Liepāja and the Portuguese city of Évora are launching a joint step challenge, inviting residents, friends, families and colleagues to take part in an active competition on the journey towards the European Capital of Culture year. Until 7 February 2027, participants will collect steps using the Walk15 app to determine which city’s team can walk the furthest together.
The challenge aims to promote an active lifestyle, strengthen the sense of belonging and unite the two European Capitals of Culture 2027 through friendly competition. Every step will contribute to the selected team’s total and help Liepāja move up the challenge rankings.
How to join Team Liepāja
- Download the Walk15 app to a mobile device.
- Open the invitation link: https://walk15.app/challenge/95821.
- Enter the access code UvCb1ixF.
- Select Team Liepāja 2027 and start collecting steps.
The challenge is open to everyone, regardless of age or current level of physical fitness. Participants are encouraged to invite their friends, family members and colleagues to help increase Team Liepāja’s total.
The most active participants will receive prizes provided by Liepāja 2027 and Évora 2027.
The challenge will continue until 7 February 2027.
The project “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” is implemented by the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”, the Liepāja City Municipality, and official partners – the South Kurzeme Municipality, the Kuldīga Municipality and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia. The Liepāja 2027 programme is supported by its main partner in environmental education and sustainability, AS CleanR Grupa, Jsc; its main partner in air mobility and international communication, AS Air Baltic Corporation, Jsc; its promoting financial literacy and business growth partner AS SEB banka, Jsc; its land mobility partner, SIA Lux Express Latvia, Ltd.; its legal partner, SIA Sorainen ZAB, Ltd; its water transport mobility and international communication partner, SIA Stena Line, Ltd. and car rental partner SIXT. Media partners: VSIA Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs, Ltd., SIA Žurnāls Santa, Ltd., SIA TVNET GRUPA, Ltd. and AS Kurzemes Radio, Jsc.
