Elms Across America

Participants in this free program will exercise their way across America – “virtually” speaking - from Chicopee to California. This program is open to everyone, including commuters, virtual students, faculty and staff. This year's program runs February 12th through April 21st.

 

Teams are made up of four members, 18-29; 30-49; 50+; or mixed ages (a combination of age groups). Each team member will keep track of exercise mileage – whether by walking, jogging, biking, rowing, swimming or weight lifting - any type of exercise as long as you can track the mileage. Pedometers to track how much you walk around your job or living area are not allowed.  And for, varsity athletes-mileage that takes place during practice is not allowed.  The only allowable countable mileage is exercise via fitness classes, walking, jogging/running, biking, rowing and swimming.

 

The progress of each team will be plotted on a big map of the United States in the lobby of the Maguire Center - beginning in Chicopee and ending in California (3,000 miles). Team progress will also be updated on Instagram via @elms_recreation) for our remote participants. This year, there will also be opportunities to earn “bonus miles” with special fitness challenges along the way.