Healthy Habits Trail Challenge

Your Complete Guide (April–October)

If you’ve been looking for a simple, fun reason to get outside and move more—without joining a gym, buying gear, or following a complicated plan—this is it.

The Healthy Habits Trail Challenge is a community walking series hosted by the O’Fallon–Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Committee. From April through October, we’ll feature one local park each month and invite you to walk, scan, and earn a completion badge. Easy, free, and family-friendly.

What Is the Healthy Habits Trail Challenge?

It’s a 7-month, 7-park walking series designed to help our community build healthier habits through consistent movement.

Each month includes:

A featured park/trail
A monthly wellness theme
A QR code sign at the park you scan to “stamp” your virtual passport and earn your badge

You can participate any day, any time during that month.

How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

Go to the featured park for the month
Walk the trail (your pace, your distance—make it yours)
Scan the QR code on the Healthy Habits sign to check in and earn your badge

✅ That’s it.

Important tip:

📱 Bring your phone with you on the trail.
The QR code is on the sign at the park—if your phone is in the car, you won’t be able to check in.

2025 Schedule: Parks, Themes, and Monthly Hosts

Here’s the full lineup for the season:

April – St. Ellen Mine

Theme: Move More / Mobility Month
Host: AF Chiropractic (Dr. Gail Meese)

May – O’Fallon Family Sports Park

Theme: Heart Health & Physical Fitness
Hosts: Studio Strong (Inflatable 5K tie-in), Hospice of Southern IL, Comforting Transitions

June – Engelmann Farm

Theme: Step Up for Diabetes Awareness
Hosts: Memorial Hospital and YMCA

July – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Trail

Theme: On the Road to Recovery
Hosts: Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois and Parkway Garden Senior Living

August – O’Fallon Community Park

Theme: Back-to-School Wellness (routines, transitions, mental health)
Host: Resilient Edge Therapy (Jenny)

September – Three Springs

Theme: Healthy Aging / Fall Prevention & Balance
Hosts: Recovery Through Movement, LLC (Alex), AgeSmart Community Resources, Helping Hands Living Solutions

October – Rock Springs Park

Theme: Violence Prevention Awareness (“Purple Up”)
Host: Violence Prevention Center

What Counts as “Completion”?

If you show up and move—you’re doing it right.

Walk the full loop, walk half, walk 10 minutes, push a stroller, go with friends, take breaks—this challenge is about consistent habits, not perfection.
When you’re done, scan the QR code and complete the quick check-in form.
You’ll immediately receive your digital completion badge.

Tips for a Great Experience

Here are a few ways to make this challenge enjoyable and easy:

Bring your phone on the trail so you can scan the QR code.
Go at your pace. This is not a race.
Invite a friend. Accountability makes habits stick.
Make it a routine. Same day each week, same time—simple wins.
Hydrate and dress for the weather. Especially in summer months.
Take a photo. Not required, but it’s fun to look back on your progress.

How to Share (and Help Others Join)

We’d love to see your progress and build momentum across the community.

When you complete a park, post your badge or a photo and use:

#HealthyHabitsTrailChallenge
#OSChamberWellness
#ExploreOFallonShiloh

And tag the O’Fallon–Shiloh Chamber of Commerce so we can celebrate with you!

Why This Challenge Matters

Movement is one of the simplest, most powerful tools we have for improving health—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

This series is about:

Getting outside
Moving consistently
Supporting local parks
Connecting community members
Highlighting wellness resources from trusted local organizations

No pressure. No complicated rules. Just a reason to show up for yourself—month after month.

Ready to Join?

Start with the current month’s park, walk when it works for you, and scan the QR code at the sign to earn your badge.

Let’s build healthier habits—together. 👟🌿