Walk Across America

A virtual cross-country challenge that helps teams log miles, build momentum, and move together toward a shared coast-to-coast goal.

31 days Exercise Team or Individual

$5 per participant

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$750 minimum per challenge

A virtual cross-country challenge that helps teams log miles, build momentum, and move together toward a shared coast-to-coast goal.

31 days Exercise Team or Individual

$5 per participant

|

$750 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Ready for a cross-country adventure? In this challenge, participants team up to contribute miles toward a shared virtual journey across America.

Through walking, running, hiking, and elliptical activity, teams work together to reach a cumulative 4,834-mile distance goal. Every mile helps move the team farther along the route and keeps participants engaged as they build consistent movement habits.

Participants track eligible miles through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with team progress reflected on a shared leaderboard to keep the journey exciting from the starting line to the final destination.

What's Included

  • Fitness tracker integrations
  • Leaderboards to track progress throughout the challenge
  • Automated communications via email and notifications
  • Reward fulfillment for prizes

Key Details

Duration

31 days

Mode

Team or Individual

Theme

Exercise

Goal

Work together to reach a certain amount of miles

Optional Prizes

Offering prizes is a simple way to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Based on what we see drive the most engagement, here are the most effective options:

Recommended for this challenge

  • Gift card to a local outdoor gear and footwear shop
  • High-performance moisture-wicking athletic apparel bundle
  • Lightweight hydration pack for long-distance hiking
  • Premium foam roller and muscle recovery kit

Or explore broader categories

  • Gift Cards or Monetary Rewards – A flexible option that appeals to a wide range of employees and consistently drives participation.
  • Extra PTO or Time Off – A highly valued reward that feels meaningful without adding direct cost to the program.
  • Recognition or Bragging Rights – Leaderboards, shoutouts, or a simple trophy can reinforce friendly competition.
  • Company Swag or Branded Items – Fun, tangible rewards employees can take with them beyond the challenge.

Getting Your Challenge Set Up

Once you submit your request form, IncentFit handles the heavy lifting.

We'll review your request, set up your challenge, and send you an email to register your account and finalize your setup - so you can launch with minimal effort.

Launch This Challenge

Submit a few details and the IncentFit team will help get your challenge set up.

Frequently asked questions

Yes! With the individual mode, employees track their own progress and celebrate personal wins. With the team mode, coworkers contribute to their team’s progress and cheer one another on. Either option gives employees a fun way to build healthy habits.

Most challenges can be ready to launch within 1–2 business days after you send us your details. We’ll take care of the setup so your employees can join and get started.

Employees earn points by completing and recording the activities included in the challenge. It’s a simple way to recognize healthy habits and keep motivation going along the way.

Employees can connect a supported fitness device to sync eligible activity or log activities directly in IncentFit. Tracking options vary by activity, giving participants different ways to record their progress.

No. Employees can participate without a fitness device by recording activities directly in IncentFit. Those who prefer to connect a supported device can use it to sync eligible activity.

The goal is to help employees make time for their well-being and build healthy habits through small, achievable actions. Tracking progress and sharing the experience can help them stay motivated along the way.

Absolutely! Prizes are optional and can add a little extra motivation. IncentFit handles the reward fulfillment so your team can focus on increasing participation.

Employees can typically join within a short grace period after the challenge begins. If someone needs to join later, reach out to our team and we’ll help you explore the available options.

We handle setup, tracking, scoring, leaderboards, and reporting, so you don’t have to manage everyone’s progress by hand. We also handle rewards offered through the system. Your team can focus on encouraging participation and providing any rewards you offer outside IncentFit.

Admins can view participation and progress in IncentFit, including leaderboard standings and activity results relevant to the challenge. This helps you see how employees are getting involved and recognize their efforts.

It’s a good fit for organizations that want to make wellness more engaging and give employees a shared reason to participate. The ready-to-launch format makes it easy to add a challenge to your wellness program.

We’re here to help! Admins can reach out to the IncentFit support team with setup or challenge questions. Employees can also contact Support or use Instant Chat for help with participation and tracking.

Walk Across America is a team-based virtual distance challenge where participants contribute miles toward a shared 4,834-mile journey across the country.

Instead of only tracking daily steps, Walk Across America gives participants a larger shared destination to work toward. Every eligible mile helps the team move farther along the virtual cross-country route.

Eligible activities may include walking, running, hiking, and elliptical workouts. These activities give participants flexible ways to contribute miles toward the shared distance goal.

Participants log eligible miles throughout the challenge, and those miles are added to the team’s cumulative progress. The goal is to work together toward the full 4,834-mile virtual journey.

No. The 4,834-mile goal is a shared team milestone. Each participant contributes their own miles, and the team’s combined activity moves everyone closer to the finish.

Miles can be tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry in the IncentFit app or web platform. This makes it easy for participants to record eligible walking, running, hiking, or elliptical activity.

No. While walking is a key activity, participants can also contribute through running, hiking, and elliptical workouts. This gives participants more flexibility to join in based on their routine and preferences.

Yes. The shared cross-country goal gives teams something to work toward together, even if participants are in different locations. It can be especially helpful for remote, hybrid, or multi-location groups.

Yes. Organizations can add optional prizes to encourage participation. Good options include gift cards, wellness rewards, walking gear, travel-themed prizes, company swag, extra PTO, or recognition for top teams.

This challenge is a strong fit for organizations that want to encourage movement, teamwork, and shared progress through a clear long-distance goal. It works especially well for groups interested in walking, running, hiking, virtual journeys, and team-based motivation.