From SG61 to every day: How 6,100 steps can inspire healthier habits
On September 13, 2026, more than 610 individuals gathered at the National Stadium in Singapore for the Samsung Galaxy Walkathon, a community wellness event that commenced at 7 am. The event aimed to instill the importance of walking for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and honored Singapore's 61st birthday by setting a target of 6,100 steps per participant.
Organized by Samsung Electronics Singapore in collaboration with The Kallang Group, Singtel, and SPH Media, the walk also supported the Singapore Heart Foundation in raising awareness about heart health. Samsung donated to the Foundation's heart health initiatives.
The inaugural walk was part of a nationwide health movement for SG61 and was preceded by an employee engagement activity with over 100 Samsung employees taking a walk or run at Labrador Park as an example of incorporating movement into daily life.
Post the 5km walk, participants were treated to a guided cooldown session and enjoyed complimentary refreshments. The event further featured a range of activities at the National Stadium Experience, including hands-on sessions with the latest Galaxy devices, an AL!VE Artisan Market, an inflatable playground, and sports try-outs.
Samsung Health, a free app designed to track fitness and lifestyle habits, was presented as a tool to help users build and maintain healthier habits daily. The app monitors heart activity, sleep patterns, diet, mood, stress levels, and even ambient noise levels. It also synchronizes with Galaxy smartwatches to monitor steps and set activity challenges, providing personalized goal-based guidance and milestone celebrations.
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