The Optimist Club of Coronado has opened registration for a new virtual fitness event, set to run from July 4 through Labor Day on September 1. With a $50 entry fee, participants can sign up through the club’s official website.
Though this is the first time the event is hosted by the Optimist Club, the concept is familiar to many residents. In 2020, the City of Coronado introduced a similar virtual fitness challenge to celebrate the city’s 130th anniversary. That effort saw more than 1,800 individuals and 140 teams taking part.
This year’s challenge allows participants to log time spent doing any physical activity of their choice—such as walking, swimming, or yoga—on a dedicated event webpage. The site will track and display each participant’s progress, with updates made regularly. Because the event is virtual, individuals can join from anywhere, making it easy for family members, travelers, or even deployed service members to participate.
Among the first to sign up is a group called the “Price Club,” led by Coronado’s own Peggy Price, who recently turned 102. Her son Jimmy said the event website initially questioned her birth year before finally accepting it.
The challenge aims to promote both fitness and fundraising, with a reward system based on hours of activity per week. Participants who log at least one hour per week earn a Bronze ranking; two hours earns Silver; three hours, Gold; and four hours or more, Diamond. The program is designed to accommodate all ages and fitness levels, with awards that recognize individual and team efforts while accounting for the varying intensity of different activities.
Organizers hope the event will bring the community together, encourage active lifestyles, and support local causes—all while having fun.
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