Live Well @ Work (LW@W), a workplace wellness program provided by the County of San Diego, is inviting San Diego County employers to participate in the free 2026 Workplace Step Challenge. This four-week no-cost wellness challenge will begin on June 1st and is designed to help employees increase daily physical activity, build team connection, and strengthen healthy routines throughout the workday. 

Why Participate 

A countywide challenge offers the opportunity to unite workplaces across industries in a shared commitment to health and wellness. LW@W’s most recent step challenge logged an impressive 50 million collective steps. For this upcoming challenge, we’re aiming even higher: a goal of 100 million steps across participating organizations from diverse industries throughout San Diego County. 

LW@W offers a free, optional toolkit to support organizations in planning and implementing a smooth and engaging program. The toolkit includes communication templates, step-tracking logs, and weekly engagement prompts that organizations may choose to use or adapt based on their internal needs and systems. Organizations are welcome to use their own tools or platforms to track participation and engagement. 

All Organizations Are Welcome to Join 

Whether your teams are large or small, on-site or remote, this easy-to-launch program is accessible to everyone. With a real-time leaderboard and flexible participation, employees can join from anywhere. Small incentive prizes or recognition are recommended to boost engagement. The County will also recognize organizations with the highest participation rates and the highest average steps logged during the four-week challenge. 

What Your Organization Receives 

Participants will receive a comprehensive launch toolkit, access to the live leaderboard, weekly engagement ideas, and an end-of-challenge participation report with recommendations for next steps to improve workplace wellness.

How to Join

Participation is free for all San Diego County employers. Click on the following link to learn more: Step Challenge Interest Form. Let’s make 2026 a year of movement, motivation, and collective wellness!