GatorCare hosts walking challenges for UF and UF Health employees (and family members!) via an online step-tracking platform called Be Well. Using Be Well makes it easier for you to track your daily steps and even compete against your coworkers and family to encourage you to reach your step goals. Be Well can be accessed on a computer browser or via an app that is downloadable to your personal cell phone. You can sync your wearable activity-tracking device or you can manually enter your steps into the platform.
GatorCare creates monthly individual walking challenges that you can enter and compete in virtually. With each individual walking challenge, you will be competing against other participants individually, meaning your steps and your steps alone will count toward your steps on the leaderboard. In addition to the monthly individual walking challenges, twice a year in April and October, the walking challenge will be a team walking challenge. This means that you must join the challenge with a team of 2 or more people.
With both the individual and team challenges, they follow a virtual map that includes predetermined mile markers. The more steps you take in real life, the more mile markers you reach virtually and the closer you get to crossing the finish line! For any additional questions about the walking challenges, please reach out to GatorCareWellness@shands.ufl.edu.
Getting Started!
- Visit GatorCare.WalkerTracker.com.
- Press “Sign Up Today” to create an account.
- Enter your information into the required fields and click “Register Now”.
- Visit the “Challenges” tab on the menu bar.
- Scroll down and join the challenges of your choosing!
Current Walking Challenge
March 30 – April 27
The Great Kiwi Conquest (Team)
Rally your team and virtually embark on an epic journey across New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes! From rugged mountains and misty fjords to golden beaches and lush forests, every step brings your crew closer to adventure. Work together, celebrate milestones, and experience the thrill of conquering the land of the long white cloud as a team. Lace up, unite, and register now!
Upcoming Walking Challenges
May 1 – 31
Footprints Through History (Individual)
Begin your journey in the ancient streets of Rome and end beneath the sparking lights of Paris. Along the way, you’ll virtually wander through rolling countryside, Step into the world’s most iconic museums and virtually let every stride bring history to life. From the ancient artifacts of the Taj Mahal to the masterpieces of the Louvre and beyond, Footprints through History combine culture, discovery, and wellness in one unforgettable journey.
June 1 – 30
Below the Equator
Embark on an unforgettable virtual adventure through the wonders of South America! From the ancient mysteries of the Nazca Lines to the soaring peaks of Machu Picchu, every step takes you deeper into a continent rich with culture, color, and spirit. Wander through vibrant cities, explore the floating island of Lake Titicaca, feel the mist of Iguazu Falls, and journey all the way to the windswept edge of Patagonia and Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Walk with purpose, embrace the rhythm of the South, and let every milestone inspire you.
Create Your Own Walking Challenge
Don’t wait for the next GatorCare walking challenge. Create your own through Be Well! Click here to learn more about the Be Well platform, including how to create your own walking challenge and options for tracking your sleep, mood, nutrition, and more via the platform.
How-To’s
Registering for Be Well
Joining a Challenge
Adding a Manual Entry
Creating a New Team
Joining a Team
