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Samsung Fit India Walk-a-thon ‘26: How to join and win 10,000

Samsung has launched the Fit India Walk-a-thon ‘26, challenging users to track steps and win Amazon gift cards. Here’s how to participate.

Published on: Jan 23, 2026 03:14 PM IST

Samsung is calling on fitness enthusiasts across India to join its Fit India Walk-a-thon ‘26, a step-count challenge hosted on the Samsung Health app. The month-long event will begin on Republic Day and offer participants a chance to win Amazon gift cards by completing a daily walking target. The initiative aims to encourage regular physical activity while introducing a competitive, reward-driven element for users of Samsung Health.

Registration and Challenge details

How to join Samsung’s Fit India Walk-a-thon ‘26 and win Amazon gift cards by walking. (Samsung )
How to join Samsung’s Fit India Walk-a-thon ‘26 and win Amazon gift cards by walking. (Samsung )

Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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Participants can register for the Walk-a-thon starting January 22, 2026, through the Samsung Health app. The challenge officially runs from January 26 to February 24, 2026. During this period, users must complete a total of 2,00,000 steps to qualify for the reward draw. Samsung Health allows participants to track their steps in real time and monitor overall progress throughout the 30-day challenge.

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Rewards and Prizes

Those who meet the 2,00,000-step target will receive a scratch card in the Samsung Members app under the Benefits section. Three participants will win Amazon gift cards worth 10,000 each, and an additional 1,000 users will receive 500 Amazon gift cards. Winners will be determined through a lucky draw conducted after the challenge concludes.

The Samsung Health app offers a leaderboard feature to track steps and compare performance with other participants. Samsung says these tools are designed to keep users motivated and consistent throughout the challenge.

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What is the Samsung Health App

Samsung Health is a global wellness platform that tracks a range of health metrics, including steps, heart rate, exercise, sleep patterns, calorie intake, blood pressure, and ECG. The app allows users to set personalised goals, access fitness programs, schedule medication reminders, and store medical records such as prescriptions, lab reports, and immunisations for easy reference.

How to Participate

 
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