One Step at a Time - Team Challenge

4 weeks Team or Individual

$5 per participant

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$750 minimum per challenge

4 weeks Team or Individual

$5 per participant

|

$750 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants will compete in teams to earn the most points by reaching a goal of 10,000 steps per day. We'll start off at 5,000 steps, and eventually hit 10,000 by the fourth week.


Notice: This challenge has a set duration. If you plan to shorten or extend it, please contact our support team so we can help update your challenge communications accordingly.


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

4 weeks

Format

Team or Individual

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 running shoes from a local athletic retailer
  • Adjustable fitness tracker band for daily movement
  • Lightweight moisture-wicking athletic gear bundle
  • Portable foam roller for muscle recovery

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 One Step at a Time - Team Challenge 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 One Step at a Time - Team Challenge is ideal for organizations looking for an easy, inclusive way to increase movement, encourage participation, and create friendly competition across employees.