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I’ve always believed that the best memories, especially from outdoor fitness challenges, aren’t made in boardrooms or hotel lobbies, they’re made on the trail. It’s where laughter echoes louder, where stories unfold between steps, and where even the quietest person suddenly has something to shout about when they reach the top of the hill first.
That spirit of movement and connection is what inspired us to build TrackMate, and in particular, its Challenge feature.
Whether you’re planning a team-building hike, a family “fun run” through the woods, or a friendly showdown between weekend warriors, Challenge turns a simple outing into something unforgettable. Here’s how.
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Why our app is perfect for fun outdoor fitness challenges
You don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy these outdoor fitness challenges. With TrackMate’s Challenge, anyone whether they’re power-walking, jogging, or meandering with a camera in hand can be part of the fun.
For these outdoor fitness challenges, the feature is simple: a group of up to 15 people can join a shared challenge via the ExoTrails app. Once the event starts, everyone’s live location shows up on the map. You can track your own progress, see who’s ahead, and yes, strategically time your snack breaks so you still finish strong.
How to use outdoor fitness challenges for any group or occasion
We designed Challenge to work in a variety of real life settings:
- Team-building retreats that end with laughter, not trust falls
- Birthday hikes where friends cheer each other up steep trails
- Family campouts where cousins race to the viewpoint (and grandpa still wins)
- Fitness groups looking for a reason to move together and celebrate after
These outdoor fitness challenges are all about fun, but with a dash of real-time excitement. And you don’t need a race bib or fancy gear, just the ExoTrails app and a good pair of shoes.
How TrackMate simplifies planning your outdoor fitness challenges
The challenge setup takes less than a minute. One person creates the event in the app, picks the trail for your outdoor fitness challenges, and invites others to join. Once accepted, you’re all synced up and ready to go.
As the challenge unfolds, TrackMate displays your movement live, so you can see how the group is progressing. Maybe your co-worker is quietly speeding ahead, or your little cousin has taken a scenic detour to look at frogs.
At the finish line of these outdoor fitness challenges, the Leaderboard and Podium pop up celebrating your top three finishers and showing a full rank of participants. It’s a moment of pride, high-fives, and probably a little good-natured teasing. And of course, the app saves everyone’s distance, pace, and fitness stats, so you can compare results or plan your rematch.
Conclusion
In the end, the best outdoor fitness challenges are the ones that bring people together, sparking laughter and creating memories long after the finish line is crossed. It’s not about who wins, but about the shared experience of moving, exploring, and celebrating a goal together. By making these challenges easy to organize and fun to participate in, technology helps us build stronger, more connected teams and friendships, one trail at a time.
Ready to challenge your crew? Join our community of explorers in the ExoTrails Facebook Group and follow the ExoTrails Fanpage for daily inspiration and trail tips!
FAQs
What is the best app for group hikes?
ExoTrails app is great for group hikes, especially with its TrackMate feature that allows for live tracking of multiple people on the same map.
How can I make a hike more competitive and fun?
Turn it into a friendly challenge using an app like ExoTrails to create a leaderboard and track everyone’s progress in real-time.
Is there an app that tracks multiple people on a map?
Yes, ExoTrails’ TrackMate feature is designed specifically for this, showing the live location of everyone participating in a shared outing or challenge.
What are good outdoor team building activities?
Hiking challenges, outdoor scavenger hunts, kayaking or canoeing, and group volunteer days are all excellent options for team building.
How does the ExoTrails Challenge feature work?
One person creates a challenge on a specific trail and invites others; once started, the app tracks everyone’s live location and generates a leaderboard at the end.
