2019 Walkathon Round Vitilevu (475km)

Theme: Walk Against NCD’s
Date: 10–20 August 2019
Venue: Vitilevu Island, Fiji

The “2019 Walkathon Round Vitilevu (475km)”was organized by the Fiji Mountaineering and Climbing Association from 10-20 August 2019 to raise awareness on the rising crisis of non-communicable diseases in Fiji.

The Fiji Mountaineering and Climbing Association is the National Sports Organization for mountaineering in Fiji. It is recognized by the Fiji National Sports Commission.

Non-communicable diseases- obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer – are a major social and economic development challenge for Fiji. These diseases, which are highly prevalent in the nation, drain government resources and have a negative impact on quality of life. Studies show that many adolescents in Fiji are overweight, and an increasing number of them are obese. Diseases typically only observed in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, are now being diagnosed in young people. The four main risk factors are poor diet, insufficient physical activity, and tobacco and alcohol abuse.

Young people have a key role to play in building strong populations. By teaching the young people to adopt healthy behaviors, we can reduce the early onset of non-communicable diseases.

Walkathon Route

Date	Designated Stop Station	Distance	Walk Hrs.
10/08	Galoa Community Hall, Pacific Harbour	56.0km	11.0hrs
	Start Point – Ratu Sukuna Park
11/08	Shalini Garden Apartments, Sigatoka	66.0km	13.0hrs
12/08	Yako Village, Nadi	51.0km	10.0hrs
13/08	Namoli Village, Lautoka City	43.0km	9.0hrs
14/08	Tavua College, Tavua	61.0km	12.0hrs
15/08	Break Day in Tavua	0.0km	0.0hrs
16/08	Vaileka Village, Rakiraki	42.0km	8.0hrs
17/08	Ra High School, Ra	36.0km	7.0hrs
18/08	Tailevu North College, Korovou	63.0km	13.0hrs
19/08	Nausori Village, Nausori	36.0hrs	8.0hrs
20/08	Ratu Sukuna Park, Suva	25.0km	5.0hrs