NHCS Wellness Challenge - Presented by NCPAPA

Walk, Run, Bike, Swim, Hike or convert your exercise minutes to miles as you complete a virtual 80 mile loop around New Hanover County.  You have 50 days to complete the challenge.  OR Challenge yourself even further to complete multiple loops around the county. 

1 Loop - 1.6 Miles Daily (80 total miles)

2 Loops - 3.2 Miles Daily (160 total miles)

3 Loops - 4.8 Miles Daily (240 total miles)

4 Loops - 6.4 Miles Daily (300 total miles) 

Log your miles daily and track your progress in real-time on our New Hanover County Map and compare your progress with other New Hanover County staff members on our leaderboard. 

Registration includes: 

*T-shirt (delivered to your school)

*Motivation from your fellow challengers

*Digital Bib

*Live map tracking to keep you on track and moving forward

*Live Leaderboard

 Register and select your school or if you are a part of the NHCS District Office Staff select your department.  We recommend that you use your personal email as we will be sending out more information and award/contest announcements. 

1. When and Where is the Virtual Challenge

Log your movement miles anytime and anywhere from March 17 - May 5.  (St. Patricks Day to Cinco De Mayo) 

2. Do I have to run? 

NO!  Run, Walk, Skip, OR Shuffle. You can also count yoga, strength training, team sports etc.  Click the link HERE for a suggested conversion chart.  Feel free to use your best judgment.

3. How do I submit my virtual results

There are several ways to submit virtual results. We think the first one in this tutorial is the easiest. Or you can follow this video tutorial

4. How do I see my progress on the map?   

 This has got to be one of our favorite features of our virtual events. Follow along HERE and we’ll show you how. We’ll even share another cool little secret with you.  Check out this Video Tutorial.  

5. How do I get my digital race bib?

Love collecting race bibs as much as we do? Well, you’re in luck, we even have them for our virtual races. Follow the steps HERE to get yours.

6. Share the experience!

When you submit your miles you will have the option to upload pictures.  

7. How do I convert "other exercises" to miles?  Use the conversion chart HERE. 

For More Help - Check out our series of Video Tutorials HERE. 

The NHCS Wellness Challenge is a PERSONAL CHALLENGE - NOT A RACE.  But we do have fun prizes and awards in store! 

*Largest Team Participation Award (this will be calculated as a percent participation by your school or district department)

*Stay tuned to your email for contests and awards!