Health and Fitness Challenge

City of Lynn Couch to 5K Step Challenge

Walk this way to a healthier you!

 Challenge Overview

The City of Lynn is partnering with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to host a Couch to 5K Step Challenge! This 4-week program is designed to gradually build your activity level—helping you go from consistent movement to being ready to complete a 5K.

 Whether you're just getting started or looking to stay motivated, this challenge is a fun and supportive way to build healthy habits.

 Challenge Dates

  • Challenge Runs: April 13 – May 10, 2026
  • Registration Opens: April 6, 2026
  • Registration Closes: April 13, 2026 (once the challenge begins)

 Challenge Details:

  • Team Challenge – open to all City of Lynn and Lynn Public School employees.
  • Teams must consist of 6 employees.Teams not having six employees at the start of the challenge will be randomly assigned to make teams of six.
  • Weekly raffle drawings for individuals and teams who meet the weekly goal.
  • Everyone entered into the final wrap-up raffle.
  • Download the IncentFit app and use signup code: cityoflynn (all lowercase letters)

 

Your Weekly Goals: Couch to 5K Progression

  • Week 1: Build the Base
    • Goal: 45,000 steps/week
    •  Focus on building a consistent routine
  •  Week 2: Start Intervals
    •  Goal: 52,500 steps/week
    • Add light jogging intervals
  •  Week 3: Increase Running Time
    •  Goal: 63,000 steps/week
    • Improve endurance with longer activity sessions
  •  Week 4: Prep for the 5K
    •  Goal: 73,500 steps/week
    • Build confidence and consistency for completing a 5K

 

Incentives & Prizes 

Weekly Prizes:

Each week there will be a raffle drawing for individuals and teams who meet the weekly goal!  Be sure you are entered by syncing all step by Monday each week.

 Challenge Wrap up Raffle Prize:

Every participant will be entered into the Challenge wrap-up raffle!  Be sure you are entered by syncing all step by Monday, May 11, 2026!

 Bonus Incentive: Local 5K Participation

Participants who registers and completes the Black Excellence 5K (North Shore Juneteenth Association) will be entered into a bonus raffle.