Dry January Challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to improve personal wellness by building consistent daily routines over time.

4 weeks Comprehensive Challenge Individual Format

$7.50 per participant

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$1,000 minimum per challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to improve personal wellness by building consistent daily routines over time.

4 weeks Comprehensive Challenge Individual Format

$7.50 per participant

|

$1,000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants build healthier daily routines by focusing on alcohol-free habits, hydration, movement, sleep, and nutrition throughout the challenge

Each week encourages simple wellness actions like avoiding alcoholic drinks, drinking water, visiting fitness facilities, walking, running, elliptical workouts, making healthy grocery lists, cooking at home, and getting enough sleep.

Participants earn points for eligible activities tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with progress reflected on an individual leaderboard throughout the challenge.

Weekly Challenge Structure

Week 1: Earn 5 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 10 points per day for Avoid Alcoholic Drinks, 3 points per cup for Drinking Water, and 5 points per step for Walking and Running.

Week 2: Earn 5 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 10 points per day for Avoid Alcoholic Drinks, 3 points per cup for Drinking Water, and 5 points per step for Walking, Running, and Elliptical.

Week 3: Earn 5 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 3 points per time for Make a Healthy Grocery List, 10 points per day for Avoid Alcoholic Drinks, 5 points per hour for 7+ Hours of Sleep, 3 points per cup for Drinking Water, and 3 points per step for Walking and Running.

Week 4: Earn 5 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 3 points per meal for Cooking a Healthy Meal at Home, 10 points per day for Avoid Alcoholic Drinks, 3 points per hour for 7+ Hours of Sleep, 3 points per cup for Drinking Water, and 3 points per step for Walking and Running.

What's Included

  • Multi-activity tracking across a wide range of healthy activities
  • Individual challenge format
  • Leaderboard visibility to track rankings throughout the challenge
  • Optional prizes for top performers

Key Details

Duration

4 weeks

Format

Individual or Team Challenge

Activity Type

Comprehensive

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 Dry January 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 points by completing and tracking eligible wellness activities throughout the challenge. Points can be earned for avoiding alcoholic drinks, drinking water, visiting fitness facilities, walking, running, elliptical workouts, making healthy grocery lists, cooking healthy meals at home, and getting 7 or more hours of sleep.

Participants can track movement-based activities through synced fitness devices or manual entries in IncentFit. Hydration, sleep, nutrition, fitness facility visits, and alcohol-free habits are typically logged through manual entry, depending on the activity and available tracking method.

This challenge includes activities focused on alcohol-free habits, hydration, movement, sleep, and nutrition, such as avoiding alcoholic drinks, drinking water, fitness facility visits, walking, running, elliptical workouts, making healthy grocery lists, cooking healthy meals at home, and getting 7 or more hours of sleep.

Yes. Dry January is structured across 4 weeks, with different wellness activities introduced throughout the challenge. This helps participants build a more balanced routine while staying focused on alcohol-free habits.

The goal of Dry January is to help participants build healthier routines by focusing on alcohol-free habits, hydration, movement, sleep, and nutrition. The challenge encourages small, consistent actions that support overall wellness throughout the month.

Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Common options include gift cards, wellness-related prizes, hydration items, fitness-related rewards, healthy cooking items, company swag, or recognition for top performers.

Participants are ranked by total points earned throughout the challenge. The winner is determined by the highest total point count 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 participant progress.

The Dry January Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to support healthier routines at the start of the year. It works well for employees who want to focus on alcohol-free habits, hydration, movement, better sleep, and more mindful nutrition choices.