Thornton Parks & Recreation kicks off the Get Movin’ Thornton challenge on Thursday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m., at the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton. The statewide challenge encourages Coloradans to engage in physical activity for 30 minutes a day for 30 days. The Thornton kickoff event will feature a two-mile walk, led by Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams, around Carpenter Park at 3498 E. 112th Ave, west of the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center.

“The goal is to show everyone that this challenge and commitment is as easy as a 30 minute walk each day,” Thornton Recreation Manager Jan Kiehl said.  

Colorado Get Movin’ provides free online tools to support participants during the 30-day challenge, and people can participate for as many days as they like.

“New this year is a competition between cities and towns in Colorado for the title of most active,” Kiehl said. “We believe our residents will really embrace this challenge and make a strong showing in the competition.”

Incentives are given at three different levels — and once a participant registers online at getmovingchallenge.org, all their get-movin’ minutes are tracked and will contribute to the state’s accumulated total.

For more information call Thornton Recreation Manager Jan Kiehl at 720-977-5906 or go to .