Stridekick Activity Challenges - Fitness challenges & community

Engage in enjoyable and free activity challenges with your friends and family, regardless of the fitness tracker they own. Register without any cost, link a wearable device or smartphone, and start moving alongside others.

LINK A RANGE OF WEARABLE DEVICES

Stridekick is compatible with various fitness trackers, allowing you to compete with friends using different devices. If you don’t have a fitness tracker, that’s not an issue. You can connect via your smartphone or log your activities manually.

DESIGN YOUR OWN ACTIVITY CHALLENGES

Select from three challenge formats: Leaderboard, Streak, and Target. You can invite up to nine additional participants for some friendly competition.

PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CHALLENGES

Join larger community challenges along with other steppers on the Stridekick platform. These community challenges present various competition modes, including Journey, Stick to it!, Teams, and even a collective Group Target! We are constantly introducing new community challenges, so feel free to check back regularly.

A SOCIAL PLATFORM TO KEEP YOU ACTIVE

Everything becomes more enjoyable when shared with others. Stay inspired by engaging with the Stridekick community. Add friends, exchange messages, and monitor each other's activity statistics. Keep updated with those closest to you through our daily Friends Leaderboard.

DIFFERENT CHALLENGE GOALS FOR ENDLESS FUN

The variety of challenge types we offer allows for numerous competitive options. Whether you’re looking for a fiercely contested leaderboard, a daily activity target, or a long-term step objective, we have something for everyone. Compete using steps or active minutes.

Track your weekly, monthly, and yearly averages for steps, distance, and active minutes. Keep an eye on your best days ever and strive to surpass your personal records. Unlock new activity levels as your weekly average increases.

FAQ

What Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches Can Play?

Stridekick connects with a wide range of devices so everyone can get moving—no matter what you wear on your wrist (or carry in your pocket)!

Updated over 2 months ago

We don’t want anyone left on the sidelines! Stridekick connects to most major fitness trackers and apps. Here’s what we support:

📱 Smartphones

Android Phones (OS 5.0 or above) - Sync activity data from Whoop, Nike Run Club, Mi Fitness, and more via the Google Health Connect app, or us the Fitbit app (Android).

iPhone 5s and above (iOS 10 or above) - Sync activity data from Polar, Xiaomi, and more via the Apple Health app, or use your phone to track your steps

⌚ Smartwatches & Wearables

Apple Watch

Fitbit - Zip, One, Flex, Flex 2, Charge, Charge HR, Charge 2, Charge 3, Charge 4, Charge 5, Charge 6, Luxe, Surge, Alta, Alta HR, Blaze, Versa, Versa Lite, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa 4, Inspire, Inspire HR, Inspire 2, Inspire 3, Ionic, Sense, Sense 2, Google Pixel Watches, and the Fitbit app

Garmin* - vívofit, vívofit 2, vívofit 3, vívofit 4, vívosmart, vívosmart 4, vivosmart HR, vívoactive, vívoactive 3, vívoactive 4, vívoactive 5, Instinct, Instinct Solar, Instinct 2, Instinct 3, Lily, Lily 2, Venu, Venu 2, Venu 3

Withings (Now Nokia) - Pulse, Pulse O2, Activité Pop, Activité, Activité Steel

*Garmin users: Garmin devices must report step data to sync with Stridekick. Devices that do not record steps will not sync with the app. Stridekick can usually connect with the Garmin Forerunner and Fenix devices.

How Do I Create a Stridekick Account?

Ready to get moving? Follow these quick steps to set up your Stridekick account and start tracking your activity.

📲 Create an account from the Stridekick mobile app

Download the Stridekick app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store 

Open the Stridekick app and select Sign up

Enter your first and last name, your email and password, then check the box agreeing to the Stridekick Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Select Agree & Create Account

5. Check the email you entered for your 6-digit verification code. The email should be titled 'Your Stridekick Verification Code'

6. Return to the app, enter the code you received to verify your address, and select Continue

7. Choose a username* and select Continue again

8. Share a few more details about yourself so that we can personalize your experience in Stridekick. Select Continue

🎉 Congratulations! Your Stridekick account has successfully been created, and you should now be redirected to your Stridekick dashboard. Next, tap the Connect your device now button to connect a device and start syncing steps into Stridekick! 

Now that you’ve finished setting up your account, visit your profile to update your profile photo, add a cover photo, and more. You can learn more here.

*Note: All Stridekick users will be able to see your username and profile photo. Friends will be able to see your full name. You can search for a friend using their username or full name.

I Forgot My Password. How Do I Reset It?

Use this guide to reset your password and get back into your Stridekick account.

🔁 How to Reset Your Password

Open the Stridekick mobile app

Select Log in > then tap Forgot Password?

Enter the email linked to your Stridekick account and submit

📌 Note: If you enter an email that’s not in our system, you won’t receive a code—even if the message says one was sent. Try any possible emails you may have used!

Open your inbox and look for an email titled "Your Stridekick Verification Code" from info@stridekick.com

Enter the code from the email and your new password

Tap the green Change password button

🎉 You’ll see a confirmation that your password has been successfully changed. You’re all set!

📌 Note: You must be on the latest app version and ensure no duplicate app versions exist for the reset to work.

12 Ways to Keep Challenge Prizes Fun, Fair, and Cheat-Proof

How to keep your challenge fun, fair, and free of step-shaking drama.

Written by 

Klara Carges

We love a good step challenge. The buzz of competition, the thrill of seeing your name climb the leaderboard, the sweet taste of victory (or at least a solid mid-pack finish).

But let’s be real: nothing kills the vibe faster than a prize structure that screams “winner takes all.” 🙄

One person wins. Everyone else shrugs. And before you know it, the chatter in your challenge chat isn’t “way to go!”—it’s “are they syncing their Fitbit to their dog?”

If you want your challenges to stay fun, inclusive, and free from side-eye accusations, you’ve got to rethink how you reward your group. Here’s how to design a prize system that keeps things motivating without turning into a cheater’s paradise.

🚨 Let’s Talk About Cheating

We’ll be honest: Stridekick doesn’t police your data. We’re not lurking behind the scenes trying to figure out if you really walked 50,000 steps in a day. Most of the time, the “cheating” whispers start when there’s a cash prize on the line for the top stepper.

And can you blame people? If all the glory (and the money) goes to the person at the very top, the temptation to fudge steps—or at least accuse others of fudging—is high.

The fix? Adjust your prize strategy. Take away the all-or-nothing prize for “most steps” and you’ll take away most of the drama. When prizes celebrate effort, consistency, or community instead of raw numbers, suddenly there’s less reason to cheat and more reason to cheer.

1. Step Away From “Most Steps Wins” 🚫

If your only prize goes to the person with the highest step count, congratulations—you’ve just created a Hunger Games-style competition where only the strongest survive.

But here’s the problem:

It’s usually the same 1–2 people at the top every single time. (We see you, Karen with your 30,000 steps a day.)

Everyone else feels like they’re competing for scraps. 

It’s demoralizing for most participants outside of your group's top 3 super athletes. Imagine how the person last on the leaderboard feels. 😓

And yes, people will suspect cheating. “Did they walk a marathon before breakfast? Or just shake their phone for an hour?”

Want to give your top steppers a challenge without alienating the rest? Team Mode is your best friend. Split people into groups, let the natural steppers shine, and give everyone else a chance to ride the wave of team spirit.

2. Lottery > Monarchy 🎟️

Here’s the magic formula for fairness: don’t reward the “most.” Reward the “goals met.”

Set a goal that feels attainable for your crowd—maybe 7,500 steps a day, or 20 minutes of movement. Then, anyone who hits that goal gets their name tossed in a raffle.

More consistency = more raffle entries

No need to hit “superhuman” levels to qualify

Random winners mean surprises and excitement

The result? People keep showing up because they know they always have a chance to win.

3. Mix Up the Prize Categories 🏆

Who says there can only be one way to win? Try handing out mini-prizes for fun categories like:

Most Improved: That person who jumped from 3,000 steps/day to 8,000 deserves a high five (and maybe a coffee gift card).

Consistency Queen/King: For the one who hits their goal every single day without fail.

Creative Mover: Prize for the person who logs the quirkiest way of racking up steps (yes, chasing your toddler around Target counts).

Spirit Award: For the person hyping up everyone else in chat—even if their step count isn’t breaking records.

4. Celebrate Milestones Along the Way 🎯

Don’t just reward the finish line—make the journey fun. Hand out small prizes at checkpoints like 25%, 50%, or 75% of the challenge. Keeps momentum high and prevents the “everyone gives up after week one” problem.

5. Mystery & Surprise Prizes 🎭

Want instant buzz? Go for mystery. Winners don’t know if they’re getting coffee, concert tickets, or a goofy trophy until the big reveal. Half the fun is the suspense.

6. Reward More Than Steps 🕺

Not everything has to be about step counts. Try categories like:

Best Challenge Chat Meme

Most Creative Workout Selfie

Best Pet Walk Partner 🐶

Fan-Favorite Playlist

These rewards celebrate culture, creativity, and community—not just numbers.

7. Rotate the Spotlight 💡

Don’t let the same person sweep every week. Rotate your prize style:

Week 1 = raffle among goal-hitters

Week 2 = Spirit Award

Week 3 = Most Improved

Final week = Mystery drawing

Keeps things fresh and spreads the love.

8. Go Experiential, Not Just Material 🍹 

Prizes don’t have to mean more “stuff.” In fact, the best prizes often bring people together. For group challenges, try experiential rewards like:

Team happy hour (first round on the group budget 🍸)

Group adventure like bowling, pickleball, or mini golf

Perks like chair massages or a wellness day off

Shared treats like a fun lunch or smoothie bar

9. Small Prizes, Big Impact 💖

Prizes don’t have to be expensive to be fun:

A goofy “Golden Sneakers” trophy you pass around each challenge

Bragging rights with a custom Stridekick badge

Winner picks the group’s playlist, lunch spot, or next challenge theme

A small wellness perk like a yoga mat or massage voucher

10. Give-Back Rewards 🌎 

Tie movement to impact:

Every milestone = $1 donated to a charity

Winning team gets to choose where a group donation goes

Prize is volunteering time together (bonus team bonding!)

Moving for a cause keeps people motivated beyond just competition.