Walking to work or taking a stroll can now bring prize opportunities. The Taipei City Department of Health launched the "2026 Taipei Walking Challenge". People who walk 30 kilometers each month can join prize draws for Apple Watch, Dyson hair stylers, and fitness game sets. The campaign runs until October 25 with weekly rewards and monthly prize draws.

The event also includes health quizzes, route challenges, and treasure hunt games. Participants who complete missions can receive extra prize draw chances. A random team competition was also added this year to increase participation.

According to Taiwan's 2025 sports survey, fewer than 40% of Taipei residents exercise regularly. Walking has become a simple way for many people to build daily exercise habits.

Pan Hsiu-yun, known as "Jet Grandma", said she once needed a cane after a knee injury. After regularly walking following medical advice, her condition improved within six months. Even now, at over 80 years old, she continues exercising regularly and won four gold medals at the 2024 World Masters Games Taipei & New Taipei City.

The "Quiz Challenge" and "Bonus Challenge" are already open, while more walking missions will launch in June. More details are available on the official website (https://hiking.biji.co/index.php?q=minisite&id=326).