Join us for a month of physical activity with UC Davis Moves! Whether you join us in-person or virtually, we hope to inspire you to add more movement to your day.
Bloom | UC Davis Moves Bingo | Additional Events | Resources
Join us for a month of activities aimed at getting more movement into your day.
Bloom
Bloom is a vibrant, wellness challenge that celebrates the season by inspiring movement and connection — from cherry blossoms in Japan to lavender fields in France. Whether you prefer walking, swimming, cycling, dancing, or yoga, all activities count thanks to automatic step conversion, making it an inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone. Mark your calendar — registration opens Monday, April 13!
Bloom Bingo
Get your Bloom Bingo card and mark off those spring adventures. Snap a buddy workout, budding landscape, or team event. Then post them on the Community page, because springtime fun is meant to be shared.
Additional Events
parkrun
Join a welcoming community at parkrun, a free, timed 5K held every Saturday morning around the world. Walk, run, jog, or roll along the Davis route at Mace Ranch Park—everyone is welcome, no matter your pace.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Mace Ranch Park
May is Bike Month
Celebrate the joy of bicycling with various events, including a breakfast, bike helmet fittings, and pop-up events.
May is Bike Month is a free, friendly competition that is all about encouraging more people to ride. All are welcome to participate– whether you are an avid bike commuter or if it's been a while since you've been on a bike. Register for Bike Month and earn points for every mile and every trip you log, and be sure to check out the website for full event details and ways to participate.
Various Dates:
Tuesday, May 5
Thursday, May 7
Wednesday, May 13
Wednesday, May 20
Arboretum Tour by Bicycle: UC Davis Campus
Take a bike tour through the Arboretum with Gardening Specialist Jordan Knippenberg! This ride will go at a leisurely pace and pause to point out Arboretum highlights along the roughly 3.5-mile loop. Get a feel for the diverse plant collections that make up the Arboretum and come away with ideas of new spots to visit in the future. Participants must bring their own bicycle. Pre-registration is not required.
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Shovel Sculpture in the Arboretum GATEway Garden
Sustainability Walking Tour: Sacramento Campus
Join Kristina Bair, Director of Sustainability, and Sarah Janus on a walking tour around the beautiful medical center campus. Learn about more than a dozen sustainable points of interest, covering approximately one mile. No reservation is needed! Simply pop on your sneakers, grab a (reusable) water bottle, and meet at the corner of 45th and X St.
Date: TBD
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: 45th Street and X Street
Resources
- Healthy Outside Campaign - Healthy Outside is a campus-wide initiative to improve our community's physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being by including more nature into our everyday routines. To take part in the challenge, simply post a picture which captures the unique ways you or your friends are staying "Healthy Outside" along with the hashtag #UCDHealthyOutside AND tag @HealthyUCDavis. Please note, for our team to see an Instagram entry, the Instagram account needs to be public-facing.
- Healthy UC Davis YouTube Channel - Check out short stretching videos, virtual fitness classes and more on our Healthy UC Davis YouTube Channel.