Corporate Walking Challenges for Employee Wellness & Engagement
Walk The Distance makes it easy to launch a company walking program that gets your team moving, connected, and motivated — whether they're in the office, remote, or hybrid.
What Is a Corporate Walking Challenge?
A corporate walking challenge is a workplace wellness program where employees track their daily steps and work together toward a shared goal. With Walk The Distance, your team doesn't just count steps — they virtually hike iconic trails like the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Camino de Santiago. Every step taken during the workday, on a lunch break, or on a weekend stroll moves your group forward on a real trail map.
Unlike generic step challenges that lose steam after the first week, Walk The Distance keeps employees engaged with a visual, goal-oriented experience. Participants can see their avatar progress on the trail, check the group leaderboard, and celebrate milestones together — making it a team step challenge that people actually stick with.
Whether you're an HR professional looking for employee wellness program ideas, a team lead wanting to boost engagement for remote workers, or an executive seeking a low-cost, high-impact wellness benefit, a virtual walking challenge with Walk The Distance is the perfect fit.
How Our Corporate Wellness Challenge Works
Getting your company walking program up and running takes minutes, not weeks. Here's how simple it is to launch a workplace step challenge with Walk The Distance.
Create Your Group
We set up a private group for your organization with its own leaderboard and admin dashboard
Choose a Trail
Select from iconic trails like the Appalachian Trail (~2,200 mi), Pacific Crest Trail (~2,650 mi), or Camino de Santiago
Invite Your Team
Share a simple join link or QR code — employees download the free app and start walking
Track & Celebrate
View real-time leaderboards, celebrate milestones, and receive engagement reports
Why Corporate Walking Challenges Work
Low Barrier to Entry
Walking is the most accessible form of exercise. Unlike gym memberships or fitness classes, anyone can participate regardless of fitness level, age, or location. That means higher participation rates across your organization.
Proven Health Benefits
Studies show that regular walking reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers stress, improves mental health, and boosts energy. A workplace walking challenge turns these benefits into a shared team experience.
Drives Real Engagement
Virtual walking challenges give remote and hybrid teams a reason to connect beyond work tasks. Leaderboards, milestones, and shared progress create friendly competition and camaraderie across departments and locations.
Measurable Results
Track participation rates, total miles walked, and group progress with admin dashboards and engagement reports. Demonstrate the ROI of your employee wellness program with real data.
Why Organizations Choose Walk The Distance
- ✓Personal Support From Day One
You'll work directly with our team — not a chatbot. We help with setup, onboarding, and engagement throughout your challenge.
- ✓Works With Any Fitness Tracker
Syncs automatically with Apple Health, Samsung Health, Fitbit, and Garmin — no extra hardware needed.
- ✓Perfect for Remote & Hybrid Teams
Connect employees across offices, cities, and time zones with a shared walking goal. Build team connections without needing everyone in the same place.
- ✓Admin Dashboard & Engagement Reports
Access real-time leaderboards, participation data, and milestone tracking. Share progress reports with leadership to demonstrate program impact.
- ✓Flexible Challenge Length
Run a 30-day sprint, a quarter-long wellness initiative, or a year-round program. Choose the trail distance that matches your timeline and team size.
- ✓Inclusive & Accessible
No gym required. Employees participate by walking during their normal day — commuting, on lunch breaks, or around the neighborhood.
Compatible Fitness Trackers
Employees use whatever device they already own. Walk The Distance syncs with all major platforms.
Apple Health
Samsung Health
Fitbit
GarminSimple, Transparent Pricing
Our pricing is straightforward and scales with your team size. No hidden fees, no long-term contracts. We offer discounts for larger groups.
- • Unlimited challenges
- • Personal support included
- • Free app for all participants
- • Admin dashboard included
Popular Use Cases for Walking Challenges
Employee Wellness Programs
Add a walking challenge to your company's wellness benefits. Increase daily activity across the organization with a program that's inclusive and easy to manage.
Team Building & Engagement
Unite remote, hybrid, and in-office teams around a shared goal. Walking challenges create natural conversation starters and friendly competition across departments.
Fundraisers & Community Events
Tie your walking challenge to a cause. Organizations have raised thousands of dollars for charities while promoting employee health and community involvement.
“Walk the Distance was an extremely successful program for our organization. During a time when we were not able to be together in person, Walk the Distance allowed us to stay connected and motivated right from our phones and helped us donate $28,000 back to our local communities. John was extremely easy to work with and he communicated everything very well.”
Jodie Gerulaitis
Vice President, Community Relations
Country Bank
Trusted by Organizations Large and Small
Companies, nonprofits, and community organizations use Walk The Distance to run corporate walking challenges that boost wellness and bring teams together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many employees can participate?
There's no limit. Walk The Distance works for small teams of 10 and large organizations with hundreds of participants. We offer volume discounts for larger groups.
Do employees need to buy anything?
No. The Walk The Distance app is free to download on iOS and Android. Employees just need a smartphone — no special equipment or fitness tracker required, though the app does sync with Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, and Samsung devices if they have one.
How long does a typical walking challenge last?
It depends on the trail and your team size. Many companies run 3-6 month challenges on the Appalachian Trail. Shorter trails like the Camino de Santiago work well for 30-60 day programs. We'll help you pick the right trail for your goals.
What kind of reporting do administrators get?
Admins get access to a real-time leaderboard, participation metrics, total miles walked by the group, and individual progress. We also provide periodic engagement reports you can share with leadership.
Can we run multiple challenges or teams?
Yes! You can create sub-groups within your organization to foster friendly competition between departments, offices, or regions — all while contributing to the same group goal on the trail.
Ready to Launch Your Corporate Walking Challenge?
Book a free demo to see how Walk The Distance can boost your team's wellness and engagement. We'll walk you through everything and have your group set up in minutes.