Seniors 60 & Better

Club 300

Join Club 300, a free senior walking program! Meet new friends and experience different trails in Prince George’s County.

Program Overview

Club 300 is a senior walking program sponsored by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Special Programs Division’s Senior Services Unit. What began as a virtual walk across Maryland, one mile at a time (a total of 300 miles, aka, Club 300), has grown and blossomed into a year-round senior walking program. The club meets weekly on Monday mornings, April through November, and once per month, December through March.

To add to the fun, Club 300 members have the option to participate in various walking challenges, most recently the Walk Across America Challenge in which members virtually walked 5,048 miles and earn rewards along the way! The East Coast Greenway Challenge starts on April 5, 2021. Participants who chose to take on this challenge will walk 2,799 miles! 

View the East Coast Greenway Challenge Mileage Chart (PDF)

Register & Login to Club 300

If you are currently registered with Club 300, all you have to do is log in to the Club 300 page using your Club 300 email address and password provided at the time of registration. Record your miles online as well as on the paper mileage log to keep a record of your accomplishments!

To register for the Club 300 program, please complete the online registration form or call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400 for assistance.

Walk Schedule

All walks are on Monday morning beginning at 8:30 am and concluding by 10:30 am. Pre-registration is not required, however, everyone attending the walk will need to sign in and out. Summer, fall, and winter 2024 schedules coming soon!

FAQs

1. Who can participate?
   • Any Prince George’s County senior (age 60 or better) or pre-senior (age 50 to 59) is welcome to join Club 300. All fitness levels are welcome!
2. What are the benefits?
   • Walking is one of the very best exercises! Here are some of the proven benefits:
     – Helps maintain a healthy weight
     – Help prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes
     – Strengthens bones
     – Enhances mood
     – Improves balance and coordination
3. Where and when do you walk?
   • Choose where and when to walk. Walk inside, walk outside, and even walk on a treadmill! Seniors can also walk on their own, with a friend, or with a group.
   • For those interested, Monday morning group walks will commence throughout the summer. We will meet at different locations throughout the County. A group walk schedule will be posted to this website as well as emailed out to all Club 300 members. The group walk schedule is included in your paper walking mileage log. Come out and meet other Club 300 members and keep those feet moving as we explore some of the wonderful trails in our area!
4. What are Club 300 group walks?
   • Come out and meet other Club 300 members and keep those feet moving as we explore some of the wonderful trails in the area. For those who are interested, Club 300 group walks will be scheduled and posted on the Club 300 page. During the winter months, we will be offering a Club 300 group walk monthly. During the summer months, group walks will be more frequent. Seniors will be meeting at different locations throughout the County. Be sure to check the Club 300 page for dates, times, and locations of our Club 300 group walks.
5. When and how do I register?
   • If already registered with Club 300, log in to the Club 300 page. Seniors will be asked if they want to take the East Coast Greenway Challenge; click yes and you will automatically be registered. Please note, you do not need to participate in the challenge to be a member of Club 300.
   • If you want to take the challenge and are not currently registered in the program, complete the online registration form or call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400 for assistance.
6. How do I track and log my miles?
   • Logging miles is simple. Just purchase a pedometer that records miles. The cost of a pedometer ranges from less than $5 and goes up. Additionally, there are some free apps for cell phones that will track your miles on your phone. All you have to do is take an intentional walk and track the miles and record it as follows:
   • Record miles online using your Club 300 email address and password provided at the time of registration. It is highly recommended you keep track of your miles on the paper mileage log as well to keep a record of your accomplishments!
   • Use a paper walking mileage log (pen and paper).
   • Our goal is to have all Club 300 members log their miles online.
7. How do I record my miles online if I do not have an email address or access to a computer?
   • For assistance, please call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3403 at the end of each month and we will help record your miles online.
8. What if I am unable to log into the Club 300 webpage successfully?
   • Please call the Special Programs Division at (301) 446-3403 for assistance.
9. Are there rewards?
   • As you walk the East Coast Greenway, you will earn a State pin for each State you have “virtually” walked across! Here are those States:
   • Maine
   • New Hampshire
   • Massachusetts
   • Rhode Island
   • Connecticut
   • New York
   • New Jersey
   • Pennsylvania
   • Delaware
   • Maryland
   • Washington DC
   • Virginia
   • North Carolina
   • South Carolina
   • Georgia 
   • Florida
10. What are some walking tips?
    • Turning a normal walk into a fitness stride requires good posture and purposeful movements. Ideally, here’s how a walk should be:
      – Keep your head up and look forward.
      – Relax your shoulders, neck, and back.
      – Swing your arms freely with a slight bend at your elbows (if you like, pump your arms).
      – Keep your stomach muscles slightly tightened and your back straight.
      – Your walk should be smooth as you roll your foot from heel to toe.