About the Challenge
100 days of Walking Challenge is a Global Health & Fitness Movement aimed at motivating people and inculcating Walking as a Daily Lifestyle Habit.
The challenge includes walking 100 days without taking a break for a minimum of 1 Mile at a stretch and completing a total of 100 MILES at the end of 100 days.
Participants will record their daily Walk data using the #100DOW (100 Days of Walking Challenge) Mobile App available on Android and iOS stores after registration. Please click here to see a step-by-step guide on how to use the app.
Participants can register on the website www.100daysofwalking.com
Who should participate in this event?
Anyone above the age of 12 can participate in this challenge. School/ College students, working professionals, housewives, self-employed, retired – the 100 Days of Walking Challenge is for everyone across the world.
Why should I participate in this event?
You should participate in the 100 Days of Walking Challenge if –
- You are looking for a great resolution in 2020.
- You want to create a new healthy habit.
- You want to include walking into your daily lifestyle.
- You want to challenge yourself.
- You love walking.
- You want to spend some time with yourself while doing something positive.
- You want to get rid of life-style diseases.
- You want to do something worthwhile in life.
- You just love the concept and cannot resist participating in this challenge.
- No reason at all!
When does the event start and end?
The 100 Days of Walking Challenge is a series of multiple events. Each event starts at the first Sunday of every month. Participants can choose the start date of their challenge as per convenience.
What will I get if I complete the challenge?
Yes, this challenge is a race – but not against others – it’s with your own self. It is about challenging your-self for a healthy cause of walking and making small, consistent, dedicated progress everyday. It’s a commitment to yourself that no matter what – you will prioritize and make walking a daily habit in your lifestyle. Completing this challenge will give you a sense of achievement, a sense of purpose and prepare you for bigger challenges in life. Your prize is your pride of reaching the destination by completing the challenge as well as the experience of this journey of 100 days!
You will also receive an e-certificate from 100 Days of Walking team upon completion of the Challenge.
Event Registration
When does the registration start and end?
The Registrations for the 100 Days of Walking Challenge are open until the Event Date.
How do I register for the event?
Visit our website www.100daysofwalking.com. Choose the event as per your preferred start date and complete the registration process.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email with #100DOW (100 Days of Walking Challenge) Mobile App Login Details.
You can download the Mobile App using the following links.
You can login to the app and start the challenge from the chosen event start date. Please click here to see a step-by-step guide on how to use the app.
You can also share your participation on Facebook so that you family & friends can join the challenge with you.
Can I register offline?
No. You will have to register online.
Can I transfer my registration?
The registration is non-transferable.
Can I register in bulk?
Currently we are not allowing bulk registrations. However, if you are a company who wants to do a private challenge and register just your employees, please contact our team and we will create a special event challenge just for your organization.
Payment
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, we charge a participation fee for the Challenge. The fee covers our expenses to run the 100 Days of Walking Platform, Server Costs and Support Costs.
Is there a refund ?
No amount will be refunded once you register for an event.
Can I cancel my registration?
Once you have registered, you cannot change your event date or cancel registration. You will have to register again for another event date.
How can I record my walk data?
After registering for the challenge, you will get App login details of our #100DOW Mobile App. Once you download the app, you can use the login details and start using the app to record your walk data.
Please click here to see a step-by-step guide on how to use the app.
What technology have you used to record walk data?
We use multiple sensors available in any phone device to record the walk data.
Is Internet required to record my walk data?
The #100DOW Mobile App works without Internet. You can record and log the Walk Data even if Internet is not available.
However, in order to get your latest ranking and view the leaderboard, you will need Internet connection to sync your walk data log. The sync will happen automatically when your device connects to the Internet.
Is GPS required to record my walk data?
GPS is only required to draw the map of your walk. We do not use GPS to calculate the distance, so its not required to record walk data.
Where can I see my walk logs?
You can see all walk logs in the #100DOW Mobile Application.
Can I walk multiple times in a day?
Yes, you can walk multiple times a day. However, in order to record and log a Walk, you will need to walk at-least 1 Mile every-time. The app will NOT log a distance lesser than 1 Mile So your daily walks need to be equal to or greater than 1 Mile at a stretch (without any breaks).
Is there a minimum limit to walk every-time I decide to walk?
Yes, the minimum limit to walk every-time is 1 Mile at a stretch. Any distance below 1 Mile is not logged by the #100DOW app.
Is there a way to record/ Submit my walk data other than using the 100daysofwalking app?
No. You must use the #100DOW Mobile App to record and log all Walk Data.
What if the app did not record my walk or something went wrong and I want to manually log my walk?
You can add a walk log manually.
However there are limitations to avoid abuse.
- You can add walk log manually only once per day.
- You can add walk log manually only up-to 5 MILES per day.
- You are allowed to add manual log only up-to 15 days from the walk day.
How much time does it take to sync my offline walk log ?
You can record your walk log even without an internet connection. This walk log is synced with our servers as soon as you are connected to internet. You can expect the sync to take up-to 5 minutes (in the background).
What happens if my mobile battery dies while I am recording a walk?
Once your device is switched off – all active apps including #100DOW will be closed. Any active walk record will be terminated and will NOT be saved. You will have to start again. Please make sure that your mobile device battery is reasonable before starting your walk.
General
Is there any prize money for this event?
This is not a public competition but an individual challenge and hence there is no prize money is involved. 100 Days of Walking team will however be running several contests and offers that might involve monetary benefits to all the participants during the course of the challenge.
You will receive an e-certificate from 100 Days of Walking team after completion of the challenge.
How is the leaderboard generated?
We generate the leaderboard by comparing the following parameters –- No. of days completed.
- Distance Covered.
- Average Pace.
Can I walk more than once everyday?
Yes. You can walk as many times as you want and record all your walk logs. Just make sure that you walk for 1 Mile minimum when you start to record the walk log. The app will not record logs lesser than 1 mile.
Is the walk data of each user validated?
Validation of the Walk data happens within the #100DOW app. We have taken utmost care to ensure that the app data is not abused. Management, however reserves all rights to ascertain the legality of the walk data of any participant and can restrict, remove or alter the Walk Log at its own discretion, if there is an abuse.
If I miss walking on a day, can I make up for it on some other day?
100 Days of Walking Challenge is a commitment that you will walk for 100 days without a break – no matter what! If you miss a day, you cannot make up for it. However, it does not mean that you cannot continue the challenge. Push yourself and see how many days out of 100 you can complete. The challenge is individual and aimed at pushing your limits. Never, never, never give up! You can always give it a try for another 100 Days of Walking Challenge !
Where can I walk?
The 100 Days of Walking Challenge is designed for Outdoor Walking - on Roads, Parks, City Walk, etc. (basically outside the four walls) Just remember to record and log your walk with the #100DOW app. We want participants to go out in the open and feel the joy of walking. Walking Indoors (on treadmill or small spaces) might not give you accurate walk data.