Step Up for Health

Join us for a fun community run/walk focused on prevention, wellness, and showing up for each other.

Date

June 27

Time

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

Ford’s Pond

7 people signed up so far

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93 free shirt spots remaining

The first 100 participants receive a free event t-shirt and shaved ice.

See what the event feels like

When

Saturday, June 27

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where

Ford’s Pond

382 Church Rd., Sutherlin, OR 97479

Cost

Free

Open to the community

Organized By

Tobacco Policy Committee

With prevention and community health partners

About the Event

A community event built around prevention, movement, and connection

Step Up for Health is a community-centered event designed to bring people together through movement, positive energy, and prevention-focused outreach.

Whether you walk, jog, or run, the goal is simple: show up, get moving, and take a step toward better health together.

At the event, you’ll find community partner tables, local resources, information, games, music, giveaways, and this year, free cancer screenings from local healthcare providers.

What to expect

•Walk, jog, or run at your own pace
•Track your miles for prizes and giveaways
•Connect with partners offering community resources, games, and information
•Enjoy music and a welcoming event atmosphere
•Access free cancer screenings from local healthcare providers

Free shirt info

The first 100 participants receive a free event t-shirt and shaved ice.

93 pre-confirmed shirt spots remaining right now.

Location

Meet us at Ford’s Pond

Step Up for Health will take place at Ford’s Pond in Sutherlin. It’s a great setting for a community walk with open space, a paved path, and plenty of room to connect with local partners and activities.

Event Address

Ford’s Pond

382 Church Rd.
Sutherlin, OR 97479

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Helpful to know

•Ford’s Pond is located in Sutherlin and easy to find by GPS.
•Wear comfortable shoes for walking or running.
•Plan to stop by community booths, games, and screenings while you’re there.
•Arriving a little early is a good idea if you want check-in to go quickly.

Our Story

From remembrance to prevention

Step Up for Health is now in its third year. The event originally began as Walk Out on Tobacco, created to honor and remember the lives lost due to tobacco in Douglas County.

As the event has grown, so has its purpose. While we continue to recognize the impact tobacco has had on our community, we are now taking a broader prevention approach focused on connection, early action, education, and community health.

Step Up for Health reflects that shift — honoring the past while inviting people to take action for a healthier future.

Community-led

The event is organized by the Tobacco Policy Committee and sponsored by prevention and community health partners committed to supporting Douglas County.

What makes this year special

•Community partner tables with resources and information
•Games and activities for attendees
•Music and a fun community atmosphere
•Free cancer screenings from local healthcare providers

Past Events

From Walk Out on Tobacco to today

This event started as Walk Out on Tobacco and has grown into Step Up for Health — a community event focused on prevention, connection, and showing up for each other.