Climb Mount Everest Challenge

A team-based activity challenge designed to encourage movement and build connection by reaching a collective distance goal.

4 weeks Activity Challenge Team Format

$7.50 per participant

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$1,000 minimum per challenge

A team-based activity challenge designed to encourage movement and build connection by reaching a collective distance goal.

4 weeks Activity Challenge Team Format

$7.50 per participant

|

$1,000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants build healthy movement habits together by contributing walking, hiking, and running miles toward a shared Mount Everest-inspired goal.

The challenge encourages teammates to stay active, support one another, and work together to reach a collective 38.5-mile distance milestone.

Participants earn credit for eligible miles tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with team progress reflected on a shared leaderboard throughout the challenge.

Challenge Structure

Participants can earn points through a variety of activities, each with its own scoring method:

Walking
Running
Hiking

What's Included

  • Multi-activity tracking across a wide range of activities
  • Team challenge format
  • Points-based system across different activity types
  • Leaderboard visibility based on total points

Key Details

Duration

4 weeks

Format

Team

Activity Type

Multiple Activity Types

Goal

Highest Total 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:

  • 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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Launch This Challenge

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

Frequently asked questions

Most Climb Mount Everest! Challenges can be set up and ready to launch within 1–2 business days. Once details are submitted, the IncentFit team handles configuration and ensures everything is ready for employees to join.

Participants earn credit by completing and tracking eligible distance-based activities throughout the challenge. Each mile from walking, hiking, or running contributes toward the team’s collective 38.5-mile goal.

Participants can track walking, hiking, and running activity through synced fitness devices or manual entries in IncentFit, making it simple for eligible miles to count toward team progress.

This challenge includes distance-based movement activities, including walking, hiking, and running.

The goal of Climb Mount Everest! is for teams to work together toward a collective 38.5-mile distance milestone. The challenge turns everyday walking, hiking, and running activity into progress toward a shared summit-inspired goal.

Teams are scored based on the total eligible miles completed by team members throughout the challenge. Each participant’s walking, hiking, or running miles contribute to the team’s overall leaderboard standing.

Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation and keep teams engaged throughout the challenge. Common options include gift cards, wellness-related prizes, outdoor gear, company swag, or recognition for top-performing teams.

Teams are ranked by total eligible miles or points earned throughout the challenge, depending on the selected setup. The winning team is determined by the highest total at the end of the 4-week challenge.

Administrative work is minimal. Once the challenge is set up, IncentFit handles tracking, scoring, leaderboards, and reporting so admins do not have to manually manage team progress.

The Climb Mount Everest! Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to encourage team-based movement through a clear, shared distance goal. It works well for employees who want to stay active, build accountability with teammates, and contribute walking, hiking, or running miles toward a collective milestone.