NERCOMP Fitness Challenge 2023 - 2024: Appalachian Trail

Where: Virtual

When:  Monday, June 12, 2023 - Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Challenge Organizer:  Amy Schack of NERCOMP

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: $30
Non-Member: $40

NOTE:  You will receive an invitation and 'join code' to join the Conquerer Challenge on the June 12th start date.  If you do not receive the link to join, please email us at nercomp@nercomp.org

Event Overview
NERCOMP is excited to announce a year-long commitment to wellness and charitable giving! Join the NERCOMP community and "Get Fit Together" while raising funds for the environment.

Want to improve your physical and mental health, decrease stress, and get in shape while helping save the planet?  Over the course of the year, you and your colleagues will walk, bike, run or swim along a 1,968-mile trail on the east coast.  Once complete, you can also say you virtually hiked the Appalachian Trail!

Additionally, all registrants will automatically be signed up for an introductory Getting Started with the Conquerer Challenge webinar taking place on June 12th, 2023 at 11:00 am.

NOTE: If you register on or after June 12th, we will get your code within 72 hours and the webinar will be posted for later viewing

 

It's easy as 1-2-3!
1. Register online - Your registration fee includes access to the Conquerer Challenge NERCOMP Fitness Challenge, donations to the Eden Project and Plastic Bank; and if you finish the virtual trek, a Conquer Challenge medal!
2. Log and track your progress using the Conquerer Challenge app
3.  Have fun with your colleagues while making a difference in the environment!

Using https://www.theconqueror.events/appalachian/, we will track our progress from Georgia to Maine.  Because this is a virtual trek, you can walk in your own neighborhood, go for a swim, or bike a local trail, and then once your fitness tracker is connected, you gain ground automatically or you log your mileage manually in the app.  
 

What's in it for you?
 - You will increase your fitness levels.
 - Part of your registration fee and route progress helps to plant 5 trees and stops 50 plastic bottles from entering the ocean.
 - You will get a Conquerer Challenge medal when you finish the virtual trek.
 - Bragging rights that you hiked the Appalachian Trail virtually.

NOTE: Registration is open and rolling through December 31st; however, it may be challenging to complete the trek the later you sign up. 

Legal Disclaimer
Participants in the NERCOMP Fitness Challenge do so at their own risk.  By participating and signing up for the NERCOMP Fitness challenge, you agree not to hold NERCOMP liable if you suffer an injury or experience a health condition while participating in the Challenge.  In addition, NERCOMP is not responsible for any health or fitness information posted by participants.  You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional with any questions you may have regarding your health before beginning the NERCOMP Fitness Challenge.

The NERCOMP Fitness Challenge is being provided through the ConquererChallenge app In addition to any rules or guidelines provided by NERCOMP, the terms and conditions and privacy policy of the Conquerer Challenge will apply to participants in the NERCOMP Fitness Challenge.

Accessibility
NERCOMP strives to make its online offerings and In-person workshops accessible for all registrants.  Please contact us should you have an accessibility need. We've worked to provide resources that are accessible to as many people as possible, and if you encounter any issues while attending our events, please contact us at accessibility@nercomp.org or at 860-345-2081 to request assistance.