One Step at a Time Challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to increase daily movement by gradually building up your step goals over time.

4 weeks Step Challenge Team or Individual Challenge

$5 per participant

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$750 minimum per challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to increase daily movement by gradually building up your step goals over time.

4 weeks Step Challenge Team or Individual Challenge

$5 per participant

|

$750 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

This challenge invites participants to boost your daily movement through consistent walking and running. It is designed to help build healthy habits that easily fit into the participants routine, keeping everyone active and energized.

Steps are tracked through connected devices or manual entry. Simply hit your daily step threshold to start earning points toward your goal.

Daily progress and rankings can be monitored on the leaderboard to keep participants motivated as they work toward goals.

Weekly Challenge Structure

Week 1: Earn 10 points per day for walking or running, once a participants daily step count exceeds 5,000 steps.

Week 2: Earn 10 points per day for walking or running, once a participants daily step count exceeds 6,500 steps.

Week 3: Earn 10 points per day for walking or running, once a participants daily step count exceeds 8,000 steps.

Week 4: Earn 10 points per day for walking or running, once a participants daily step count exceeds 10,000 steps.

What's Included

  • Step-based tracking for walking, running, and hiking
  • Individual or team 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

Steps

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 One Step at a Time 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 10 points per day when their walking or running steps exceed the daily step threshold for that week. The threshold gradually increases throughout the challenge to help participants build consistent movement habits over time.

Participants can track their steps through a connected device, making it easy for eligible walking and running activity to count toward their daily progress.

The challenge starts with a 5,000-step daily threshold in Week 1 and gradually increases each week. Participants earn points after exceeding 5,000 steps in Week 1, 6,500 steps in Week 2, 8,000 steps in Week 3, and 10,000 steps in Week 4.

Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation and encourage employees to stay engaged throughout the challenge. Common options include gift cards, extra PTO, company swag, or recognition for top performers.

Participants are ranked by total points earned throughout the challenge. Since points are awarded when participants exceed each week’s daily step threshold, the winner is determined by the highest total point count at the end of the challenge.

Employees can typically join within a short grace period after the challenge begins. After that, admins can work with the IncentFit team to add participants if needed.

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 daily progress.

Admins have access to real-time reporting, including participation rates, total points earned, individual progress, and leaderboard standings throughout the challenge.

The One Step at a Time Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to encourage daily movement in a simple, approachable way. It is especially well suited for teams that want to help employees build healthier habits through steady progress rather than intense competition.