2025 CLA Wellness Walking Challenge
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Join legal professionals, friends, and family from across California in a free, virtual, four-week walking challenge brought to you by the CLA Health and Wellness Committee. This year, participants will virtually traverse Italy – a country rich in history, breathtaking scenery, and cultural landmarks, and home to the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
- Challenge Dates: June 21 – July 20, 2025
- Registration Opens: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Eligibility: Open to anyone 18+, not limited to CLA members- family and friends
- Participation: Free, teams of five
- Platform: BigTeamChallenge (web or mobile)
Challenge Overview
Participants select from three tiers to match their fitness level:
- Standard Tier: 5,000 steps/day (~2.3 miles)
- Medium Tier: 7,500 steps/day (~3.5 miles)
- High Tier: 10,000+ steps/day (~4.7 miles)
The challenge is designed to accommodate all mobility levels and fitness goals. Individuals will select a tier at registration. Teams should include the tier in their name (e.g., “Team CLA (Medium)”).
Accessing the Challenge Platform
All participants must use the BigTeamChallenge platform:
- Web Access: calawyers.bigteamchallenge.com
- Access Code: CLA
- Download the iOS app for Apple devices
- Download the Android app for Android devices
Logging Your Steps
Participants must sync their device or manually log steps daily. Timely logging is important to ensure prize eligibility and leaderboard accuracy. Pro tip: Keep the app open for best syncing performance.
Team Info
- Teams of five are encouraged (though smaller teams are allowed).
- Teams will be consolidated by challenge admins if incomplete.
- If you haven’t joined a team by June 24, you’ll be assigned one by June 25.
- Leaderboards will display overall rankings and rankings by tier.
Virtual Route
Participants will journey across Italy, starting in Genoa and continuing through Turin, Milan, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Assisi, and ending in Rome. Step counts are based on 2,100 steps per mile.
| Participation Tier | Individual Daily Goal | Individual Weekly Goal (6 days/week) | Team Weekly Goal (teams of 5 individuals) | Team Challenge Goal |
| Standard | 5,000 steps or 2.3 mi | 30,000 steps or 13.8 mi | 150,000 steps or 69 mi | 900,000 steps or 414 mi |
| Medium | 7,500 steps or 3.5 mi | 45,000 steps or 21 mi | 225,000 steps or 105 mi | 1,350,00 steps or 630 mi |
| High | 10,000 steps or 4.7 mi | 60,000 steps or 28.2 mi | 300,000 steps or 141 mi | 1,800,000 steps or 846 mi |
Motivation & Tips
- Walk your dog (or a shelter dog!)
- Walk during phone calls or appointments
- Choose stairs over elevators
- Visit an indoor mall or large store when weather is bad
Prizes & Recognition
This year, no prizes will be awarded. The winning team will be featured on:
- CLA Health & Wellness Facebook Page
- CLA Social Media
- CLA Health and Wellness Webpage
Participants must submit full contact info at registration to ensure eligibility.
Accessibility & Support
For app support, contact BigTeamChallenge via the in-app chat icon.
For challenge logistics, accessibility accommodations, or general questions, contact: Wellness@calawyers.org
Social & Share
- We encourage you to share on Facebook, share on LinkedIn, and send via email
- Encourage others to join! Invite your friends and coworkers!
Legal & Waiver
Participants must accept:
Thank you for joining the journey across Italy! Stay safe, stay active, and have fun!