Partners in Fitness Challenge

A team-based steps challenge designed to improve daily movement through shared accountability and friendly competition.

4 weeks Step Challenge Team Format

$5 per participant

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$750 minimum per challenge

A team-based steps challenge designed to improve daily movement through shared accountability and friendly competition.

4 weeks Step Challenge Team Format

$5 per participant

|

$750 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Partners in Fitness is a team-based challenge designed to strengthen connection and keep participants moving with a workout partner. By pairing up, participants can share the journey and motivate each other to reach collective movement goals.

Participants track daily progress through walking and running activities to contribute to their team total. Whether completing a morning jog or taking a brisk walk during lunch, every step helps each partnership move closer to its goal.

Progress is monitored through synced devices or manual entries, making it simple for participants to stay updated on their team’s performance. The live leaderboard keeps the experience friendly and engaging as partners work together to climb the ranks throughout the challenge.

What's Included

  • Step-based tracking for walking and running
  • Team-based competition format
  • Leaderboard visibility to track team rankings
  • Optional prizes for top-performing teams

Key Details

Duration

4 weeks

Format

Team

Activity Type

Steps

Goal

Highest Average Daily Step Count

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 Partners in Fitness 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 tracking walking and running activity throughout the challenge. Each eligible step earns 1 point, with no daily earning limits.

Participants can track walking and running activity through synced devices or manual entries in IncentFit, making it simple for eligible steps to count toward their team total.

Partners in Fitness is designed around small teams or partner-based participation. Participants work together to contribute steps, support each other, and move toward a shared team goal.

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

Teams are ranked by total points earned throughout the challenge. Since each eligible step earns 1 point, the team with the highest total point count at the end of the challenge is the winner.

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, team progress, and leaderboard standings throughout the challenge.

The Partners in Fitness Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to encourage daily movement while strengthening connection and accountability. It works especially well for teams that want a simple, social challenge built around shared progress and friendly competition.