Published: 10/07/2026 - 8:00 AM
Are you ready for a fitness challenge? Did you know we host challenges on our mobile app? Put your fitness to the test or find a challenge program that keeps your goals on track!
Every challenge completed or workout tracked earns you Y rewards points you can cash in for great prizes like water bottles, sport belts, totes, and MORE!
October App Challenges
Trick or Treat Class Challenge
Trick or treat YMCA style in October by trying new group exercise classes or indulging in your favorites! Have you tried Les Mills classes? Yoga? Zumba? Participate in 8 group exercise classes during October to earn your app rewards points.
Want to top the challenge leaderboard? We have a special treat for the top 50 finishers of the Trick or Treat Class Challenge. You'll be entered into a raffle for a special prize bag filled with the latest Y swag! Three winners will be chosen, so start logging your workouts today.
Eligible workout types: Barre, Boot Camp, Exercise Class, Pilates, Tai Chi, Water Exercise, Yoga, Zumba
Scary Fast Challenge
Time to prepare for trick or treating! You'll need speed if you want to get as many treats as possible on Halloween night or at one of the Y's Trunk-or-Treat events.
This October challenge yourself to increase the pace on your cardio workouts - whether you're on the treadmill, riding an exercise bike, or swimming laps in the pool. If you haven't done cardio in a while, challenge yourself to start moving!
Complete 10 movement-based workouts (running, walking, swimming) in October to earn your app points and become an official member of the scary fast crew.
Eligible workout types: Running, Swimming, Walking
Wicked Strong Challenge
Be a pumped pumpkin this October! We're working on getting wicked strong all month. Challenge yourself to complete 12 strength workouts and top the challenge leaderboard while you earn rewards! Hit the weight room, join a strength class, or stream a workout on the YMCA360 app.
Eligible workout types: Strength Training, Weightlifting
Get race-ready in 8 weeks with our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K training plan! From October 1 – November 26, follow guided run/walk workouts 3 days a week to build endurance and confidence.
Each week, you’ll gradually increase your running intervals while keeping it fun and approachable. By Thanksgiving, you’ll be ready to cross the Gobble Wobble 5K finish line strong—whether you run, jog, or walk!
- Week 1: Run/Walk: 1 min run, 2 min walk – repeat 8 times (24 min), 3 times a week
- Week 2: Run/Walk: 2 min run, 2 min walk – repeat 7 times (28 min), 3 times a week
- Week 3: Run/Walk: 3 min run, 2 min walk – repeat 6 times (30 min), 3 times a week
- Week 4: Run/Walk: 4 min run, 2 min walk – repeat 6 times (36 min), 3 times a week
- Week 5: Run/Walk: 5 min run, 2 min walk – repeat 5 times (35 min), 3 times a week
- Week 6: Run/Walk: 6 min run, 1 min walk – repeat 5 times (35 min), 3 times a week
- Week 7: Run/Walk: 8 min run, 1 min walk – repeat 4 times (36 min), 3 times a week
- Week 8 (Race Week):
- Early in the week: Run/Walk 10 min run, 1 min walk – repeat 2 times (22 min)
- Midweek: Easy 15–20 min jog or walk Nov 26 – Gobble Wobble 5K! Run/walk at your own pace, enjoy the crowd, and celebrate crossing the finish line!
Tips for Success:
- Rest or do light cross-training (bike, swim, yoga) on non-run days.
- Always warm up with a 5-min brisk walk and cool down with stretching
- Don’t worry about speed—focus on building consistency and endurance.
Eligible workout types: Running, Walking
How to find the challenges:
1. Open your YMCA360 Mobile App. Make sure you are on the "Home" screen.
2. Click the "My Challenges" tile on the screen.
3. Click "All" at the top of the screen and browse upcoming challenges.
4. Click on a challenge to see more info and rules.
4. Click "Join Challenge" for any option you'd like to participate in. When you do, you will see your challenge stats and the participant leaderboard.
5. Follow the steps under "Rules" to log your workout correctly.
6. Once you join a challenge, you will see that challenge listed under "My Challenges" moving forward.
Earn Y Rewards Points:
Every challenge completed or workout tracked earns you Y rewards points you can cash in for great prizes like water bottles, sport belts, totes, and MORE!
What else can you do with the YMCA360 Mobile App? Click the link below to learn more about schedules, check-in, and other uses.