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12 Days of Wishes
- 30 Nov – 11 Dec
- Charity Challenge
A 12-day step challenge for workplaces across Ireland, with every team fundraising for Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Book Your SpotSign-up closes 20 Nov
Get your
workplace
moving
GoChallenge runs step challenges that get workplace teams to sit less, move more and connect with colleagues. Over 28 days, everyone sets a personal goal and syncs steps from a phone or tracker. Walking, running and everyday movement all count. Run it yourself, or have a Success Coach run it for you.
From €2 per person. 5 days free for up to 10 people.
Hooks up to their phone or tracker
Teams we’ve worked with
The GoChallenge experience
Real teams.
Real impact.
Solutions
What are you solving for?
- Lift engagement and rebuild cultureExplore
Employee Engagement
- Connect people who rarely share a roomExplore
Remote and Hybrid Teams
- Turn steps into donationsExplore
Charity and CSR
- Sit less, move more, every dayExplore
Occupational Health and Wellbeing
- Reach people who are not at a deskExplore
Multi-Site and Frontline Teams
Challenge formats
Pick your game
Every format was designed with a GP, so it works for every body. Same goal: get everyone moving, together. Compare all formats
Go for Gold
- 28 days
- Building daily habits
A world tour of weekly stages. Hit your daily goal to earn bolts, stack 7 for a perfect week and race your team to Gold, Silver or Bronze.
Leave No One Behind
- 28 days
- Inclusion and team spirit
Everyone sets a personal step target. Your team only finishes when every teammate crosses the line, so the fastest movers pull everyone else along.
Charity Challenge
- 14 or 28 days
- Purpose and giving back
Turn steps into donations. Your company sets a fundraise budget and every goal your teammates hit unlocks money for a cause you care about.
Coming soonTry-athlon
- 28 days
- Runners, riders and swimmers
Walk, run, cycle and swim your way through iconic cities. Every kind of movement counts towards the team total and the overall Try-athlon table.
Coming soonHead to Head
- Flexible
- Friendly rivalry
Take on another company or pit offices against each other. Two leaderboards, one bragging right, and a lot of lunchtime walks.
Seasonal specials
GOlympics, Grow, Champions and more. We bring a fresh format every season so the energy never goes stale.
Why it works
Team building, without the away day
Co-founded by Dr Caitríona Mooney, a GP. Movement is medicine.
Everyone belongs, with goals tailored to individual ability.
Daily goals, bolts and smart nudges keep teams moving every day.
Shared goals and progress tracking create positive peer pressure.
Mascots, leaderboards and team chat bring culture to life.
Celebrations, shout-outs and shared wins fuel connection.
Your launch plan
From kick-off to medals
A typical managed challenge, week by week. We can move faster if you need to.
- 3 weeks before
Kick-off call
Agree the format, dates and goals with your Success Coach. We set everything up.
- 2 weeks before
Warm-up comms
You approve and share our ready-made emails, posters and Teams or Slack posts.
- Launch day
Teams go live
People join from the app, find their team and set a personal goal. Late joiners welcome.
- During
Coached all the way
Daily nudges, shout-outs and mini-missions keep energy high to the final day.
- Wrap-up
Results and medals
Winners are crowned and you get an impact report to share with leadership.
Stories
What it feels like
Read the case study“You bond with people you wouldn't know as well as you'd like.”
“The team effort got me moving, and even across continents it made us feel truly connected.”
Read the case study“We saw real growth in motivation across the team.”
Read the case study“The team at GoChallenge are really passionate about what they do.”
I was sceptical but ended up loving it. It made me feel like I was part of something again.
What is GoChallenge?
GoChallenge runs coach-led team step challenges for workplaces, helping people sit less, move more and connect with colleagues. People set a personal goal and sync steps from a phone or tracker. On Coached and Annual, a Success Coach runs it for you.
What is a workplace step challenge?
A workplace step challenge is a set period where colleagues track steps, usually in teams, and work towards a shared goal. Walking, running and other everyday movement all count. GoChallenge runs these as coach-led team challenges.
How much time does it take to run?
On Coached and Annual, most HR teams spend under 30 minutes in total. We set up everything, including teams, mascots and messaging, and provide ready-made launch comms. You approve, announce and watch it run.
What if our people aren't sporty?
No. Walking counts, and everyone sets their own goal. Walking meetings, school runs and lunchtime strolls all count, and progress is shown as a percentage of that goal.
Is employee data safe?
Yes. GoChallenge is GDPR-compliant. Employers only ever see team and company totals. No health, location or individual step data is shared with your company.
How much does a workplace step challenge cost?
You pay for the people who join, not your whole headcount. A free 5-day trial covers up to 10 people. Self-Run is €2 to €6 per person for a 7, 14 or 28-day challenge, with a €199 minimum, up to 150 people. Coached starts at 14 days: a launch fee from €1,450 plus €4 to €6 per person. Charity mode, white-label and a medal ceremony can be added when you book. Annual starts at 100 people. Each Annual challenge is priced at 50% of a one-off Coached 28-day challenge, and how many you can run scales with your headcount. Prices exclude VAT. The pricing page gives an instant price for your team.
How is GoChallenge different from a free step challenge like Walktober?
GoChallenge adds app sync from the phone or tracker people already have, inclusive scoring and team play. On Coached and Annual, it also adds a Success Coach and an impact report for the employer. Free step challenges such as Walktober are a good way to get people walking; we run the challenge so the company does not have to.
I'm worried no one will sign up. How does participation go?
40–50% of invited staff typically join. At Amgen Ireland, 42% of invited staff signed up. People can still join after the start.
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How do you run a step challenge at work?
Set a date, invite the team, and let each person join with a personal goal that syncs from their phone or tracker. On Coached and Annual, your Success Coach handles setup, comms and the daily running of it.
How long should a step challenge be?
Most workplace step challenges run for 14 to 28 days. A GoChallenge runs for 7, 14 or 28 days, and Go for Gold and Leave No One Behind both run for 28 days (4 weeks). You can also try it with 5 days free for up to 10 people.
How quickly can you get this up and running?
Once you're signed up we can move fast, or work to your timeline. We typically recommend leaving a few weeks before the challenge starts so we can help you drive sign-up rates and get everyone onboarded and excited.
Do employees need fitness trackers?
No. The GoChallenge app connects to most phones via free apps like Google Fit, Fitbit or Apple Health. People with wearables such as Garmin or Fitbit can sync them; everyone else can track steps using their phone's sensors.
How do we keep engagement high after week one?
Each challenge is designed with momentum in mind. Team mascots, daily targets, mini-missions, leaderboards and light-hearted comms keep it social and sticky. On Coached and Annual, your Success Coach, a real person, runs the show and keeps the energy up.
Can we customise it to our culture or brand?
Yes. You can add your logo to the app and comms, shape messaging around your company's values and more. The goal is for it to feel like yours, not another external app.
How do we measure impact?
Coached and Annual include an impact report at the end of each challenge, with metrics on activity levels, team connection and wellbeing sentiment, plus fun highlights and content from the whole challenge.
Does it work for hybrid or remote teams?
Yes. Steps sync from a phone or tracker, so people can take part without being in an office. Shared goals and team chat bring dispersed teams together.
What support do managers get?
On Coached and Annual, your Success Coach is there every step of the way. We send simple toolkits with short comms, mini challenges and recognition ideas so managers can motivate without extra workload.
What happens after the challenge ends?
On Coached and Annual, you get an impact report, highlights and a feel-good wrap-up to share internally. Many clients roll straight into the next challenge or move onto Annual to keep the energy alive.
Ready when you are
Ready to run a step challenge?
Pay for people who join
From €2 per person, or 5 days free for up to 10 people. You never pay for your full headcount.
- 5 days free for up to 10 people
- No long-term contract
- A Success Coach on Coached and Annual