St. Joe FIT

A free fitness and recreation program facilitated by the St. Joseph Health and Parks Departments designed to help residents live an active lifestyle.

08/26/2026

Over ten weeks, we had 140 walkers who checked in 641 times for approximately 1,366 miles! What a season! Thank you to everyone to walked, ran, or biked with us. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Until then, there are many locations for walking including an indoor track at The St. Joseph REC Center and countless miles or urban trails.

08/06/2026

Week 10 👟 prizes 👟
To enter, register for this season, walk the featured trail (Riverwalk), and check in all before the end of the day Saturday, August 8! Winners will receive a smart scale! Finish the season strong!

08/03/2026

Tomorrow is our final in-person walk for 2026! Come join us at River Bluff Trails Park at 4101 Huntoon Road on Tuesday, August 4, at 5:30! Help us finish the season strong and explore a new trail!

08/01/2026

Tomorrow begins our final week of St. Joe FIT!
Week 10 ➡️ Riverwalk but our in-person walk will meet at River Bluff Trails Park (4101 Huntoon Drive)
PARK ➡️ at the Re*****on Nature Center parking lot
START ➡️ at the sidewalk that runs parallel to the river close to the nature center. The QR code to check in is located on the walking bridge. Some cell networks do not work here - you can message us to check in.
TURNAROUND POINTS
Beginner 🔹 when you reach the first bench 🔹 there and back: .5 miles
Intermediate 🔸 On a bench at a split in the sidewalk where you can keep going on the trail or walk to see the river 🔸 there and back: 1.58 miles
Challenge ◾️ After you cross the bridge near the I-229 overpass ◾️ there and back: 2.35 miles
Remember, if you can't find the QR code or it doesn't work for you, please message us, and we will get you checked in! You ALL are doing great! Finish the season strong!

07/30/2026

Week 9 👟 prizes 👟
To enter, register for this season, walk the featured trail (Mark Youngdahl), and check in all before the end of the day Saturday, August 1! Winners will receive walking poles and socks!

07/28/2026

Unfortunately, due to today's heat index, the in person walk at Mark Youngdahl has been canceled.

07/25/2026

✨Week 9 ➡️ Youngdahl Urban Conservation Area
Please note this is different than originally scheduled due to the ongoing construction at Krug Park. Read the instructions below carefully.

PARK ➡️ at the parking lot located off South 36th Street just south of Hillyard Tech
START ➡️ at the trail beginning at the southwest end of the parking lot - There are NO QR CODES here. You will need to email or message us to check in.
TURNAROUND POINTS
Beginner 🔹 there and back: .5 miles
Intermediate 🔸 there and back: 1 mile
Challenge ◾️ there and back: 1.5 miles
Remember, you will need to MESSAGE us to sign-in this week or email [email protected].
There are also other trails throughout the conservation area that we encourage you explore!

07/24/2026

Week 8 👟 prizes 👟
To enter, register for this season, walk the featured trail (Northwest), and check in all before the end of the day Saturday, July 25! Winners will receive an Owala water bottle, socks, and lip balm.

07/21/2026

Join us tonight, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Northside Complex for a beautiful evening on the trails!

07/20/2026

As the area has been placed under a heat advisory from 1-9pm today, July 20, make sure to stay safe and hydrated if you have to be outdoors. It's also important to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. For more heat safety tips, visit https://bit.ly/4aUxp6M.

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Saint Joseph, MO

Telephone

+18162715500

Website

https://www.stjosephmo.gov/565/St-Joe-FIT

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