Going for Gold! Olympics

An Olympics-inspired team challenge that helps participants move, compete, and go for gold through a variety of fun physical activities.

3 weeks Exercise Team

$10 per participant

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$1000 minimum per challenge

An Olympics-inspired team challenge that helps participants move, compete, and go for gold through a variety of fun physical activities.

3 weeks Exercise Team

$10 per participant

|

$1000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Let the games begin! In this challenge, participants team up to earn points through Olympics-inspired activities that encourage movement, teamwork, and friendly competition.

Each week introduces a mix of movement and sport-based activities, including walking, running, bicycling, rowing, swimming, tennis, weight lifting, and basketball, giving participants plenty of ways to stay active and contribute to their team's success.

Participants track eligible activities through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with team progress reflected on a shared leaderboard to keep the energy high and the competition exciting from opening day to the final score.

What's Included

  • Step-based tracking for walking, running, hiking, and elliptical activity
  • Leaderboard visibility to track rankings throughout the challenge
  • Optional prizes for top performers

Key Details

Duration

3 weeks

Format

Team

Theme

Exercise

Goal

Highest Average Daily 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

  • High-quality heart rate monitor or sports watch
  • Adjustable dumbbell set for strength training
  • Gift card to a local sporting goods store
  • Premium reusable insulated water bottle

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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Launch This Challenge

Submit a few details and the IncentFit team will help get your challenge set up.

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 Going for Gold! Olympics 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 Going for Gold! Olympics is ideal for organizations looking for an easy, inclusive way to increase movement, encourage participation, and create friendly competition across employees.

Going for Gold! Olympics is a 3-week team-based exercise challenge that brings participants together through Olympics-inspired movement, sport-based activities, and friendly competition.

This challenge uses the energy of the Olympics to make workplace wellness feel more exciting. Participants can contribute through a mix of movement and sport-based activities, giving teams multiple ways to compete, stay active, and go for gold.

Eligible activities may include walking, running, bicycling, rowing, swimming, tennis, weight lifting, and basketball. This variety makes it easier for participants to choose activities that fit their interests and routine.

No. The challenge is designed to be inclusive and flexible. Participants can contribute through approachable activities like walking or running, while others may choose sports or workouts like swimming, tennis, rowing, basketball, bicycling, or weight lifting.

Participants join a team and complete eligible activities throughout the challenge. Their activity contributes to the team’s overall progress, helping build shared motivation, team spirit, and friendly competition.

Participants earn points by completing eligible Olympics-inspired activities and tracking them in IncentFit. Points may vary by activity type and scoring structure, with team rankings reflected on a shared leaderboard.

Participants do not need to complete every activity type. They can choose the eligible activities that work best for them, whether that means walking every day, joining a basketball game, lifting weights, swimming, or mixing things up throughout the challenge.

The winning team is determined by the scoring setup selected for the challenge. Teams may be ranked by total points, average daily points, or another team-based scoring method designed to keep competition fair and engaging.

Yes. Organizations can add optional prizes to make the challenge feel even more exciting. Good options include gift cards, wellness rewards, fitness gear, medals or trophies, company swag, extra PTO, or recognition for top teams.

This challenge is a strong fit for organizations that want to create a high-energy team competition with broad activity options. It works especially well for groups interested in teamwork, sport-themed wellness, friendly competition, and a fun challenge format that goes beyond standard step tracking.