Step Into Wellness With Samsung: Join Walk-a-Thon India Challenge

This August, Samsung is back with another exciting edition of its popular ‘Together’ initiative, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Titled ‘Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25’, the nationwide fitness initiative invites you to lace up your shoes, log your steps and unlock a fitter version of yourself. All while being coached by powerful Samsung Health app.

The month-long Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25 challenge, taking place from August 1 to August 31, 2025, is open to anyone with the Samsung Health app on their smartphone.

You don’t need a Galaxy Watch to join, just the app and the will to walk.

This upcoming challenge also puts a spotlight on the new Galaxy Watch8, which features advanced health tools like sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, metabolism insights, and more. 

With assured rewards for every finisher, the challenge offers both motivation and a clear goal, making it a very simple yet meaningful way to take a positive step towards better health. 

Samsung’s Mission: A Healthier India

Samsung Health’s ‘Together’ initiative has already inspired thousands across country to prioritize movement. In fact, the last challenge that was held in April 2025 drew over 124,000 participants from every corner of India, creating a shared purpose and a lot of steps!

With ‘Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25’, Samsung is continuing that mission, motivating you to stay active while also understanding your health data. It’s not just about walking, it’s about walking with intention.

Galaxy Watch8: Your AI Health Coach on the Wrist

August 2025’s theme puts the spotlight on the new Galaxy Watch8, a smartwatch that’s much more than a step counter. Featuring an AI-powered, personalised health coach, the Watch8 offers insights tailored just for you. Whether it’s your sleep cycles, heart rate or stress levels, the watch turns complex data into actionable goals.

Key features of the Watch8 include:

●    Running and Fitness Coaching for step-by-step motivation

●    Sleep Tracking with expert tips on rest and recovery

●    Heart Health Monitoring to keep you in check

●    Age Well and Metabolism Insights to ensure long-term wellness

These features don’t just motivate you to walk, they help you walk smarter.

How to Participate

Joining the challenge is simple, and you don’t need to be a marathoner to take part. Just follow these steps: 

●    Open the Samsung Health App on your Galaxy smartphone.

●    Head to the ‘Together’ section.

●    Tap on the ‘Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25’ challenge.

●    Accept the challenge and start walking from August 1 to 30, 2025.

To complete the challenge, users must clock 200,000 steps in total during this 30 day period. That’s about 6,700 steps a day, perfectly doable whether you’re at home, at work, or walking around your local park.

And yes, there’s a live leaderboard to keep the energy high and the community engaged.

Assured Rewards for All Finishers

Samsung believes that every step counts, and every finisher deserves recognition. This time, they’ve turned things up a notch with these exciting prizes:

●    3 lucky winners will receive the all-new Galaxy Watch8 Classic, packed with Galaxy AI features and advanced health tracking tools.

●    Rest of the finishers will receive up to Rs. 15,000 off on the Galaxy Watch8 Series, making it easier than ever to own one of the smartest watches in the game.

How to Claim Your Prize

Finished your 200,000 steps? Here’s how to redeem your reward:

●    Open the Samsung Members App anytime between Sep 05 and Sep 30, 2025.

●    Go to the ‘Benefits’ section.

●    Click on the banner featuring the ‘Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25’ challenge.

●    Claim your prize.

Note: Participation in the challenge confirms acceptance of the Terms of Participation.

The Time to Move Is Now

In a world where our jobs are increasingly desk-bound, Samsung’s Walk-a-thon challenge is a refreshing reminder that health doesn’t have to be complicated. All it takes is a few thousand steps and the right tech on your wrist.

Whether you’re walking for fitness, for stress relief, or simply for fun, the ‘Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25’ powered by Samsung makes every step rewarding. With prizes and cutting-edge coaching, there’s never been a better time to walk.

Take your first step. Join ‘Walk-a-thon India, Aug’25’ challenge now.