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 Train for 10k 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 Train for 10k is ideal for organizations looking for an easy, inclusive way to increase movement, encourage participation, and create friendly competition across employees.
Train for 10K is a 4-week fitness challenge that helps participants build endurance and consistency as they work toward a 10K goal through walking, running, and supportive training activities.
No. While the challenge is designed around 10K preparation, participants can earn points through a mix of walking, running, bicycling, swimming, strength training, yoga, and mobility work. This makes it approachable for different fitness levels and training styles.
Train for 10K encourages steady movement and cross-training over 4 weeks. Walking and running help build endurance, while strength training, yoga, swimming, bicycling, and mobility exercises support recovery, conditioning, and overall fitness.
Eligible activities may include walking, running, bicycling, swimming, strength training, yoga, and mobility exercises. These activities give participants several ways to stay active while working toward their 10K training goal.
Not necessarily. The challenge is designed to help participants prepare for a 10K, but they can still earn points through eligible training activities even if they do not complete an official race.
Participants earn points by completing eligible activities throughout the challenge. Walking, running, bicycling, and swimming may be scored by distance, while supportive workouts like strength training, yoga, and mobility exercises may earn set point values.
Distance-based activities, such as walking, running, bicycling, and swimming, can be tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry. Workout-based activities, such as strength training, yoga, and mobility exercises, are typically logged manually.
Winners are determined by the highest total point count at the end of the 4-week challenge. Points come from eligible cardio, cross-training, strength, and recovery-focused activities completed during the challenge.
Most Train for 10K 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.
Train for 10K is a strong fit for organizations that want to encourage endurance, movement consistency, and goal-based fitness. It works especially well for groups interested in walking, running, cross-training, and building confidence toward a longer-distance goal.
