"#BEACTIVE DAY 2026"

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"#BEACTIVE DAY is an annual campaign dedicated to promoting physical activity. Organised by EuropeActive and its partners as an integral part of the European Week of Sport, the initiative embodies the European fitness and physical activity sector’s mission of getting more people, more active, more often. #BEACTIVE DAY is the fitness and physical activity’s sector annual celebration, and contribution to, the European Commission’s EWoS. Working under its umbrella, our campaign continuously strives to help knit connections and synergies across the sector and beyond, from local to European levels. By building capacity and enabling peer-learning among experienced partners and newcomers, #BEACTIVE DAY hits the ground running across EU and non-EU countries thanks to the coordination of our partner National Fitness Associations. But #BEACTIVE DAY is more than just a celebration of movement. Each year, the campaign focuses on a crucial theme, and in 2026, the spotlight is will be on Mental Health within the fitness community and on the mental health benefits of being active. By providing accessible opportunities and encouraging participation across all demographics, the initiative serves as a blueprint for communities seeking to integrate physical activity into daily lives, in sight of increasing individual quality of life and well-being. Physical activity is a proven, effective and cost-efficient tool to maintain and improve mental health. With mental health as the core focus of the campaign, #BEACTIVE DAY 2026 is not just about promoting fitness and physical activity, but about shaping a healthier, more inclusive and prosperous future for all. "