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Walk It Out with Campus Recreation on Wednesdays in Nov.On Nov. 1 Campus Recreation launched its Quest for 2,000 Walk it Out Program. All UAB Employees and all active UAB Campus Recreation members (both students and non-student members) can participate through Nov. 30 and be eligible to earn points towards their Quest for 2,000-Member Rewards Program.

The #WalkitOutUAB Program includes weekly walks, every Wednesday. The Campus Recreation staff will hold group walks at noon at a different trail each time. Check out the times below to see which trails you can fit into your weekly schedule.

  • November 8 – UAB Medicine Outdoor Trail: 0.5 Miles
    Meet at noon at the corner of 18th Street South and 7th Avenue South. The walk will start at 12:10 pm for 2 laps.
  • November 15 - UAB Medicine/Children’s of Alabama: 0.9 Miles
    Meet at noon at UAB Hospital West Pavilion. The walk will start at 12:10 pm for a 1 lap walk.
  • November 22 - UAB Outdoor Public Art – Central Campus Trail: 2 Miles
    Meet at noon at the corner of University Blvd and 14 Street South, right outside of the Heritage Hall. The walk will start at 12:10 p.m. for 1 lap.
  • November 29 - UAB Academic Campus Green Trail: 2 Miles
    Meet at noon on Campus Green. The walk will start at 12:10 p.m. for 6 laps.

The goal of #WalkitOutUAB is for everyone in the UAB Community (and beyond) to incorporate walking into their daily routine. You can post about your experience on Facebook using the hashtag #WalkitOutUAB and earn even more points towards the member rewards program. For any additional questions or to request disability accommodations, contact Henry Knejfl at jknejfl@uab.edu or 205.996.5035.