Moon Walk 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Champaign County get involved?
Champaign County has been issued a challenge to make one round trip to the moon before Peoria and the Quad Cities AND have the highest average per walker! Moon Walk started in Peoria in 2003. In 2004 and 2005, the communities of Rockford and Peoria competed to see which community could "walk" to the moon the fastest. In 2006, they invited the Quad Cities to join the race, and last year they invited Champaign County to join. We need to show we are strong competitors this year!
How do I register?
Register now. It is $5 per adult thirteen or older and $2 for children twelve and under. Participants can sign up as a team or individual. It only takes five people to be a team! Each team must designate a team captain. Teams may be from businesses, organizations, churches, or neighborhoods.
What does the registration fee cover?
Your registration allows you to participate in the 10-week Moon Walk race and all the events surrounding Moon Walk. You'll also receive an exclusive Moon Walk lunch bag after you and your team members average 100 miles. The first 50 kids twelve and under to sign up will receive a pedometer. Trophies and awards will be distributed; resources for your team will be available to ensure success! We'll have a Launch Party and a Splash Down.
When can I register?
Registration is open now and is continuous throughout the 10-week race, so feel free to register at any time and keep adding team members.
How do I start a Moon Walk team?
It is simple. Recruit family, friends, or co-workers. Designate a team captain. Name your team and register on our website.
What activities count towards Moon Walk?
Every step you take all day every day counts toward Moon Walk, so put your pedometer on in the morning and wear it until you go to bed--and do remember to write down your miles each night. Some activities can be converted to Moon Walk miles. If your activity is not listed here, but is similar in exertion level to one listed, use your best judgment in making a conversion. Remember to take off your pedometer when engaging in these other activities, then use the conversion factor to add on your other activity miles at the end of the day.
When and who should log my miles?
In order for your team's miles to count for the week-end totals, you must log your miles on our website by clicking on Log Your Miles every Friday for the week prior (miles walked from the previous Friday through Thursday). Each participant may log in their own miles. Prizes will be distributed to team captains who have walked the most miles at the end of each week.
Why doesn't the Quad Cities' and Peoria's mileage total update automatically?
Only Champaign County teams will use University of Illinois Extension Moon Walk web site to log their miles, which will be calculated automatically. Quad Cities and Peoria will report their totals to Extension on Mondays and we will manually update their totals on our website. The best time to compare totals is on Monday afternoon.
Why does your website say 1,193,500,000 steps for mankind?
1,193,500,000 steps are equal to approximately one round trip to the moon. We know that to beat Peoria and the Quad Cities we have to make one round trip AND have the highest average per walker.
How many miles is it to the moon from Earth?
The Moon is approximately 238,800 miles from Earth
How do I track my miles walked?
The best way to track your miles is by using a pedometer. If your pedometer only tracks your steps, don't worry. Your steps will be automatically converted to miles on the Log Your Miles page of our website.
How do I log my miles on the website?
Click on Log Your Miles from the home page of our website and follow the directions. If you have any problems e-mail or call us.
Where can I buy a pedometer?
Participants can purchase pedometers from retails stores or online from $5-$25. Remember, if you are one of the first 50 kids twelve and under to sign up for Moon Walk you will receive a pedometer!
How do I receive my Moon Walk 2009 lunch bag?
When your team's mileage reaches 100 miles per registered walker, your team captain will be notified to pick up the team lunch bags. You will be responsible to get your lunch bag from your team captain.
How do I register multiple people?
Unfortunately, you cannot register multiple people because participants must agree to a waiver. However, if you are a parent and want to register your entire family, the easiest thing to do is to email yourself the invitation and use the link you are emailed to register each member of your family.
Remember to invite others to join your team. Click "Invite Others" once you are registered. Each time you log-in to your account you will have this option. Other members of your team will also be given the option to invite others.
