GatorCare hosts walking challenges for UF and UF Health employees (and family members!) via an online step-tracking platform called Walker Tracker. Using Walker Tracker 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. Walker Tracker 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
February 1-26
Hawaiian Escape (Individual) (Formerly Known as Caribbean Escape)
Trade winter for sunshine with this tropical journey through Hawaii! Walk along white-sand beaches, explore hidden waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the islands. Ready to leave your winter blues behind and embark on an island escape?
Upcoming Walking Challenges
March 1 – 31
Safari Expedition: Discovering Africa (Individual)
Step into the wild and embark on a safari adventure through Africa's most famous landscapes. Pack your binoculars, because you're about to walk into the heart of Africa's wilderness!
March 31- April 27
Island of Paradise (Team)
Escape to paradise with our tropical adventure around the world's most stunning islands! Grab your sunscreen, lace up your sneakers, and let’s explore the world's best island destinations!
Create Your Own Walking Challenge
Don’t wait for the next GatorCare walking challenge. Create your own through Walker Tracker! Click here to learn more about the Walker Tracker platform, including how to create your own walking challenge and options for tracking your sleep, mood, nutrition, and more via the platform.
