Mazars have announced the return of the Steps Team Challenge for 2024, inviting all companies, clubs and organisations around Ireland to take part.
The inaugural Challenge took place last year seeing 2,600 participants from over 300 companies around Ireland take part.
It is open to teams of four who can choose to walk, or run, one of two virtual routes around Ireland to complete the Challenge. The first is a four-province route where, with an average of 10,000 steps a day, participants will walk through all four provinces of Ireland. The second is a 32-county route where participants will need to average 16,000 steps per day to journey across all 32 counties.
“Feedback from companies and organisations that took part in last year’s Challenge has been incredibly positive,” said Mazars Managing Partner Tom O’Brien.
“It is a unique initiative that brings people closer together, whether working alongside your colleagues in the office or remotely.”
“Increasingly companies and organisations are looking for meaningful ways to support employee wellbeing, and our Steps Team Challenge is a fantastic initiative in this regard. I wish everyone the very best of luck with the Challenge.”
“The Challenge is open to everyone no matter what their level of fitness or ability is,” said Ambassador Evanne Ní Chuilinn.
“This year companies, clubs and societies can set up their very own personal leagues within the Challenge to get some healthy competitive spirit going amongst colleagues and friends.”
“For companies, it’s a great opportunity to boost company culture, strengthen team bonds, and empower employees to start 2024 on the right foot.”
Five-time Olympic walker and former world champion Rob Heffernan is also backing the initiative.
To take part, teams can register on the Mazars 2024 Steps Team Challenge website. Once registered, teams can download the Challenge app, which connects to participants’ phones or fitness devices, to track progress. This allows individuals to monitor their position on the virtual route and track their team’s progress on leaderboards.
There are over €15,000 worth of prizes to be won, including weekly giveaways to keep everyone motivated along the way and end-of-challenge prizes for both routes. Prizes include overnight stays for two in InterContinental Dublin with dinner, Fitbit devices, premium tickets for Bruce Springsteen at Croke Park and over €5,000 in pre-paid gift cards.
Aware and The Irish Heart Foundation will also benefit. Mazars will make a donation to both of these charities for every participant that registers for the Challenge.
