Corporate Challenge FAQs
Have a questions about Corporate Challenge? Find answers to the most common questions below. For additional help, visit the linked resources or ask Coach CC.
ABOUT CORPORATE CHALLENGE
The Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge is a two-day event that brings companies and employees together through friendly competition, team building, health and wellness, and community engagement. Participants can choose from compatitive, recreational, fitness and community-focused activities designed for a wide range of interests and ability levels.
The 2027 Corporate Challenge will take place June 24-26, 2027.
Opening Night: Thursday, June 24
Friday Main Event: Friday, June 25
Saturday Main Event: Saturday, June 26
The Main Event takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedyway in Indianapolis. Opening Night activities and certain competitions may use designated locations within or around the event footprint.
Visit Maps & Locations for the most current event, parking, course and location maps. The live site currently identifies IMS as the main Corporate Challenge location.
Each company participates in one Main Event day - either Friday or Saturday. Both days follow the same overall Corporate Challenge format, although exact competition time and division assignments may vary.
Opening Night activities take place on Thursday before the Main Event days.
Opening Night includes the Cycling Time Trial and Pickleball Tournament.
Participants should review the Opening Night schedule, event rules and Maps & Locations before arriving.
Employees of registered companies can participate as members of their company's Corporate Challenge team.
Friends and family also have select opportunities to participate or attend. Friends and family can also participate in the 5K or 10K through the Friends & Family registration option. Additional Friends & Family information is available in Know Before You Go.
No. Corporate Challenge is designed for people of all abilities and fitness levels. Corporate Challenge includes compeetitive events as well as recreational, participation, wellness and community-focused opportunities.
Activities range from running and cycling to Yoga, Zumba, Total Body Fitness, Good Sport events, bracketed tournaments and other ways to get involved.
COMPANY REGISTRATION & DIVISIONS
A company first registers a Corporate Challenge team based on its company size. Once the company team has been created, employees can register as participants and join their company's team.
Team Captains should visit the Team Captain Resource Center and How-To Videos for registration instructions.
Companies compete in divisions based on the number of employees in their organization. This allows companies to compete against organizations of a similar size.
- Division 1 (1-74 employees)
- Division 2 (75-249 employees)
- Division 3 (250-749 employees)
- Division 4 (750+ employees)
Corporate Challenge has four divisions based on company size:
- Division 1: 1-74 employees
- Division 2: 75-249 employees
- Division 3: 250-749 employees
- Division 4: 750+ employees
2027 team pricing is based on company division and selected Main Event day.
Friday Main Event - Early Registration through December 31, 2026
- Division 1 (1-74 employees): $2,000
- Division 2 (75-249 employees): $3,000
- Division 3 (250-749 employees): $4,000
- Division 4 (750+ employees): $5,000
Friday Main Event - Starting January 1, 2027
- Division 1 (1-74 employees): $2,500
- Division 2 (75-249 employees): $3,500
- Division 3 (250-749 employees): $4,500
- Division 4 (750+ employees): $5,500
Saturday Main Event:
- Division 1 (1-74 employees): $2,000
- Division 2 (75-249 employees): $3,000
- Division 3 (250-749 employees): $4,000
- Division 4 (750+ employees): $5,000
Companies planning to compete on Friday can lock in the early registration rate by registering by December 31, 2026. Saturday pricing remains the same throughout the registration period.
Corporate Challenge team registration includes unlimited participation for eligible employees. Individual competitions may have roster sizes, capacity limits or other event-specific participation requirements.
Review the Events & Rules page for event-specific participation requirements.
The team entry fee includes an unlimited number of employee entries, complimentary lunch, one (1) professionally installed 9’x10’ team headquarters tent, two (2) tables, and ten (10) chairs as well as access to exclusive virtual health and wellness content.
Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Members receive either a discount or complimentary team entry depending on membership level.
Company registration deadlines and important Team Captain action dates will be communicated through the website and official Team Captain communications.
Visit the Team Captain Resource Center for the most current deadlines.
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
Once your company is registered, complete the registration process and select your company team.
A step-by-step Participant Registration Guide is available on the How-To Videos page and Participant Resource Center/
Yes. Each participant should complete their own registration so they are properly associated with their company and the events in which they plan to participate.
Visit How-To Videos and select the Participant Registration Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Yes. Participants can take part in multiple Corporate Challenge activities as long as competition times do not conflict and all event-specific requirements are met.
Review the Event Schedules page before slecting overlapping acitivities.
Event selections can generally be updated prior to applicable registration deadlines. Participants should review their RunSignup registration or contact their Team Captain if they need assistance making a change.
Notify your Team Captain as soon as possible. Depending on the event and timing, your team may be able to adjust its roster or substitute another eligible participant.
Registration deadlines will be posted on the Corporate Challenge website and communicated to Team Captains. Some competitions may have earlier roster or registration deadlines, so participants should pay close attention to event-specific information.
First confirm that your company has compelted its Corporate Challenge team registration. If you still cannot locate your company, contact your Team Captain before creating or joining another team.
TEAM CAPTAINS
Team Captains are the primary connection between Indiana Sports Corp and their company. They help recruit participants, communicate important information, coordinate their company's participation and help employees navigate registration and event requirements.
Visit Resource Center → Team Captain Resource Center.
The Team Captain Resource Center includes deadlines, registration guides, recruitement materials, competition information, event-day resources and other tools for managing your Corporate Challenge team.
Visit Resource Center → Team Captain Webinars for available presentations, recordings and seasonal meeting resources.
Recruitment flyers, worksheets and other team-building materials are available in the Team Captain Resource Center.
Key dates, deadlines and Team Captain action items are available in the Team Captain Resource Center.
Team HQ locations will be posted on the Maps & Locations page once assignments are finalized.
Team Captains may also receive additional setup and arrival information directly before the event.
Yes. Companies can have additional contacts help coordinate their Corporate Challenge team. Companies should identify a primary Team Captain while ensuring all additional contacts are aligned on registration, communication and team responsibilities.
Participants should first contact their company's Team Captain for company-specific questions, including team participation, internal communication and event assignments. Participants can also use Coach CC, the Corporate Challenge AI Chatbot for general event questions.
EVENTS, RULES & SCORING
Corporate Challenge includes Competitive Events, Good Sport Events, Bracketed Events, Participation Events, Community & Compassion opportunities and Virtual Events.
Visit Events & Rules for the complete event lineup and current participation requirements
Visit Event Details → Event Schedules for Opening Night, Friday Main Event and Saturday Main Event schedules.
Participants should review the most current schedule before event day because timing and operational details may be updated.
Visit Event Details → Events & Rules.
This is the official source for event rules, participation requirements, scoring information and competition procedures.
Visit How-To Videos for instructional and operational videos for select Corporate Challenge events.
Videos are supplemental resources. The official rules on the Events & Rules page take precedence.
Companies earn points through eligible competitions, participation opportunities and designated community or virtual activities.
Point structures vary by activity. Review the Scoring Structure & Point Breakdown and individual event rules on the Events & Rules page.
No. Scoring and participation credit vary by activity. Review the rules for each event to understand whether it contributes competition points, participation credit or another scoring opportunity.
Visit Resource Center → Tournament Brackets.
Brackets are organized by Main Event day, competition and company division.
Yes. Friday and Saturday bracketed events use separate tournament brackets.
Make sure you select the correct Main Event day, event and company division.
Visit Tournament Brackets and select your company division under Pickleball.
Each division has a separate Group resource and Bracket resource.
Tournament brackets will be posted after registration closes and tournament fields are finalized.
Team Captains and participants should check the Tournament Brackets page as Corporate Challenge approaches.
Corporate Challenge results and company standings will be posted online. Results links will be available through the Corporate Challenge website.
Yes. Corporate Challenge recognizes top performances across individual events, team events and overall company competition. Additional award information will be communicated through the event website and Team Captain communications.
OPENING NIGHT
Opening Night is Thursday, June 24, 2027.
The Cycling Time Trial and Pickleball Tournament take place during Opening Night.
Visit the Event Schedules page and review the Opening Night section.
Visit Maps & Locations for the current Opening Night Map.
Cycling participants receive event-specific arrival and parking information before Opening Night.
Review your Cycling Know Before You Go communication and the Opening Night information before arriving.
Pickleball participants receive event-specific arrival and parking information before Opening Night.
Review your Pickleball Know Before You Go communication and the Opening Night Map before arriving.
PARKING, ARRIVAL & EVENT DAY
Main Event participants approaching Indianapolis Motor Speedway from the north should use the designated Turn 3 participant parking area.
Participants approaching from the east, west or south should use the designated Lot 2 participant parking area.
Visit Know Before You Go for arrival instructions and Maps & Locations for parking maps.
Visit Maps & Locations for the current Turn 3 and Lot 2 parking maps.
Team Captains receive separate parking and credential information before the event when applicable. Follow the instructions sent directly to you.
Participants should bring their official participant bib, company/team shirt, appropriate athletic attire and shoes, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, weather-appropriate gear, personal medications and any event-specific equipment required for their activities.
Review Know Before You Go before leaving for IMS.
Yes. Registered participants should wear their official participant bib while competing. Running participants should also have the appropriate timing tag attached when required.
Yes. Water and Powerade will be available at designated hydration locations throughout the event.
Participants should still bring a refillable water bottle and arrive hydrated.
Yes. Lunch is provided for registered Corporate Challenge participants during the Main Event, and additional food and beverage options may be available.
Participants should wear their official participant bib when visiting the designated lunch area.
Yes. Participants may bring personal food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Glass containers are not permitted.
Yes. Participants are encouraged to stay after competition and celebrate with coworkers at the Corporate Challenge Party.
The party location will be shown on the Main Event Map, and current hours will be listed on the Event Schedule.
Corporate Challenge takes place rain or shine whenever conditions allow. Indiana Sports Corp will monitor weather and communicate any delays, schedule changes, cancellations or safety instructions through official event communication channels when necessary.
Weather delays, schedule changes and other time-sensitive information will be communicated through official Corporate Challenge channels and may also be communicated onsite by event staff or announcements.
Yes. Restroom facilities are available throughout the main Corporate Challenge event area at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Event maps will help participants locate facilities and other amenities.
Medical services are available at designated locations throughout Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Medical locations are identified on the Main Event Map and Maps & Locations page.
Call 911 or immediately notify event staff or medical personnel.
When possible, be prepared to provide your location within Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the nature of the emergency.
FRIENDS, FAMILY & SPECTATORS
Yes. Friends and family are welcome to attend and support Corporate Challenge participants. Spectator access and event-day information will be provided before the event.
Yes. Friends and family members of competing employees can take part in the 5K and 10K races. Those friends and family members who wish to have their race officially timed can register for an event bib and timing chip for $10. The 10K and 5K race will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, June 25th and Saturday, June 26th. Non-affiliated runners and walkers will not score points for any Corporate Challenge teams. Participants will have access to post race refreshment.
No. Friends and family do not earn Corporate Challenge participation points for a company.
Yes all friends and family members are required to sign a waiver. Please visit any of the waiver stations.
Yes. Corporate Challenge includes a Family Fun Zone designed to provide additional activities and entertainment for families attending the event. More information about the 2027 Family Fun Zone will be posted closer to the event.
VIRTUAL CORPORATE CHALLENGE
Virtual Corporate Challenge includes health, wellness and activity opportunities that take place before the Main Event, including virtual wellness programming and the Movement Challenge.
Virtual programming may include Yoga classes and health and wellness educational sessions.
Visit the Virtual Corporate Challenge page for the current schedule and available resources.
The Movement Challenge gives registered participants an opportunity to log eligible physical activity before Corporate Challenge weekend and contribute toward their company's Movement Challenge performance.
Movement Challenge participation and scoring requirements are available on the Events & Rules page.
The Activity Conversion Chart is available on the Virtual Corporate Challenge page.
The Conversion Calculator is available through the Virtual Corporate Challenge page.
Use the Movement Challenge activity-entry instructions available on the Virtual Corporate Challenge page.
Visit Resource Center → Movement Challenge Leaderboard.
The leaderboard becomes available when the Movement Challenge begins.
No. The Movement Challenge Leaderboard tracks Movement Challenge activity, while the Corporate Challenge Results page contains completed Main Event individual, team, division and industry results.
COMMUNITY & COMPASSION
Corporate Challenge includes opportunities for companies to support the Central Indiana community through designated activities and initiatives.
Current opportunities include Swim IN Safety donations, volunteering, the Versiti Blood Drive and CEO Selfie.
Visit Events & Rules → Community & Compassion for current participation requirements and scoring information.
Yes. Volunteer opportunities and requirements will be communicated as the event approaches. Review the Events & Rules page and Team Captain communications for current information.
RESULTS & ARCHIVES
Visit Resource Center → Corporate Challenge Results.
The page contains the latest completed Corporate Challenge results along with available historical results.
2027 Corporate Challenge results will be posted following the conclusion of the event.
Yes. The Corporate Challenge Results page includes a Past Results Archive with available results currently going back through 2022.
Individual results are available from the Corporate Challenge Results page for years in which individual-result data is available.
Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4 results are organized by year on the Corporate Challenge Results page.
Available Industry Results are included within each year's section of the Corporate Challenge Results page.
Movement Challenge standings are available through the Movement Challenge Leaderboard, not the Corporate Challenge Results archive.
GETTING HELP
Start with the Corporate Challenge AI Chatbot, Coach CC for a quick answer or visit the website resource that matches what you're looking for:
Event times → Event Schedules
Rules and scoring → Events & Rules
Maps → Maps & Locations
Parking and event-day information → Know Before You Go
Registration tutorials → How-To Videos
Team Captain and participant resources → Resource Center
For company-specific questions, contact your Team Captain.
For other questions that cannot be answered through the website or Coach CC, contact Indiana Sports Corp through the Corporate Challenge contact form.
Important updates will be shared through the Corporate Challenge website and official event communications. Team Captains may also receive information to share directly with their company participants.
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