World Heart Day Challenge

This World Heart Day, help Keep the Beat by creating your own heart-shaped route to walk, bike, or run. Share your route here to add it to our challenge wall, and don’t forget to share it on social media using the hashtag #DontMissABeat #WorldHeartDay to inspire others to create their own or try your route.

Step 1
Plan your route

Plan out a route to create your best heart shape route where you are

Step 2
Walk, run or cycle

Whether you prefer to walk, run or cycle, complete your heart shape

Step 3
Share your story

Simply upload your route with a photo and route details to be added to our challenge wall

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Challenge Wall

Challenge Year:

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Run

6.6km

WORLD HEART DAY CHALLENGE 2022 BIB NO: 0346

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Run

8.0km

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Run

8.2km

Run

7.0km

Lucknow, India

Walk

3.0km

Lucknow, India

Walk

3.0km

European Heart House – World Heart Day Challenge 2022

Walk

1.0km

Espoo, Finland

Walk

2.1km

Kolkata, India

Cycle

8.0km

Budapest, Magyarország

Walk

2.0km

Eldoret, Kenya

Walk

35.0km

Manchester, United Kingdom

Walk

6.1km

BONAMOUSSADI, Cameroon (La marche du coeur)

Douala, Cameroun

Walk

8.0km

Manchester, United Kingdom

Walk

6.1km

Manchester, United Kingdom

Walk

6.1km

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worldheartfederation

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15 Aug

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Every year, more than 6.5 million people die early from heart disease. Every heartbeat lost too soon is a story left untold - and we want to hear yours.This #WorldHeartDay, we remember the lost hearts. Using our dedicated frames on social media, we want to hear your personal #HeartStories of how cardiovascular disease (CVD) has impacted you or your loved ones.A Heart Story is any personal story about cardiovascular disease and its real-life impact. By sharing these experiences, we can inspire positive change and increase awareness about the effects of heart disease. It could be about your journey or that of someone you know and love. 🤳 Download the Heart Stories frame and share your story - link in bio!#DontMissABeat

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11 Aug

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1 in 3 adults is not moving enough, yet exercise is one of the most effective ways to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). Even small changes can make a big difference in fighting CVD, the world's biggest killer. That's why we're challenging you to move for at least 25 minutes for 25 days in September, to celebrate 25 years of #WorldHeartDay. Whether you want to run, walk, dance, or cycle - it all counts. Inspire action through movement. Learn more at the link in our bio! #DontMissABeat

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10 Aug

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🚨 Heart disease kills more people than anything else worldwide, yet most countries still don't have a national plan to fight it.This September, world leaders meet at the @UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health. Their decisions will shape heart-health policy and funding for the next decade. We must make them care.HOW YOU CAN HELP:1. SIGN OUR PETITION 👉 It will take you only 30 seconds. You can find the link in our bio.2. SEND OUR EMAIL TEMPLATE to your elected officials 👉 Click the link in our bio to copy it. ⚠️ Every signature sends a clear message to the UN: Heart disease is a THREAT we can no longer ignore.CALL ON GLOBAL LEADERS. CALL FOR BETTER ❤️ CARE.

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worldheartfederation

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4 Aug

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Meet Cardi V, #WorldHeartDay's 2025 official mascot.Cardi V is a healthy heart. They like walking, running, dancing, cooking heart-healthy food, getting regular check-ups at their healthcare provider and much more. Cardi V helps us spread World Heart Day's 2025 message: #DontMissaBeat, because every heartbeat counts. Look out for more Cardi content coming soon!❤️ Learn more about World Heart Day 2025 and how you can get involved — link in bio!

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worldheartfederation

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30 Jul

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Every heartbeat has a story. Too many end too soon.As #WorldHeartDay approaches, we’re reminded that heart disease is still the world’s leading cause of death. This year’s theme—“Don’t Miss A Beat”—asks us to pay attention, speak up, and act before it’s too late.We’re calling for stories that show the real impact of heart disease. We want to amplify voices that too often go unheard, and to help others make decisions that could save their lives.Go to the link in our bio to share your story with us and help us inform, comfort, and move people to act.Thank you for adding your voice to our mission ❤️

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worldheartfederation

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25 Jul

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The heat is breaking records in some parts of the world — and people with heart problems are more at risk.✅ Use fans or air conditioning if available. If you are outside, stay in the shade as much as possible.💧 Water is best. Avoid alcohol and drinks with large amounts of sugar.☀️ Plan activities in the early morning or evening. Try to stay indoors when the sun and heat are most intense.👕 Loose, breathable, light-colored clothing helps your body cool down.🚨 Watch for symptoms like heavy sweating, dizziness, confusion, fast breathing or heartbeat. If these occur, move to a cooler place, hydrate, and seek medical help if symptoms worsen.💊 Know your medications: Ask your healthcare provider how heat might interact with your prescriptions. Don’t stop or change your medicines until you talk to your doctor.Share these tips to protect yourself and others at higher risk ❤️

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worldheartfederation

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17 Jul

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This September marks 25 years of #WorldHeartDay… and you can take part in the celebration 🎉 Resources are now live at the link in our bio! Let’s take action together and make every heartbeat count this World Heart Day ❤️ #DontMissABeat

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worldheartfederation

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9 Jul

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Every year, over 20 million lives are lost to cardiovascular disease. This #WorldHeartDay on 29 September, we’re turning up the volume with this year’s theme: “Don’t Miss a Beat.” 🫀 A powerful reminder to prioritize what truly matters: our health, our loved ones, and the moments that bring us together.Join us for the 25th World Heart Day and make sure no one misses their beat 🤝Learn more at the link in our bio! #DontMissABeat

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worldheartfederation

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5 Jul

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🫀 Nearly 474,000 deaths from heart disease in 2019 were linked to alcohol.That’s almost half a million lives lost to a preventable risk.As an individual, what can you do?⚠️ Be mindful of your own alcohol use.💬 Challenge the normalization of drinking.🤝 Advocate for stronger public health protections in your community and online. It’s time to rethink what we call "normal". Let’s shift the conversation, starting today.

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worldheartfederation

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28 Jun

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💊 Psychoactive drugs can seriously harm your heart.For vulnerable communities facing poverty, stigma, and limited healthcare, these risks hit even harder.That's why, together with our Nicotine, Tobacco, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Expert Group, we're getting ready to launch new resources to help prevent and care for drug-related heart problems 🤝 Stay tuned!

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25 Jun

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What starts in childhood shapes a children's heart for life.Kids with a high BMI are 40% more likely to develop heart disease in midlife. BMI or Body Mass Index is a simple measure of weight and height used to calculate body size. When it’s too high, it can signal excess body fat, a risk factor for future health problems.But small steps now make a big difference:🏃‍♀️ Encourage daily movement🥗 Offer meals with fruits, veggies & whole grains🥤 Cut back on sugary drinks & processed foods😴 Keep regular sleep routines👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Turn healthy choices into habits, they learn by watching you!📘 More info in our #WorldHeartReport 2025. Explore it at the link in our bio.

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22 Jun

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37 million children aged 13-15 worldwide use tobacco, tricked by flashy flavors and slick marketing. It's all designed to hook them. Let's break the illusion and say: No more tricks, no more traps. #TobaccoExposed 🚫

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Create Your Heart-Shaped Route for World Heart Day

Step 1 Plan your route

Step 2 Walk, run or cycle

Step 3 Share your story

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WORLD HEART DAY CHALLENGE 2022 BIB NO: 0346

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Create Your
Heart-Shaped Route for
World Heart Day

Step 1
Plan your route

Step 2
Walk, run or cycle

Step 3
Share your story