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Wellness Portal Step Challenges

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Wellness Portal Step Challenges

Join seasonal step challenges in the Wellness Portal and work toward a shared virtual destination goal. You can participate individually, but many find it more motivating, and more fun, to join a team of coworkers. When you participate as a team, steps are combined, helping everyone reach milestones and unlock destinations faster.

Next Team Challenge

Bridges Around the World

city and bridge Few human-made structures are as inspiring as bridges. Beautiful and functional, they bring people together—and often have an interesting story to tell. In this challenge, we’ll visit some of the world’s most fascinating bridges.

Registration Opens: Friday, August 28, 2026
Challenge Starts: Monday, September 7, 2026
Challenge Ends: Sunday, October 4, 2026

You may register as a team of one, but for most walkers, the challenge goal becomes more achievable, and more fun, as you add coworkers. In team challenges, all steps are combined, making it easier to reach destinations and stay motivated.

To earn the $50 Wellness Rewards credit, teams must reach the final destination, or individual participants must average at least 7,000 steps per day.

Please note: If you already earned the $50 in 2026 Wellness Rewards for the Spring Destination Challenge: Goal Getters, you will not see additional Rewards dollars accrue for completing this challenge.

How to Participate

Access the Wellness Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I participate alone or do I need a team?

You are welcome to participate as a team of one, but many participants find the challenge more motivating, and more fun, when joining coworkers.

Team size directly impacts your daily step goal:

Team Size	1	2	3	4	5
Daily Steps Needed to Reach Final Destination	35,000	17,500	11,667	8,750	7,000

Even if you are on a team of one, you can still earn the $50 Wellness Rewards credit by reaching a total of 196,000 steps (an average of at least 7,000 steps per day), regardless of whether your team reaches the final destination.

Can I join an open team or find new teammates?

How do I make sure specific coworkers are on my team?

Can I switch teams after joining?

Is it too late to join if the challenge has already started?

What happens when my team reaches the final destination?

I completed the challenge but don’t see my credit. What should I do?

My device is not syncing correctly. What should I do?

Can I manually enter steps or activities?

I forgot to upload my steps before the deadline. What now?

Looking for More Ways to Stay Active?

Whether you’re preparing for the challenge or just want more ways to move, these resources can help you get started.

Upcoming Races

Running and Walking Clubs

Brown Google Groups offers employee-led running and walking communities for all experience levels. To learn more, contact worklife@brown.edu.

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