Get ready for the 6th edition on 17 May 2026!
The Walk the Talk: Health for All Challenge returns on Sunday, 17 May 2026 to Geneva, Switzerland and everyone is invited to be part of this energizing community event kicking off the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.
WHO is joining with the UN family, Member States, athletes, local sports clubs and health partners and the Geneva community to celebrate healthy lifestyles and demonstrate measures to safely conduct public events. We'll gather at Palace des Nations from 08:00 for fun warm-up activities before the 09:30 official opening.
Bring your friends, family and enthusiasm!
Route
The approximately 3 km route begins at Place des Nations, continues to the World Health Organization headquarters, and then returns to the starting point at Place des Nations.
What is Walk the Talk?
Walk the Talk is a free physical activity event for all, including for people walking, running and using wheelchairs around “international” and “local” Geneva linking key health, international and touristic landmarks. The event is inclusive and open to all ages and abilities, with accessible routes to enable participation of, as many people as possible. Other fun activities and interactive events will be located along the routes.
Who can attend?
The event is open to all participants of all ages, including the general public, students and their families, WHO Member State delegations, staff from international organizations, non-governmental organizations other World Health Assembly participants, and advocates for health. To keep the focus on “health for all”, participants are kindly asked to avoid promotion of issues of a political nature. We also remind of the importance of respectful and appropriate written and spoken references to all participants.
How can you support?
There are many ways you can take part:
- build enthusiasm at your schools and workplaces to join the 17 May 2026 event in Geneva;
- invite senior leadership from your organizations to participate;
- create a team in your organization and join the #HealthForAll movement; and
- bring your families to join in the fun – the activities along the way provide something for all.
