Mayor's Fitness Challenge

Overview

Mayor Derrick Henry and the City of Daytona Beach are committed to residents' health and well-being. Whether you’re already fit or want to learn how to get fit, join us as we get moving together.

The Mayor's Fitness Challenge will take place from Thursday, Jan. 8, through Thursday, March 12. The first session is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry, Sr. Cultural & Educational Center, and will feature a weigh-in and further information regarding the 10-week program. Registration is only $20 per participant. Classes will be at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. 

The healthy program features a schedule of fun activities for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Biweekly sessions include indoor and outdoor activities including line dancing, strength training, walk/runs and yoga. There will be a weigh-in at the beginning of the program and again at the end to track results. Prizes will be awarded to those who lose the highest percentage of weight. Additional prizes will be awarded.

For additional information or questions about the program, please contact Katie Prestwood, at 386-671-8268 or PrestwoodKaitlyn@DaytonaBeach.gov.

Registration

To participate in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge, visit the City of Daytona Beach's Activities website and select "Mayor's Fitness Challenge." In honor of our city's 150th anniversary on July 26, 2026, the first 150 registrants will receive an extra raffle ticket in their welcome bag.

For more information, please contact Ivy Howard at (386) 671-8250 or by completing this form.

2026 Sponsors 

Thank you to our 2026 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge sponsors: gold sponsors Mayor Derrick L. Henry, AdventHealth and Florida Health Care Plans, and silver sponsors Brown & Brown, Halifax Health, FBH Community, Tanger Outlets and Oxygen Yoga & Fitness.

Sponsorship Opportunities

To help support the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge and become a sponsor, contact Samantha Gottlieb at (386) 671-5551 or GottliebSamantha@DaytonaBeach.gov.

2026 Schedule

Week 1

Thursday, Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. 
Kickoff, Registration, Weigh-in
Theme: 150 Years Strong – Daytona Beach Pride
Attire: Daytona Beach Themed
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Health Fair, Line dancing with Lisa
Theme: 150 Years Strong – Daytona Beach Pride
Attire: Daytona Beach Themed
Daisy Stocking Park, 550 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

Week 2

Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. 
Chair Fitness with Elegant Fitness
Theme: Campus Pride in Every Stride
Attire: Represent Your College or University
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Thursday, Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m.  
Chair Fitness with Elegant Fitness
Theme: Campus Pride in Every Stride
Attire: Represent Your College or University
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Week 3

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. 
Endurance Training with First Fire Boxing
Theme: Black History in Motion
Attire: Black History Themed
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m.  
Endurance Training with First Fire Boxing
Theme: Black History in Motion
Attire: Black History Themed
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Week 4

Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. 
Warm-up with Oxygen Yoga
Theme: Celebrate 150 Years, One Decade at a Time
Attire: Represent the Decade You Were Born In
Tanger Outlets, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd.

Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m.  
Warm-up with Oxygen Yoga
Theme: Celebrate 150 Years, One Decade at a Time
Attire: Represent the Decade You Were Born In
Tanger Outlets, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd.

Week 5

Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. 
Warm-up with Quanita May, Bridge Walk
Theme: Bridge the Past and Present
Attire: Patriotic Colors, Military-inspired clothing, or Workout Gear Honoring Veterans
Veterans Memorial Plaza, 125 East Orange Ave

Thursday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m.  

Warm-up with Daytona Speed Run Club, Bridge Walk
Theme: Bridge the Past and Present
Attire: Patriotic Colors, Military-inspired clothing, or Workout Gear Honoring Veterans
Veterans Memorial Plaza, 125 East Orange Ave

Week 6

Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. 
Strength Training with Stephanie
Theme: Birthplace of Speed – Racing Toward Wellness 
Attire: NASCAR or Race-theme (bring your own weights)
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m.  
Strength Training with Stephanie
Theme: Birthplace of Speed – Racing Toward Wellness
Attire: NASCAR or Race-themed (bring your own weights)
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Week 7

Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. 
Yoga with Renew Yoga
Theme: World-Famous Beach
Attire: Beachwear-inspired Activewear (bring your own yoga mat)
Riverfront Esplanade Rose Garden, 255 S. Beach St.

Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m.  
Yoga with Renew Yoga
Theme: World-Famous Beach
Attire: Beachwear-inspired Activewear (bring your own yoga mat)
Riverfront Esplanade Rose Garden, 255 S. Beach St.

Week 8

Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. 
Pro Fitness with Bruce McNorton
Theme: City of Champions, Honoring Daytona's Sports Culture
Attire:  Sports Jersey or Athletic Team
Daytona Stadium, 3917 LPGA Blvd.

Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m.  
Pro Fitness with Bruce McNorton
Theme: City of Champions, Honoring Daytona's Sports Culture
Attire: Sports Jersey or Athletic Team
Jackie Robinson Ballpark , 105 E. Orange Ave.

Week 9

Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. 
Cardio Kickboxing with Elegant Fitness
Theme: Throttle up your fitness - Honoring the Past. Riding Into the Future
Attire:  Bike Week Themed
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m.  
Cardio Kickboxing with Elegant Fitness
Theme: Throttle up your fitness - Honoring the Past. Riding Into the Future
Attire:  Bike Week Themed
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Week 10 

Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. 
Weigh-outs, Line Dancing with Eddra
Theme: Past, Present, Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 150 Years
Attire: Any Old Mayor's Fitness Challenge Shirt
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. 
Finale
Theme: Past, Present, Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 150 Years
Attire: 2026 Mayor's Fitness Challenge Shirt
Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.