NWANA partners help build the people, places, programs, events, and systems needed for Nordic Walking to grow across North America.

Partnerships may support education, local groups, community health, challenges, competitions, events, fundraising, research, wellness programs, sponsor relationships, and long-term sport development.

Who Can Partner With NWANA?

NWANA may work with many types of partners, including:

• schools, colleges, and universities
• municipal recreation departments
• parks and public health programs
• health and wellness organizations
• senior and active aging programs
• community organizations
• clubs and local walking groups
• race directors and event organizers
• timing companies and race management teams
• employers and workplace wellness programs
• foundations and nonprofit partners
• media, marketing, and public outreach partners

Ways Partners Can Help

Partners can help NWANA by hosting programs, supporting local groups, promoting participation, helping organize events, providing venues, connecting communities, supporting instructor development, adding Nordic Walking divisions to events, sharing expertise, or helping NWANA reach new audiences.

Community and Health Partners

Nordic Walking can support active aging, balance, mobility, fall prevention, rehabilitation support, community health, social connection, and long-term physical activity.

NWANA is interested in working with organizations that want to bring safe, structured Nordic Walking activity to more people.

Schools and Youth Programs

Schools, colleges, universities, and youth-serving organizations can help introduce Nordic Walking as a lifelong activity, fitness method, outdoor movement option, and future sport pathway.

Race Directors and Timing Partners

Race directors, timing companies, and event organizers can help NWANA build local stages, community run/walk events with Nordic Walking divisions, official results, and future competition series.

Employers and Wellness Programs

Employers and wellness programs can use Nordic Walking challenges, NW Groups, Umbrella NW Groups, and fundraising opportunities to support employee health, team participation, and community impact.

Build With NWANA

If your organization wants to explore a partnership, NWANA can help identify the right pathway: local groups, challenges, competitions, academy training, events, fundraising, sponsorship, or community programs.