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Blackmores challenges consumers to ‘outwalk a pet’ in new ‘Pawlympics’ campaign

by Julian Bartolome

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June 15, 2026

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Singapore — Blackmores is encouraging younger consumers to put their fitness habits to the test with the launch of ‘Pawlympics,’ a new integrated campaign that challenges participants to answer a simple question: “can you outwalk a pet?”

Created in partnership with McCann Singapore, the campaign uses a playful pet-inspired challenge to spark conversations around consistency, movement, and the often-overlooked foundations of physical performance. 

By tapping into the growing popularity of fitness tracking and active lifestyles, the ‘Pawlympics’ campaign aims to connect with younger consumers in a relevant and engaging way.

At the centre of the campaign is the insight that many pets log significantly 18,000 steps a day, more than the average 5,000 steps a day of an office worker. Building on this idea, Blackmores invites consumers to compare their activity levels with their pets and rethink how they support their long-term mobility and fitness goals.

Bringing the idea to life is the Pawlympics Run, a pet-friendly community event designed to transform the challenge into a shared experience, which was held on 13 June at AirCCC in Dempsey and fronted by Mediacorp artiste Zhang Ze Tong, bringing together participants and their pets for a day centred on movement, community and wellbeing.

The campaign extends beyond the physical event through a dedicated digital experience on Strava, where participants can take part in a series of weekly Pawlympics running routes inspired by real pet activity data, with rewards, leaderboards and exclusive incentives designed to encourage continued participation and engagement.

“Many young people take their mobility for granted, only paying attention when something breaks  down. With Pawlympics, we’re highlighting the importance of proactively supporting joint,  muscle and bone health — not just to perform today, but to future-proof how they move over  time,” explained Andy Mckimmie, Country Manager at Blackmores Singapore, and E-commerce lead for Southeast Asia. 

“By turning consistency into something visible and participatory through the challenge to ‘outwalk a pet,’ we’re helping Blackmores show up in a way that fits naturally into how young  people experience fitness today,” shared Peh Xin Ying, Creative Lead at McCann Singapore. 

By combining real-world experiences with digital fitness challenges, Blackmores is positioning Pawlympics as more than a one-off activation, building an ongoing movement around consistency and active living while embedding the brand into everyday fitness routines.

Rolling out across social media, video, out-of-home advertising, influencer partnerships, digital channels and community-led running groups, the ‘Pawlympics’ campaign reflects Blackmores’ broader effort to engage a new generation of health-conscious consumers through experiences that are both entertaining and meaningful.

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