Step It Up

ERIE COUNTY

September 16th – October 27th, 2026

Registration deadline: 4pm on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

We are challenging the entire county to
“Step It Up” for physical, mental, and emotional well-being!

Step it Up Erie County returns! Do you have what it takes to claim the 2026 Step It Up Erie County Champions title? Erie County Department of Health challenges you to Step It Up this fall with your colleagues, friends, and family!

  • Free and open to the public
  • Must be 18+ years of age to participate
  • Challenge duration: September 16th – October 27th, 2026
  • Registration deadline: 4pm on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
  • Kick-off event: September 16th, 2026
  • Award ceremony: October 30th, 2026
2026 Steps
2,933,307
Individuals Leaderboard

Sep 14 – Sep 20

Beginner
  • 1. Geoffrey Bach 58,000 steps
  • 2. Derek Smith 42,583 steps
  • 3. Jeanine Timon 34,892 steps
  • 4. Stacy VECCHI 34,451 steps
  • 5. Lucinda Hilliard-Sweeney 32,051 steps
  • 6. Kristen Zacour 30,975 steps
  • 7. Karen Chillcott 26,237 steps
  • 8. Julie Zelenak 25,000 steps
  • 9. Jason Graham 18,488 steps
  • 10. Julie bessetti 18,454 steps
Intermediate
  • 1. David Faipler 125,910 steps
  • 2. Nico Lombardo 70,665 steps
  • 3. Samantha Reedy 67,611 steps
  • 4. Richard Conrad 64,356 steps
  • 5. Carrie Savoia 61,106 steps
  • 6. Tiffany Zinn 60,926 steps
  • 7. Katy Stanisa 58,614 steps
  • 8. Denise Petersen 55,596 steps
  • 9. Laura Misko 54,763 steps
  • 10. Amber Prisco 43,891 steps
Advanced
  • 1. Amy Lukasik 112,476 steps
  • 2. Debbie Neugebauer 81,086 steps
  • 3. Douglas Forne 71,620 steps
  • 4. James Gelsie 70,900 steps
  • 5. Greg Roberts 67,878 steps
  • 6. Lauren Garskie 66,410 steps
  • 7. Cheryl Tylkowski 61,739 steps
  • 8. jeff Gibbens 60,789 steps
  • 9. Claire Mohr 57,685 steps
  • 10. LeAnn Parmenter 54,810 steps

Teams Leaderboard

Sep 14 – Sep 20

Small (5-20)
  • 1. Another One Bites the Dust 39,207 steps
  • 2. Eastside YMCA 2101 Nagle Road Erie PA 16510 35,810 steps
  • 3. run-on sentences 29,804 steps
  • 4. Consistency over Perfection 24,392 steps
  • 5. City of Erie 17,274 steps
  • 6. D&A suite 101 16,124 steps
Medium (21-35)
  • 1. C3 Church 28,119 steps
  • 2. C3 Church 28,119 steps
  • 3. C3 Church 28,119 steps
  • 4. C3 Church 17,922 steps
Large (36+)
Exercise and daily movement helps improve mood and sleep, reduces risk of chronic diseases, improves muscle strength and endurance, and helps you live longer.


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