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2025 UC Moves Challenge

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This May, get outside, get moving, and build healthy habits that will pay off all year long! Join your UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff community in moving more and building healthy habits with daily challenges, fun tips, and healthy recipes. Get inspired to try new outdoor physical activities like hiking, cycling, tennis, and golf. Whether you take a fitness class, park further away, go on a walk, or spend the afternoon gardening, every movement counts!

Visit ucmoves.springintomotiontoday.com then select ‘Register’ to create a new account and choose UC Santa Cruz as your location. Please note that space for this challenge is limited. 

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Challenge runs
May 5 – June 1

Attend participant webinars to learn more about the UC Moves challenge! Click to view a general information video and click on the links below for the direct Zoom link for the live webinars:

  • Help reduce stress and improve mood.
  • Feel more energized and focused.
  • Build muscle and strengthen bones.
  • Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
  • Reduce risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
When? Friday, May 16 at 12 PM!
Where? East Field

To learn more, visit Run Like A Slug 5K Fun Run.

To register, visit the registration page.

Sammy the Slug running

For any questions, please reach out to Jessica Bulleri, Campus Health and Well-being Manager in the Office of Risk Services, at jbulleri@ucsc.edu.

Last modified: Apr 14, 2025