Get Movin’ Challenge 2026
Step up & Win!
Go toe-to-toe with your classmates and colleagues. Move your way to improved health, and a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Keep track of your steps (& other physical activity) during the month of March. To qualify for the prize draw, 7000 steps per day is required for a minimum of 10 days during the month.
The more days you reach 7000 steps, the better the prizes!
- Register Here no later than Friday March 6, 2026
- Submit Your Results by Thursday April 2, 2026, after completing the challenge
- Winners will be announced on Friday April 10, 2026
Tracking Movement And Submitting Results
How do I track my steps or physical activity? (4 options)
- Use your fitness tracker or smart phone to determine how many steps you achieve each day.
- Download the free ‘Google Fit’ app or other tracking platform to allow your smart phone to track your step count.
- Enter your daily physical activity into this Activity to Steps Converter to convert various movement activities into a step total.
- Exercise for 30+ minutes at the gym, pool, spin studio, or at home to achieve the equivalent of 7000 steps (for the purpose of this contest).
- Sports, weights, aerobics, it all counts!
For each day that you reach 7000 steps, use your phone or notebook to track your total number of days.
At the end of the month, submit your results here.
Hitting Your Goal
Here are some ways to achieve 7000 steps (or the movement equivalent):
- Walk / Run / Cycle
- Take a fitness class
- Lift weights
- Active transportation
- Have a walking meeting
- Set movement reminders
- Play sports
- Take the stairs
- Choose activities you enjoy
Check out our Campus Well-Being Programs for more information on movement opportunities and to sign up for free fitness classes, intramural sports, and more!
Prizes
How do I win prizes?
- Reach 7000 steps for 10 or more days for a bronze prize entry.
- Reach 7000 steps for 15 or more days for a silver prize entry.
- Reach 7000 steps for 20 or more days for a gold prize entry.
Bronze Prize List – 12 Winners
- 12 $20 Campus Store gift cards
Silver Prize List – 5 Winners
- 2 $45 Sport Chek gift cards
- Wireless Earbuds
- Addidas Duffle Bag
- 24 Oz Hydro Flask Water Bottle
Gold Prize List – 3 Winners
- Fitness Tracker Watch
- JBL Wireless Headphones
- Deep Tissue Muscle Massage Gun
For more details or questions, please email Henry de Guzman