Frequently asked questions
Most 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.
The Fight for 5K can be configured as either a team-based or individual experience, depending on your goals and the type of competition you want to create.
Employees can track steps through connected devices or manually log activity through the IncentFit app or web platform.
Steps can be earned through walking, running, hiking, or elliptical workouts, making it easy for employees to participate in ways that fit their routine.
Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation. Common options include gift cards, extra PTO, company swag, or recognition for top performers.
For team challenges, performance is based on the average number of steps per participant to create a level playing field. For individual challenges, participants are ranked by total or average daily steps.
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, and reporting. Most admins spend very little time managing the challenge after launch.
Admins have access to real-time reporting, including participation rates, step totals, leaderboard standings, and overall engagement throughout the challenge.
The Fight for 5K is ideal for organizations looking for an easy, inclusive way to increase movement, encourage participation, and create friendly competition across employees.
Fight for 5K is a 4-week fitness challenge that helps participants build toward a 5K through walking, running, strength training, mobility work, yoga, and other supportive workouts.
No. Fight for 5K is designed to support a range of fitness levels. Participants can earn points through walking, running, strength training, yoga, mobility exercises, and core work, making it approachable for beginners and more active participants.
The challenge encourages a balanced mix of cardio, strength, and recovery-focused activities. Walking and running help build endurance, while strength, yoga, mobility, and ab workouts support overall fitness and consistency.
Eligible activities include walking, running, completing a 5K race, strength training, yoga, mobility exercises, and ab workouts. The activity mix changes slightly week to week to keep participants engaged.
A 5K race can be included as an eligible activity, but participants can still earn points through other training activities like walking, running, strength training, yoga, and mobility work.
Participants earn points by completing eligible activities throughout the 4-week challenge. Walking and running are scored by mile, while 5K races and workout-based activities like strength training, yoga, mobility, and ab workouts earn set point values.
Walking and running can be tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry. Workout-based activities, such as strength training, yoga, mobility exercises, and ab workouts, are typically logged manually.
Yes. Organizations can add optional prizes to help boost participation and keep participants motivated. Good options for this challenge include gift cards, wellness rewards, running gear, race-related items, company swag, extra PTO, or recognition for top participants.
Most Fight for 5K Challenges can be configured and ready to launch within 1–2 business days after challenge details are submitted. IncentFit handles setup, scoring, leaderboard configuration, and reporting.
Fight for 5K is a strong fit for organizations that want to encourage fitness consistency through a clear, motivating goal. It works especially well for groups interested in walking, running, beginner-friendly race training, strength support, and 5K preparation.
