🌟 February 5 – March 5, 2026 | Free Across Ireland
Make Every Step Count Toward a Healthier, Happier You
✅ Track your steps with easy app
✅Climb the live Irish leaderboard
✅Be in with a chance to win a reward
Let’s step into spring together. One step at a time.
1. Download the App
Download MapMyWalk from the App Store or Google Play.
Download MapMyWalk from the App Store or Google Play.
3.Find Our Group
In the app, go to Friends / Find Friends and search for: Motivation WM
In the app, go to Friends / Find Friends and search for: Motivation WM
2. Create a Free Account
Sign up using your email address. This only takes a few minutes.
Sign up using your email address. This only takes a few minutes.
4.We’ll add you to the official Make It Count 2026 leaderboard once you’ve found us.
The participant who covers the highest total distance over the challenge period wins a 10-Week Behvaiour Modification Programme worth €395!!
🏁 Make It Count – 33-Day Challenge Overview
Walk Your Way to a Fitter, Stronger, More Energised You
From February 1 to March 5, you’ve got 33 days to rack up as many kilometres as you can walking at your own pace, in your own time, wherever suits you. Whether it’s daily strolls, long weekend walks, or mindful morning movement, every step counts.
Challenge yourself. Beat your personal best. And maybe… even win a prize!
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Duration: 33 days (Feb 1 – Mar 5, 2026)
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Goal: Log the most kilometres walked using MapMyWalk
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Winners: Top walker will win a 10-Week Weight Management Programme. Limited slots!!
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Join for Free by signing up on this page
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Track every walk or run using the MapMyWalk app
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Make sure your phone is on you during every walk or run so your steps are tracked accurately
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Your total KMs will be tallied on the leaderboard
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Walk or run solo or with friends just keep moving!
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Stay honest, stay motivated, and most importantly, enjoy the journey
This challenge is about progress, not perfection. Whether you walk 3km a day or 10, you’re doing something amazing for your health and we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
30
Years of of expertise in Weight Management
250,000
clients lost weight and kept it off for 4+ years with our psychology-based approach and Maintenance Programme.
10
Years of experienced Consultants in Weight Management
”As for me, I feel like a new person. Having taken up running, I compete in races almost every weekend and have even run marathons. I hope my experience can inspire others to get the help they need to lose weight with Motivation.
Siobhan FoleySiobhan lost 2 Stone 3lb and is maintaining 3 years
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”Doing the Motivation programme was the first time I saw something through from start to finish, and that proved an invaluable lesson for me. Now, three years later and fitter than ever, I hardly recognise the person I used to be.
Anthony BeakhurstLost 5 Stone and is maintaining 3 years
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”It was great to be a normal size, and it’s even better to know that, six years later, I’ve managed to stay in shape. That’s the beauty of the maintenance plan: it gives me great security to have the support of my personal weight loss consultant whenever I need it.
Maria DowlingMaria lost 7st 8lb and is maintaining 6 years
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”In one year, Motivation turned my life around. It gave me the tools I needed to lose the weight that had piled on over 13 years, and showed me how to stay on track for the rest of my life.
Paul FaulknerPaul lost 10st 8lb and is maintaining 4 years
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1. What is the Make It Count Step Challenge 2026?
The Make It Count Step Challenge 2026 is a free, 33-day walking challenge designed for adults across Ireland to help build motivation, support weight management, and boost physical activity. You simply track your steps using the 
MapMyWalk app, walk at your own pace, and stay accountable with daily encouragement and resources.
2. Who can join the step challenge in Ireland?
Anyone living in Ireland can join. It’s especially ideal for adults aged 35 to 65 who want to start walking more, feel better, and improve health without high-impact workouts. Whether you're a beginner or getting back into routine, this challenge is designed to suit your pace.
3. Do I need a fitness tracker to join the walking challenge?
No tracker needed! All you need is your smartphone. The challenge uses the free MapMyWalk app to track your daily steps, so it’s easy, accessible, and budget-friendly. No expensive equipment, gym membership, or wearables required.
4. What can I win by completing the step challenge?
Participants who complete the 33-day challenge between February 1 and March 5, 2026 are entered to win a 10-Week Weight Management Programme. Reward is designed to support your ongoing health journey and keep you motivated long after the challenge ends.
5. How do I sign up for the Make It Count Step Challenge?
You can join the challenge by filling out the quick sign-up form on this page. Once registered, you’ll receive everything you need by email including challenge instructions, daily motivation, and tips to stay consistent. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Why is this challenge perfect for February?
February is when most people start to lose motivation and fall off their New Year’s resolution to lose weight or get healthier. The Make It Count Step Challenge is designed to help you stay on track with a simple, realistic way to stay active walking daily at your own pace.
By joining, you’ll not only get daily motivation and accountability, but also the chance to win a 10-week Weight Management Programme to keep your momentum going well beyond the challenge.
