Hike and Seek (Scenery)

A creative steps challenge that combines movement with exploration and outdoor discovery.

29 days Exercise Team or Individual

$0 per participant

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$0 minimum per challenge

A creative steps challenge that combines movement with exploration and outdoor discovery.

29 days Exercise Team or Individual

$0 per participant

|

$0 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

The Hike and Seek (Scenery) Challenge encourages participants to get outside and capture the beauty around them - whether it's a cityscape, trail, or park. This challenge promotes mindfulness, movement, and appreciation of the environment, while completing optional weekly photo-based challenges.

Steps are tracked through connected devices or manual entry, with participants earning points through daily movement.

Each week introduces a new theme, giving participants the opportunity to earn bonus points by submitting a photo that matches the prompt—encouraging exploration, consistency, and a more interactive experience.

What's Included

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

Key Details

Duration

29 days

Format

Team or Individual

Theme

Exercise

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:

Recommended for this challenge

  • Lightweight moisture-wicking hiking socks
  • High-resolution digital camera lens attachment for smartphones
  • Portable hydration pack for long trail days
  • Gift card to a local outdoor gear and hiking supply store

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 Hike and Seek (Scenery) 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 Hike and Seek (Scenery) is ideal for organizations looking for an easy, inclusive way to increase movement, encourage participation, and create friendly competition across employees.

Most Hike and Seek Challenges can be configured and ready to launch within 1–2 business days after the challenge details are submitted. IncentFit handles the setup, tracking structure, and configuration so participants can start walking, hiking, running, and joining the weekly photo prompts.

Participants can earn points through eligible step-based activities such as walking, running, hiking, and elliptical workouts. These activities help participants stay active throughout the 4-week challenge while working toward their personal step goals.

Steps can be tracked through a connected fitness device or entered manually in the IncentFit app or web platform. This gives participants flexibility to record eligible movement in the way that works best for them.

Hike and Seek adds a creative photo-based element to a traditional steps challenge. In addition to earning points for movement, participants can complete weekly scenery prompts and upload qualifying photos for bonus points.

Each week introduces a new themed photo prompt that encourages participants to explore their surroundings. Prompts may ask participants to capture things like a scenic view, a plant or tree, an animal or insect, or a shared walk with others.

Photo submissions are optional, but they give participants an opportunity to earn bonus points and make the challenge more interactive. Participants can still earn points through eligible step-based activity even if they do not submit a photo.

Winners are determined by total points earned during the challenge. This may include points from eligible step-based activity, along with any bonus points earned from approved weekly photo submissions.

Yes. Organizations can add optional prizes to help boost participation and keep engagement high. Common options include gift cards, company swag, wellness rewards, PTO, or recognition for top participants.

Participants can usually join during a short grace period after the challenge begins. After that window, admins may be able to work with the IncentFit team to add participants when needed.

Very little ongoing admin work is required. Once the challenge is launched, IncentFit supports activity tracking, scoring, leaderboard updates, and reporting so admins can focus on promoting participation rather than managing the challenge manually.

Admins can view real-time reporting throughout the challenge, including participation, points earned, leaderboard standings, activity totals, and photo challenge engagement. These insights make it easier to monitor progress and overall participation.

This challenge is a great fit for organizations that want to encourage movement in a more creative, outdoor-friendly way. It works especially well for groups looking to combine walking, hiking, or running with exploration, photo submissions, and friendly competition.