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.
Spring 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.
Why a Challenge?
- Walking is a great way to meet the American Heart Association's recommendations for physical activity for adults. It is recommended that all adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
- The goals of the Challenge is to increase the physical activity levels and social opportunities of Missouri State University students.
How Does a Challenge Work?
The challenge will be managed through a very simple digital platform called Challenge Runner. Challenge Runner syncs with your personal fitness tracker and automatically records the data to a leader board on Challenge Runner's website and mobile app. To participate, you must create a Challenge Runner account.
- Challenge Runner pairs with most major personal fitness trackers like: Fitbit, Garmin,
Google Fit, Apple Health, Samsung Health, Misfit, Nokia (Withings), Omron, and Polar.
- Manual input of steps is also available. A personal fitness tracker is not required to participate in Maroon Moves
- Although it easier to link a personal fitness tracker it is not needed. Participants can use a Map app to track miles (Walk/Run/Hike). Please use the steps per mile depending on your height.
Check out the Resource Library below for more instructions on how to navigate the Challenge Runner website, authorize your fitness tracker, create a team and step conversion chart.
How to Join
Registration is free and open now!
- Click the following link: https://www.challengerunner.com/enroll/a677fr-4w7i
- Look for "Available Challenges", check the box next to "Student Wellness Spring 2025 Walking Challenge", 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: a677fr-4w7i
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 Monday, March 24 and ends Sunday, April 20, 2025.
- 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