Master the Half-Marathon Challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to improve endurance by building consistent movement and tracking personal progress.

8 weeks Activity Challenge Individual Format

$7.50 per participant

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$1,000 minimum per challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to improve endurance by building consistent movement and tracking personal progress.

8 weeks Activity Challenge Individual Format

$7.50 per participant

|

$1,000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants build endurance and consistent fitness habits by tracking cardio activities and supportive wellness routines throughout the challenge.

The challenge encourages running, walking, elliptical workouts, bicycling, half-marathon completion, and yoga to help employees work toward personal distance and endurance goals.

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

Weeks 1 & 2: Earn 10 points per race for Run a Half-Marathon, 2 points per mile for Running, and 1 point per mile for Walking, Elliptical, and Bicycling.

Weeks 3 & 4: Earn 10 points per race for Run a Half-Marathon, 2 points per 2 miles for Running, and 1 point per mile for Walking, Elliptical, and Bicycling.

Weeks 5 & 6: Earn 10 points per race for Run a Half-Marathon, 2 points per 3 miles for Running, and 1 point per mile for Walking, Elliptical, and Bicycling.

Wees 7 & 8: Earn 10 points per race for Run a Half-Marathon, 2 points per 4 miles for Running, 1 point per mile for Walking, Elliptical, and Bicycling, and 2 points per workout for Yoga.

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

8 weeks

Format

Individual Challenge

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 Master the Half-Marathon 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 endurance-focused activities throughout the challenge. Points can be earned for running, walking, elliptical workouts, bicycling, completing a half-marathon, and yoga.

Participants can track cardio activities through synced fitness devices or manual entries in IncentFit. Half-marathon completion and yoga workouts are typically logged through manual entry.

This challenge includes endurance-focused and supportive wellness activities, such as running, walking, elliptical workouts, bicycling, half-marathon completion, and yoga.

The goal of Master the Half-Marathon is to help participants build endurance through consistent movement and personal progress tracking. The challenge encourages steady cardio activity while supporting recovery and mobility through yoga.

Participants earn 2 points per mile for running, 1 point per mile for walking, elliptical workouts, and bicycling, and 10 points for completing a half-marathon. Yoga can also earn points during weeks where it is included in the challenge setup.

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, fitness-related rewards, race-related rewards, 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 8-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 Master the Half-Marathon Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to support endurance-building and consistent cardio activity. It works well for employees who want to train toward a half-marathon, build running or walking habits, or add supportive activities like bicycling, elliptical workouts, and yoga into their routine.