Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of the third edition of ‘Walk-a-thon India’ Aug,25, a campaign designed to motivate India to get moving and to bolster the spirit of health and fitness in the country.

The registrations for the Walk-a-thon have begun and the challenge will run from August 1 to August 30, 2025, and is open exclusively to users across India. Participants simply need to opt in and complete 200,000 steps within the 30-day period to qualify for exciting rewards.

All finishers will be eligible for assured prizes. Three lucky winners will win the Galaxy Watch8, while the rest of the finishers will receive discount coupons worth up to INR 15000 on the all-new Galaxy Watch8. With the Walk-a-thon India, Samsung aims to make fitness rewarding and fun for everyone.

How to participate

The 30-day steps challenge will be hosted exclusively on the Samsung Health app, which is available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Participants can monitor their progress through a real-time leaderboard within the Samsung Health app, allowing them to compare their performance and stay motivated throughout the challenge. To qualify and be eligible for prizes, participants are required to complete a minimum of 200,000 steps over the 30-day duration. After completing the challenge, the finishers need to visit the Samsung Members app between September 5 to September 30, 2025,  to claim their reward.

Samsung Health App

Samsung Health is a global wellness and lifestyle platform that allows users to track a wide range of health metrics including steps, exercise, calorie intake, blood pressure, ECG, and sleep patterns. The app is designed to promote healthy living.

Galaxy Watch8

Built on the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, Galaxy Watch8 is 8.6 mm thin—offering a refined profile and snug, all-day comfort, thanks to its new Dynamic Lug System. Developed in close collaboration with Google, the Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to come out of the box with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, powered by Wear OS 6. Users can now go hands-free using natural voice commands to get things done on-the-go with the Galaxy Watch apps like Samsung Health, Calendar, Reminder and Clock.

Available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes and finished in Graphite or Silver, Galaxy Watch8 features a dazzling Super AMOLED display with 3000 nits of peak brightness that ensures excellent visibility outdoors.

Under the hood, Galaxy Watch8 is powered by a 3 nm Exynos W1000 chipset powered by Wear OS 6 with Samsung’s One UI Watch 8 interface.  Galaxy Watch8 features advanced sensor technology and creates an intuitive AI-powered experience to help users fulfill a healthier, more connected life. Leveraging Samsung’s BioActive Sensor for continuous health tracking, the watches deliver real-time insights and instant rewards or alerts across sleep, stress, nutrition and activity, turning healthy intentions into immediate, motivating feedback. Plus, for the first time in a smartwatch, Galaxy Watch8 has introduced the Antioxidant Index, enabling users to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices for healthy aging.

Notably, the Watch 8 Series comes with a ‘Running Coach’ feature — a groundbreaking addition designed to elevate marathon training through personalized guidance. It begins with a 12-minute running test to analyze the user’s pre-training level, then provides a tailored program from a library of 160 options. During workouts, real-time voice coaching delivers instant feedback and motivation, while post-training insights offer detailed progress summaries and personalized recommendations — helping users optimize performance and achieve their fitness goals.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of the second edition of ‘Walk-a-thon India’, a campaign designed to bolster the spirit of health and fitness in the country.

Starting today, users can participate in the challenge and track their daily step count for a period of one month until May 20, 2025 via the Samsung Health app. All users who complete 200,000 steps during this period will be eligible for prizes.  Three lucky winners will get Galaxy Watch Ultra while all others who complete 200,000+ steps will get 25% discount on Galaxy Watch Ultra.

The second edition of ‘Walk-a-thon India’ builds on the tremendous response received during the first chapter held in February 2025, which saw over 100,000 entries from enthusiastic participants across the country.

The 30-day steps challenge will be hosted exclusively on the Samsung Health app, which is available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Participants can monitor their progress through a real-time leaderboard within the Samsung Health app, allowing them to compare their performance and stay motivated throughout the challenge. To qualify and be eligible for prizes, participants are required to complete a minimum of 200,000 steps over the 30-day duration. After completing the challenge, the finishers need to visit the Samsung Members app between May 26 and June 15, 2025 to claim their prize.

Samsung Health App

Samsung Health is a global wellness platform that allows users to track a wide range of health metrics including steps, exercise, calorie intake, blood pressure, ECG, and sleep patterns. The app is designed to promote healthy living and is compatible exclusively with Samsung Galaxy smartphones. With seamless integration and user-friendly features, the app empowers users to maintain and improve their overall well-being.

Galaxy Watch Ultra

Galaxy Watch Ultra, priced at INR 59999, boasts 10ATM water resistance, an IP68 rating for dust and water protection, and is built to military-grade MIL-STD-810H standards, making it resilient in tough environments. The device delivers up to 100 hours of battery life in Power Saving mode, offering long-lasting performance. It is equipped with Samsung’s cutting-edge BioActive Sensor, which supports on-demand ECG recording and Heart Rate Alerts to detect irregular heart activity. Galaxy Watch Ultra also comes with Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature.

Users can participate in the challenge by registering for the Walk-a-thon India challenge on Samsung Health App.