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 most combined 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 is planned in Helena at the new Montana Heritage Center as a kick-off event for the Challenge; a virtual health fair will also be offered starting on the first day of the Challenge and available throughout the Challenge. 

 Challenge Benefits

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

2026 Challenge Schedule

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