powering wellbeing experiences
WELLNESS CHALLENGE
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Join the 7th Annual ACS Wellness Challenge at the Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington DC. Dive into a variety of wellness activities and have some healthy fun with your colleagues. Compete solo or join forces as a team and earn chances to win prizes as you hit Challenge Goals and climb the leaderboard. The Challenge Starts on Saturday, September 26 at 12:01 a.m, ET and ends Tuesday, September 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
JOIN
1) Download the "Heka Well" Challenge app
2) Select the "ACS Wellness" Challenge and complete the in-app registration process
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In addition to competing as an individual you can form a Team and compete against other Teams based on average points (minimum 3 active participants to be a qualified Team). View the Team rankings as well as how you rank within your Team on the Team Leaderboard.
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Pair your activity tracker
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Apple iPhone: select iPhone, Apple Watch, Oura Ring, Fitbit or Garmin
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Android Phone: select Steps tracked by your Phone, Google Fit, or Samsung Health (requires Samsung Health to be synced with Google's Health Connect), Fitbit or Garmin
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3) Earn points for every step you take and bonus activity you complete
BONUS ACTIVITIES
Engage in wellness activities and earn bonus points to help you achieve your goals. Once the Challenge has started, tap the "Bonus Activities" button at the bottom of the Challenge App and select one of the bonus activities listed below.
Scan-In: Visit the following locations and scan the QR codes to earn daily bonus points (Sunday to Tuesday):
1) CompHealth booth #420: earn 2,000 bonus points daily.
2) ACS Central Hub booth #514: earn 1,000 bonus points daily
3) Pause for Paws booth #430: earn 1,000 bonus points daily
Gratitude Journal: Use the app and enter the 3 things you are grateful for each day. Practice your journaling daily to lower stress levels and feel calmer at night. You will automatically receive 1,000 bonus points per day for completing your journal entries.
PRIZES
All participants that reach a cumulative Point Challenge Goal Level listed below by the end of the Challenge will earn a prize or be entered into a prize drawing.
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20,000+ points: All participants exceeding 20K points receive 30-days free access to The Mindfulness App (no credit card entry required). Additionally, you will receive a code for 50% off your subscription service if you want to continue your access to their over 500 guided meditations, immersive sleep stories, themed courses on stress, focus, sleep and resilience, and nature soundscapes, as well as personalized reminders with streak tracking. These can all be accessed via an iOS or Android app or directly on the web in 12 different languages.
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30,000+ points: All participants exceeding 30K points will receive a one-year free subscription to DinnerTime (no credit card entry required). DinnerTime is a personalized healthy meal planning solution to help save time and money while enjoying more nutritionally dense, delicious meals made-at-home. DinnerTime features more than 20 million potential healthy meals and takes advantage of weekly sales at more than 85,000 grocery stores nationwide. In addition to your own first year free, you will receive a code for 50% off of the subscription service if you want to continue your access and/or provide it to a friend or family member.
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40,000+ Points: one (1) random drawing winner of one of the following items:
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Theragun Relief – Massage Gun
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Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock
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Chirp Halo – Wireless Muscle Stim
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Withings Sleep Analyzer
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Ninja Never Clog Juicer
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60,000+ Points: one (1) random drawing winner of one of the following items or any of the 40K+ prize options
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Therabody Smart Goggles
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Theragun Mini
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
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Whoop 5.0 One – Health and Fitness Tracker
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Ember Travel Coffee Mug
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80,000+ Points: one (1) random drawing winner of one of the following items or any of the 40K+ or 60K+ prize options:
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Oura Ring 5
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
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Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask
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Apple Watch Series 11
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iPad mini
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Top Team Prize: In addition to bragging rights, the active members of the top Team on the leaderboard at the end of the Challenge (based on final average points attained by teams with a minimum of 3 active members) will all receive one-year free access to The Mindfulness App (no credit card entry required). Additionally, you will receive a code for 50% off of their subscription service if you want to continue your access to their over 500 guided meditations, immersive sleep stories, themed courses on stress, focus, sleep and resilience, and nature soundscapes, as well as personalized reminders with streak tracking. These can all be accessed via an iOS or Android app or directly on the web in 12 different languages.
You must be registered for the ACS Clinical Congress to be eligible for the individual and team Challenge prizes. Only one drawing prize per participant. Prize winners will be notified via email within a view days after the Challenge ending.
OTHER WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Yoga Sep 27-29, 6-7 am at the Gallaudet Univ Room at the Marriott Marquis: Start your day with the physical, mental, and spiritual practice of yoga. The classes are appropriate for all experience levels including first-timers. A complimentary yoga mat, which will be yours to keep, and bottled water are provided. Sign up in the Clinical Congress registration dashboard. Fee $20.
Guided Walk-Jog-Runs Sep 27-29, 6-7 am at Mezzanine Foyer at the Marriott Marquis: For runners of all experience levels, the ACS Running Tours provide the perfect opportunity for a combination of sightseeing, exercise, and social interaction. Participants will be divided into small groups based on desired running pace and will be led by a professional guide throughout Washington DC. Stops will be made along the way to enjoy the sights and water will be provided. Sign up in the Clinical Congress registration dashboard. Fee $20.
Tentative Route Maps - click to open in Google Maps (routes subject to change):
Run: At a ~9:30 min/mile pace, this 5.8 mile run takes approximately 1-hour. It is almost entirely flat and features DC’s iconic landmarks: the U.S. Capitol, the National Mall, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the White House.
Jog: At a ~12:00 min/mile pace, this ~4.5 mile jog takes approximately 1-hour and features many of DC’s iconic landmarks: the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Castle, the Washington Monument, and the White House.
Walk: This ~2.5 mile walk takes approximately 1-hour and is on paved, flat city sidewalks and plaza walkways. We will pass by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Ford's Theatre, Freedom Plaza, and the White House.
