About the Community Challenge
Community Challenge Registration Is Open!
The Community Challenge is back, and it’s all about showing up for your health alongside people across Texas.
Whether you’re joining solo, with friends or coworkers, or as part of a larger community, this Challenge is a chance to build healthier habits, stay motivated, and feel supported along the way.
No perfection required. Just real effort, real people, and progress you can feel.
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Why join?
Because doing things together makes them easier, and a lot more fun. The Community Challenge connects Texans through shared goals, friendly accountability, and encouragement that lasts beyond day one.
Why the Healthier Texas Community Challenge?
Because every Texan deserves the chance to start the year with support, encouragement, and a clear path toward better health.
The Community Challenge is more than an event, it’s a movement. For 12 years, Texans across the state have come together to prioritize their well-being, build healthy routines, and remind one another that progress happens through small, consistent steps.
Here’s what makes the Challenge meaningful:
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It’s for everyone. No matter your age, fitness level, or starting point, you belong here.
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It builds real habits. Our goal is long-term wellness, not quick fixes.
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It brings communities together. Families, workplaces, neighborhoods, and entire cities rally behind a shared goal.
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It’s fun, supportive, and doable. Because building a healthier Texas starts with simple actions done consistently.
Let’s make 2026 the healthiest year yet — together.
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What's New for 2026?
Healthier Texas is excited to launch a new and improved Community Challenge, designed to make building healthier habits more engaging, supportive, and fun.
The Challenge runs February 2 – March 29 and brings Texans together to move more, connect more, and stay motivated through shared goals and community encouragement.
This year’s Community Challenge includes:
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A new, easy-to-use app that will be free for Texans all year long
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Bonus challenges and partner challenges to keep things fresh and motivating
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Built-in tools that offer guidance, reminders, and support, like having motivation right in your pocket
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An experience thoughtfully designed to be welcoming and accessible for our Spanish-speaking community
We love the timing. February is when motivation often dips, and this Challenge is a chance to reset, refocus, and build momentum together.
The app is now available!
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Get Involved as an Organization or Community Partner
Want to make an even bigger impact? Organizations, businesses, schools, municipalities, and community groups can join the Challenge as partners by:
- Taking the Worksite Wellness: Commit to supporting health and wellness in your community.
- Accessing Free Resources: Toolkits, the app, and promotional materials equip you to inspire and support healthy change.
- Hosting or Promoting Events: Plug into our resources, host wellness events, or encourage participation within your networks.
By getting involved, you not only support your community’s health but also contribute to statewide efforts to make Texas a leader in wellness.
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Featured Tools & Resources
Healthier Texas has created a variety of tools, resources, initiatives, and events to help you and your friends, family, and community live healthier.
Health Coaching
Health coaching assistance is just a call, text, or video chat away. Available in English and Spanish, our certified health coaches provide personalized, one-on-one support OR virtual and in-person group support to help you set and achieve health goals, establish and maintain healthier habits, and prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Free Fitness Classes
Healthier Texas offers free fitness classes to all Texans and all fitness levels! Formats include Zumba, yoga, MixxedFit and more. Classes are available in English and Spanish
Healthier Texas Summit
The Healthier Texas Summit is an annual event, where thought leaders and health champions, gather to connect, share innovative ideas, and cultivate cross-sector relationships essential for building a healthier Texas.
Stay Connected
We use social media to share resources, tools, and information to help you, your family, and your friends live healthy lives. It’s also a great way to join and connect with a growing network of Texans committed to making living healthy easier in our great state!
