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Active35 Hiking Challenge

Fri Apr 15, 05:00 - Wed Nov 30, 19:00

Event is online

ABOUT

Welcome to the Active35 hiking Challenge. This challenge is designed to inspire you to get outdoors and active. Your challenge starts immediately after sign-up and you hike at your own pace.


WHY JOIN US?

Our challenge will bring together people from the hiking community all over South Africa.  


You Will:


  • Receive a free printable Hiking Journal to log your hikes
  • Get Physically and Mentally Fit
  • Make new friends
  • Explore new trails
  • Get access to all our resources to succeed
  • Become part of a national Hiking Community



THE GOAL:

Complete 35 or 52 hikes between 15 April and 30 November 2022.


We offer plenty of Resources to help you reach your goal plus A welcome package to help you track your hikes and much more - including amazing support from other participants through our Private Facebook Group.


CHALLENGE CATEGORIES

The Challenge has 3 Categories to sign up for.

The Pace Setter

The All Star

The Conqueror


In The Pace Setter challenge you have to complete 35 hikes during the challenge period. This Hikes can be on Flat, Beach or Mountain terrain. It is a Virtual Challenge, you do the challenge at your own pace on your own time. When you signed up you join the Private Facebook Group, we will send you the Hiking Log to track your Hikes and you will tag us at Active35 with hash tags on social media. Find out More under 'How it works' tab.


In The All Star challenge you have to complete 35 hikes during the challenge period. This Hikes cant be repeated hikes. Each hike must be unique, on different trails. It can be on Flat, Beach or Mountain terrain. It is a Virtual Challenge, you do the challenge at your own pace on your own time. When you signed up you join the Private Facebook Group, we will send you the Hiking Log to track your Hikes and you will tag us at Active35 with hash tags on social media. Find out More under 'How it works' tab.


In The Conqueror challenge you have to complete 52 hikes during the challenge period. This Hikes can be on Flat, Beach or Mountain terrain. It is a Virtual Challenge, you do the challenge at your own pace on your own time. When you signed up you join the Private Facebook Group, we will send you the Hiking Log to track your Hikes and you will tag us at Active35 with hash tags on social media. Find out More under 'How it works' tab .

HOW IT WORKS

The Challenge is not a Competitive Challenge but a collaborative one. You will do the challenge at your own pace but we will cheer and motivate your throughout the Challenge to reach your goal.


Choose your challenge. After purchasing your ticket, make a commitment on when you will start. You will get a link to join the Facebook group. You will get a link to download your Hiking Journal.


Plan and Prepare your Hikes sing the Journal. You will also receive a Hiking Log to track your hikes once you've joined the Facebook Group and other Resources and Tools to help you to have a fun but safe journey out there.


Share your Hikes on Social Media and tag us with the following hashtags, #active35hikinchallenge2022, #Hike and the hike number example #hike1 and #conqueror2022 use your chosen Challenge.


During and or after completion of the your challenge you must complete and a Finisher form (will be available on Facebook group)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When does the Challenge run?

The Challenge starts on 15 April and ends on 30 November 2022. You can sign up and start any time when you're ready

Why do you have to pay to register?

Your registration fee supports the challenge. It allows us to provide all of the fun things we bring to you throughout the challenge period

How will you track my Hikes?

a). You log your hikes on the ‘Log Sheet’ provided with your downloads and submit it together with your finisher form

b). You will tag us on social media with hashtags 

What is considered a Hike?

A long or short hike, 1 kilometer and more on Flat, Beach or Mountain terrain. Multiple day hikes will be counted individually if the days has different routes.

Can Hikes be repeated?

Yes, you are allowed to hike on the same trails, except for in The All Star Challenge.  

What is the age limit for participants?

No age limit, children are allowed to enter under the supervision of a parent or an adult.

How can I help to promote the challenge? Refer 15 friends and receive a Challenge T-shirt for free. Share the challenge on social media.

What if I’ve completed my challenge?

You will get a printable certificate and must submit the Finisher Form.