What is the Butte County Activity Challenge?

The Butte County Activity Challenge is a 31 day challenge intended to encourage participants to go outside and recreate. If you're someone who likes to go outside, this challenge is for you.
​You can ride, run, walk, swim, hike, or even horseback ride.
The rules are simple: you must be physically active while outside.

How do I participate?

 It’s super easy, all you have to do is go outside for 10 minutes or more, throughout the month of May. That's it! You can track your activity using the #strava app and joining the Butte County Activity Club. Or, simply use our form! If you are active for 10 minutes or more for 28-31 days of May, you are eligible for limited edition Butte County Activity Challenge merchandise.

SIGN UP FOR THE FIRST BUTTE COUNTY ACTIVITY CHALLENGE! 

SIGN UP

Step 1: Fill out a brief survey describing your recreational habits before May 1 and download the activity form.
​(Pre-Survey Open March 12)
Step 2: Be a part of the May 1-31 Activity Challenge! Go outside for at least 10 minutes for 28-31 in May to be eligible for limited edition Butte County Activity Challenge merchandise. (Open May 1)
Step 3: Fill out another brief survey describing your experience and upload a photo or document of your completed activity form.  (Open June 1)
Step 4: Receive your eligible limited edition Butte County Active Communities swag! ​(August 2026)

Anyone can participate

There are no age restrictions on this challenge. We encourage everyone to be safe!

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Optional

Download the  #Strava  app and record your activity. Share with your friends and the #bcactivecommunityclub. 

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Fun prizes for trying

Those who participates for 28-31 days gets a free pair of limited edition Butte County Activity Challenge wool socks. 

Things to do: 
Ride a bike • Walk • Hike • Run • Swim
Rock Climb - Paddle Board - Bird Watch - Horseback Ride - Skate - Outdoor Workout  - Trailwork - Kayak - Jump Rope
- Outdoor Team Sports - Wake or Snow (surfing, boarding, skiing) - Fishing  - Outdoor Dance Party - XC adventures
- Hula Hoop - Garden - Scooter
... be creative!
​Not considered eligible for activity:
Motorcycle riding - Indoor gym/pool/bike activity - Using micromobile devices with only a throttle

This challenge was funded by the 2026 Healthy Communities Collaborative in Chico, California. 

Questions? Email [email protected]