New Year Wellness Challenge That Actually Sticks

Why January Is the Perfect Time for Corporate Wellness

January captures momentum. Employees are motivated, companies are planning wellness budgets, and teams are ready to build new habits together. Individual resolutions fail 80% of the time. Team challenges succeed because they add accountability, social support, and shared goals.

Racery transforms New Year intentions into measurable engagement. Employees log 80+ activity types—walking, yoga, cycling, meditation, swimming, strength training, and more. They "travel" virtual routes featuring real destinations, earning badges and milestones along the way. It's not a treadmill tracker. It's a connected experience.

The result: 73% higher participation rates, lower January turnover, and teams that actually talk about wellness by April.

Your January Challenge Includes

✓ Fully managed virtual wellness journey with 50+ route options
✓ Mobile app + web dashboard for easy activity logging
✓ Real-time leaderboards, badges, and milestone celebrations
✓ Administrator dashboard with engagement analytics and ROI tracking
✓ Customizable team competitions and social sharing tools
✓ Integration with wearables (Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Google Fit)
✓ Post-challenge reporting and wellness trend insights
✓ Dedicated onboarding + ongoing support from Racery team

How Racery's January Wellness Challenge Works

1. Pick Your Virtual Route

Choose from wellness-themed journeys. Popular January picks: "New Beginnings Trail" through Bali's wellness resorts, "Mountain Mindfulness" from Colorado to Utah, or "Winter Walks" across Nordic capitals. Each route includes photo galleries, wellness stories, and inspiration points.

2. Teams Log Activities

Employees log any of 80+ activity types via mobile app or web. Walking, yoga, cycling, meditation, strength training, swimming, tennis—even sleep and water intake. Real-time feeds show team progress. No manual verification needed; integrations with popular fitness trackers work automatically.

3. Progress Together, Win Together

Teams "travel" the route together, unlocking milestones, earning badges, and celebrating progress. Leaderboards keep competition light and fun. Personal dashboards let employees track their contribution. Managers see aggregate team health and engagement metrics instantly.

4. Measure Impact & Celebrate

Detailed post-challenge reports show participation rates, total activity minutes, cost per engaged employee, and wellness trends. Award top performers. Share success stories. Use data to plan Q1 and beyond.

Real Benefits for Employees and Companies

For Employees

• Motivation that lasts beyond January
• Social connection during winter isolation
• Variety: 80+ activity types keep it fresh
• Visible progress and recognition
• Flexible, work-around-your-schedule

For HR & Wellness Leaders

• Measurable engagement and ROI data
• Low administrative overhead (we handle it)
• Customizable for any company size
• Builds momentum for yearly wellness plan
• Supports wellness goals and culture objectives

For Leadership

• Reduced absenteeism and health claims
• Visible employee engagement metric
• Competitive team cohesion
• Talent retention signal (wellness = culture)
• Tax-deductible wellness program investment

Trusted by Fortune 500 Companies

Racery powers wellness challenges for enterprise teams across healthcare, technology, financial services, and consumer goods. Companies like Nike, AWS, Biogen, BlackRock, and BCG use Racery to create meaningful wellness engagement year-round.

"Racery gave us an easy way to kick off the year with real engagement. 68% of our company participated in January, and many continued logging activities into March. The data helped us justify expanding the wellness budget." — VP of People Operations, Tech Company, 2,000+ employees

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Racery pricing is based on employee count and customization level. No surprise fees. No per-activity charges.

Startup

$1,800 (50–200 employees)

✓ 1 virtual route
✓ Unlimited activities
✓ Basic analytics
✓ 4 weeks duration

Growth

$6,000 (200–1,000 employees)

✓ 2 custom routes
✓ Wearable integrations
✓ Advanced dashboards
✓ 6 weeks + post-challenge support

Enterprise

$12,000+ (1,000+ employees)

✓ Unlimited custom routes
✓ White-label options
✓ Dedicated success manager
✓ Custom integrations & reporting

All plans include: Setup, employee onboarding, mobile + web access, live support, and comprehensive post-challenge ROI report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time do employees need to spend per day?

Activities vary from 10 minutes (meditation) to 60+ minutes (hiking). Employees set their own pace. The challenge is designed to be sustainable—even 20–30 minutes of activity per week keeps teams progressing and competitive.

Can employees with different fitness levels participate?

Absolutely. Racery supports 80+ activity types, from gentle yoga and walking to intense cycling and competitive sports. Everyone can contribute meaningfully, and the platform doesn't judge activity intensity—only participation and consistency.

Does it integrate with fitness trackers?

Yes. Racery syncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Google Fit, and Strava. If employees prefer manual logging, that works too. Automatic syncing removes friction and increases participation.

What if employees work remotely?

Perfect use case for Racery. Remote teams love the virtual routes, social connection, and friendly competition. The mobile-first design works for employees anywhere. Many remote companies see higher participation rates than in-office teams.

Can we customize the challenge for our company?

Yes. Choose from 50+ pre-built routes or create a fully branded custom challenge. Add company colors, messaging, and specific wellness themes. We handle the technical side; you focus on the employee experience.

How long does setup take?

Most January challenges launch within 2 weeks of sign-up. We handle HR integration, employee communication templates, and admin training. Your team focuses on launch communication and celebration—we handle the rest.

Start Your January Wellness Challenge Today

Don't let another January pass with forgotten resolutions. Give your team a structured, engaging, data-backed wellness experience that actually converts to lasting habit change.

Next step: Schedule a 20-minute consultation with our wellness specialists. We'll review your company size, wellness goals, and customize a proposal for your January launch.

Request Your January Plan

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