Walking Challenge
Enjoy extra energy, better sleep, less stress, and improved health by participating in this challenge. There will be two walking challenges each school year (Fall and Spring Semester)
The goal of this program is to give students the motivation to get physical activity through a small contest and create future healthy habits long-term.
Fall Semester Walking Challenge
Are you looking for a way to start moving more? Do you need a little friendly competition to get you motivated? Get ready for the Walking Challenge!
- Get a group of 4-8 friends together, come up with a creative team name, and compete against other teams at the university!
- If you feel more comfortable you can compete as an individual.
- Only activities that involve steps can be counted in the Walking Challenge.
How to Join
Registration is free and open now!
- Click the following link: https://www.challengerunner.com/enroll/b547fr-4p7l
- Look for "Available Challenges", check the box next to "Student Walking Challenge - Fall 2024", then click "Enroll"
- Create a new Challenge Runner account or to log in to your existing Challenge Runner account to join the Challenge!
Challenge code: b547fr-4p7l
Note: You may register on Challenge Runner, but the platform will not start recording steps until the challenge begins.
Rules
- Please sign a Student Wellness Waiver to participate
- The Walking Challenge Starts Tuesday, October 1 and ends Monday, October 28, 2024.
- You can count any steps from activities where you are on your feet (Walking, running, jazzercise, aerobics, etc.) No conversions activities: example = Swimming/Biking
- It's never too late to challenge your friends to the movement challenge; they are still able to register and participate anytime! For every 100,000 steps you will be entered in a $25 bookstore gift card.
- Manual Entry please use MSU Step conversion Chart in the resource library.
Prizes!
The challenge will use team/individual step averages to determine winners.
- The top overall team (highest step average) at the end of the challenge each team member will win $25 gift cards to the bookstore!
- First through fifth individuals with the most steps outside of the winning team will win a $25 gift card to the book store.
- For every 100,000 steps you will get one entry into a drawing for a $25 bookstore gift card (3 total).
- A participant can only be awarded one gift card.
For other questions see the resource library below!
Resource Library