How it works — WSWA World Streak Walking Association

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Start with 3.2 km a day in one walk. No equipment needed — just consistency. Your first Bronze certification awaits at 30 days.

You already walk? WSWA certifies what you do. Connect Strava or declare on your honour — join the World Registry.

Rankings, badges, Grand Tour, footprints — WSWA is built for those who love to progress and compare.

3.2 km ≈ 35 min of walking — aligned with WHO recommendations. Regular walking reduces sedentary risks. Science & references →

30 days at 3.2 km/day → Bronze

One clear rule for everyone

Science & references: foundations, WHO & FAQ →

📏 3.2 km minimum

Each outing counted individually on foot
No adding up short walks — several 3.2 km+ outings the same day are summed
About 35 to 45 min at a comfortable pace

📅 Every calendar day

The day runs from 00:00 to 23:59
Platform reference: Europe/Paris
No carry-over to the next day

🚫 Consistency as the rule

One missed day closes the streak
You can always restart the next day
Walker mode remains available without mandatory continuity

Concrete example: a 3.2 km walk in the morning + a 7.5 km walk in the evening = 10.7 km counted, 1 single streak day (never two, however many outings you log).
On the other hand, a 2 km walk + another 2 km walk does not validate the day: each outing must individually reach 3.2 km, small walks are never added together to reach the threshold.

Need the full detail? It is available further down this page and in the FAQ.

Log your walks in 3 steps

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Create your account

Sign up in 2 minutes: username, country, email.

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Walk

Do your outing for the day (3.2 km minimum) in Walker or Streak mode.

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Accumulate

Log your walk and track your progress in the Registry.

Streak or Walker: both are valid

Start with the framework that suits you right now. You can switch between them at any time, depending on your fitness level, lifestyle or health goal.

🔥 Streaker Mode

Walk every day without exception
Builds a walking streak
Official certifications Bronze → Legend
Automatically closed if one day is missed

🚶 Walker Mode

Walk whenever you want, no daily requirement
Lifetime km and outing accumulation
Badges and progress without a mandatory streak
Can start a streak at any time

Both modes coexist. A walker can activate a streak whenever they choose; their km history is preserved.

Validation philosophy

"A walking streak is a personal matter before it is a matter of proof. Nobody can walk for you."

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Honour-based system
Like runeveryday.com since 2000: you declare your distance, the system records it. The goal is to support a lasting habit, not to monitor you.
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Automatic Strava validation available
Optional: a Walk, Hike or Run activity ≥ 3.2 km automatically validates your day. Details below.
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Audit possible
For higher levels (Gold, Platinum, Legend), a review may be requested by the board.

Why WSWA chose trust over surveillance →

iOS App

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ONE TAP.

Every day, simply log your walk from the app. The streak counter updates in real time, and your badge is earned automatically as you progress.

DOWNLOAD THE APP →

The 5 official certifications

Level	Days	Cumulative km	Official name	PDF Certificate
🥉 Bronze	30d	96 km	First Step	✅ PDF
🥈 Silver	90d	288 km	Habit Locked	✅ PDF
🥇 Gold	180d	576 km	Half Year Hero	✅ PDF
💎 Platinum	365d	1,168 km	Year Walker	✅ PDF
🏔 Legend	1,000d	3,200 km	Legend	✅ PDF

Each certification is tied to your specific streak. A new streak = new certifications to earn again.

Frequently asked questions

💳 Is WSWA free?

Yes. Membership is entirely free. Donations are welcome to support the association, but never required.

🤒 I am sick

Streak closed. No suspension. Fresh start when you recover. This has been the SRI/USRSA rule for 25 years.

✈️ I am travelling (time zone change)

Use the time zone of your current location. A Paris → LA flight can create a "short day" — walk in the airport or on the plane.

🌧 Extreme weather

Treadmill or indoor walking. No weather exceptions.

🏃 I run — does it count?

Yes. Running is fast walking — same bipedal movement, same muscles, same daily habit logic. 3.2 km run = 3.2 km walked. If you use Strava, a Run activity ≥ 3.2 km is detected and validated automatically, just like a Walk or Hike.

🦽 I have a physical disability

WSWA accepts any form of active movement covering 3.2 km. Each case is handled with care by the board.

🏥 Full hospitalisation

Streak closed. The board acknowledges the situation. Health comes before the rule, and a fresh start is encouraged as soon as possible.

⌚ I forgot to log before midnight

Streak automatically closed the next morning. No catch-up possible.

Walking Score — your form right now

A single number (0–100) reflecting how you're walking right now, not a lifetime record: Recent regularity, Recent volume, Current streak, Trend — plus a Strava intensity bonus. Available from 7 activities.

📈 Discover the Walking Score →

How to connect your Strava account

If you want to automate validation: a Walk, Hike or Run activity ≥ 3.2 km validates the day without manual entry.

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Open your WSWA profile

Menu → My profile
Section Strava

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Click "Connect with Strava"

You are redirected to Strava to authorise access.

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Authorise access

You are automatically returned to WSWA.

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It is active

Manual validation remains available at all times.

Data read by WSWA: activity type · distance · date · elevation gain · weather conditions.
No GPS data, no detailed route. Revocable at any time.

Join WSWA to connect Strava →

Other ways to automate your validation

Don't use Strava directly? Garmin, Apple Watch, Polar, Suunto, Fitbit and COROS can all sync automatically once linked to Strava.

⌚ See device setup guides →

What we expect from members

Only declare what was actually done
Do not claim a certification that has not been earned
Report any technical issue within 7 days
Proven false declaration → streak cancelled + temporary exclusion

"WSWA is not a data game. It is a record of what actually happened."

What it means to appear in the registry

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Your public identity

Your first name + initial (or username) visible publicly, with your country, start date and level.

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Permanent record

Closed streak → remains in the historical registry for life. Your performance never disappears.

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GDPR right

Right to withdraw at any time via [email protected].

Badges in brief

In addition to certifications, you can unlock dozens of badges that reward your progress: cumulative distance, walking habits and consistency.

🌍 Distance

100 km, 1,000 km, 3,200 km

🌅 Habits

Early Bird, Night Owl, Last Call…

🔥 Challenges

First Steps, streak milestones, one-off challenges

See the full badge catalogue →

Your consistency score

Every validated walk earns you a Footprint. They're your long-term consistency score — combining distance, streak, weather and pace bonuses into a single number that ranks you in the community. Unlike a streak, Footprints never reset: they accumulate over your entire WSWA journey.

The 3 WSWA Rings

Every day, three rings update automatically after your sync: Streak (3.2 km minimum), Volume (your personal 7-day average), Regularity (Perfect Day (both closed)).

⭕ Discover the 3 Rings →

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