Hike and Seek (Colors)

A color-themed outdoor challenge that helps participants get moving, explore their surroundings, and turn everyday walks into a scavenger hunt.

5 weeks Exercise Team or Individual

$0 per participant

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$0 minimum per challenge

A color-themed outdoor challenge that helps participants get moving, explore their surroundings, and turn everyday walks into a scavenger hunt.

5 weeks Exercise Team or Individual

$0 per participant

|

$0 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Get outside and see what you can spot! In this challenge, participants combine walking, hiking, or running with weekly color-themed scavenger hunts that make outdoor movement more fun and engaging.

Each week introduces a new color prompt, encouraging participants to explore their surroundings, notice nature-inspired details, and upload qualifying photos of what they find along the way.

Participants earn points for eligible steps tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry, plus bonus points for completed photo submissions, with progress reflected on an individual or team leaderboard to keep the adventure going.

Challenge Structure

Week 1 Earn points through walking, hiking, or running, with bonus points for finding something red.

Week 2 Continue walking, hiking, or running, with bonus points for finding something orange.

Week 3 Keep earning points through movement, with bonus points for finding something yellow.

Week 4 Continue your movement routine, with bonus points for finding something green.

Week 5 Finish with walking, hiking, or running, with bonus points for finding something blue.

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

5 weeks

Mode

Team or Individual

Theme

Exercise

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:

Recommended for this challenge

  • Lightweight moisture-wicking hiking socks
  • Gift card to a local outdoor gear retailer
  • High-quality foldable hiking trekking poles
  • Portable hydration pack for long trail days

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

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.

Photo submissions are typically optional, but they give participants a chance to earn bonus points and make the challenge more interactive. Participants can still earn points through eligible step-based activity.

Participants upload photos that match the weekly prompt, and qualifying submissions can earn bonus points based on the challenge setup. The goal is to encourage exploration, observation, and creative engagement.