Going for Gold! Olympics

An Olympics-inspired team challenge that helps participants move, compete, and go for gold through a variety of fun physical activities.

3 weeks Exercise Team

$0 per participant

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$0 minimum per challenge

An Olympics-inspired team challenge that helps participants move, compete, and go for gold through a variety of fun physical activities.

3 weeks Exercise Team

$0 per participant

|

$0 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Let the games begin! In this challenge, participants team up to earn points through Olympics-inspired activities that encourage movement, teamwork, and friendly competition.

Each week introduces a mix of movement and sport-based activities, including walking, running, bicycling, rowing, swimming, tennis, weight lifting, and basketball, giving participants plenty of ways to stay active and contribute to their team's success.

Participants track eligible activities through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with team progress reflected on a shared leaderboard to keep the energy high and the competition exciting from opening day to the final score.

Challenge Structure

Week 1 Earn points through walking, running, bicycling, rowing, swimming, or tennis.

Week 2 Continue walking, running, bicycling, rowing, and swimming, with weight lifting replacing tennis.

Week 3 Keep up walking, running, bicycling, rowing, and swimming, with basketball replacing weight lifting.

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

3 weeks

Mode

Team

Theme

Exercise

Goal

Highest Average Daily points

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

  • High-quality heart rate monitor or sports watch
  • Adjustable dumbbell set for strength training
  • Gift card to a local sporting goods store
  • Premium reusable insulated water bottle

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Employees take part as teammates, with each person contributing to the team’s progress. It’s a fun way for coworkers to encourage one another, build connections, and celebrate their efforts together.

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.