Challenges - Your Plan for Health

Anytime | Create Your Own Challenge

You have the ability to challenge your peers by creating your own challenges at anytime.

You can choose from a steps challenge or many healthy habit challenges.

Learn how to create your own challenge here. 

February 5 – March 4 | Go For Gold Team Challenge

Temperatures are dropping, but your activity doesn’t have to freeze. Strap on skis, skates, or winter boots and sport your favorite country’s colors for this Olympic challenge. Use #BuckeyesThrive to show us how you are GOING FOR GOLD this winter!

Team registration begins: January 26

 April 30 – June 10 | Walk Around the World with YP4H

Get your passport ready as you trek across the world! This global trip will take you through some of the most visited cities and destinations, so team up with your colleagues to experience the varied cultures and nightlife.

Team registration begins: April 18

July 9 – August 5 | Summer Fun Team Challenge 

It’s summertime! And the walking weather’s fine. Get a team together and head outside. Think of how many steps you can rack up during your summer trips and activities!

Team registration begins: June 27

October 1 – December 2 | Hit the Road with the Buckeyes

Same great challenge, brand new experience!

Hit the Road with the Buckeyes is a team walking challenge that rewards you to walk the round-trip distance to Ohio State’s away Big Ten football games, including the Big Ten Championship. The total distance this year is 2,810 miles – approximately 5,620,000 steps! As we crisscross the Midwest, you will learn about the academic and athletic history of our conference companions. In order to more quickly unlock each destination, be sure to recruit a full team of ten and sync your steps daily.

Team registration begins: September 17