporting women of all ages to build fitness and social connections with regular, hosted walks along Bendigo's beautiful local trails.

Kicking off the week of Monday September 29th, walks will take place each week at various locations.

Register to get updates; you'll be able to join regular walks or just a few; whatever works for you!

All of the events in the Challenge program are free for women living or working in the City of Greater Bendigo. We'll be there to greet you, so feel free to come alone.

The program starts with entry-level 3km walks until mid-October before progressing to longer walks pending feedback from participants.

The Step10 Challenge is designed for women who want to get back into walking, or for those wanting to build their steps or a regular routine in a safe and supportive team environment. The walks will be at a gentle, social pace.

Beginner walks, late September - mid-October

Our phase one walks may include:

Lake Neangar and surrounds walk (Thursday mornings 10am)
Meeting at the colourful Playspace on the southern bank of Lake Neangar we'll take in a scenic 3km loop of the lake, Canterbury Park and Lake Tom Thumb in Bendigo’s north.

Crusoe Reservoir loop (Saturday mornings 8am)
One of Bendigo's favourite walking places, our program starts with a 3.4km circuit of Crusoe Reservoir.
*Please note our Saturday morning walks will begin from Saturday October 11th due to walk leader availability.

We'll also run some twilight walks pending demand.

Don't miss out: Register now to start your Step10 journey!

Once you register your interest in Step10 at this page, we'll send you an invite to the Spond app where we'll advertise our upcoming Bendigo walks so that you can RSVP for limited places,

The Step10 Challenge is brought to you in 2025 by health charity Victoria Walks and the City of Greater Bendigo with funding support from the Victorian Government's Together More Active program. Please see our Step10 website for further information on the program.