Live Life Well Challenges

The Extra Mile Challenge

The Extra Mile Challenge starts May 18, 2026. Registration will open on May 4, 2026.

The Extra Mile Challenge is a 5-week physical activity program that encourages participants to start and/or increase their physical activity. The Extra Mile Challenge is designed to create healthy competition between State Agencies by awarding recognition for agencies that 1) have the highest percentage of employees participating, 2) take the highest average number of steps.

Individual participants will also have the opportunity to win prizes and be recognized.

Participants will track their “steps” during the challenge; any kind of activity can be converted to steps.
Each person who actively participates in the program will be eligible for individual prizes. Members can use any step tracking mechanism that works best for them: activity trackers (like FitBits, Garmin, etc.), apps, or entering steps directly into the portal.
Members participate as individuals but will also be counted towards their agency’s total. Retirees, dependents and spouses will also be welcome to participate.
An in-person health fair will take place in Helena at the new Montana Heritage Center on May 19, 2026, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. A virtual health fair will also be offered starting on May 20, 2026.

Challenge Benefits

Free and open to all State Plan members
Lots of great prizes
Bragging rights for agencies
Weekly resources and recipes
Improved health

Register Now

On State Network MediKeeper Wellness Portal Access
Off State Network MediKeeper Wellness Portal Access

Visit this Extra Mile MediKeeper Registration resource for registration, step entry, and prize entry instructions.

2026 Challenge Schedule

Stay Active Health Fair:

In-Person: Helena, May 19, 2026
Virtual: Coming May 20, 2026

Registration Opens: May 4, 2026

Start and End Dates: May 18 - June 21, 2026

Still have questions?

Contact HCBD at (800) 287-8266, (406) 444-7462, TTY (406) 444-1421, or benefitsquestions@mt.gov.