CHALLENGE 32 WINNERS REVEALED!

Thank you to all who participated in Miles for Wellness Challenge 32: Fitness at the Fairgrounds! Over 500 teams from agencies, universities, and community colleges across the state completed the challenge, making for some fairly tough competition.

Remember, no matter where you finished in the final rankings, the real victory is that you, and all 4,676 participating state employees, are more aware of your activity levels and can continue to prioritize daily movement as an essential part of your lifestyle.

BIONIC HARE

1st: BCAS Road Warriors 1

Captain: Jennie Vaughn

UNC Chapel Hill

Total Steps: 12,075,851

2nd: HSBIA Product Pushers

Captain: Brook Clements

Dept. of Health and Human Services

Total Steps: 11,874,567

3rd: CHATHAM TROTTERS

Captain: Fleuretta McDougald

Dept. of Public Safety

Total Steps: 11,626,606

SUPER HARE

1st: The System Steppers

Captain: Elysia Lash

UNC System Office
Total Steps: 8,108,311

2nd: Campus Cruisers
Captain: Elaine Carmon

NC Community Colleges
Total Steps: 8,090,195

3rd: Bursar Bunch

Captain: Alicia Bartosch

UNC Charlotte

Total Steps: 8,015,014

HARE

1st: Will Run For Snax

Captain: Debbie Riddle

Dept. of Public Safety

Total Steps: 5,593,035

2nd: Ag Trotters

Captain: Richard Fredenburg

Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Total Steps: 5,569,036

3rd: Walking Our OAAS Off

Captain: Carole Greene

Appalachian State University

Total Steps: 5,559,918

TORTOISE

1st: Fairground Fund Walkers

Captain: Derek Pope

UNC Chapel Hill

Total Steps: 4,446,205

2nd: Walk it like I audit it

Captain: Ashley Byrd

Office of State Auditor

Total Steps: 4,442,708

3rd: Gideon's Warriors

Captain: Matrice Mebane-Williams

Administrative Office of the Courts/Judicial

Total Steps: 4,413,742

HOW DIVISIONS ARE DETERMINED

Divisions are determined based on the average number of steps per week, per member, so teams compete against like-performing, similarly active teams throughout the challenge. To find the average steps for each division, refer to the FAQ section on our website.

HOW RANKINGS ARE DETERMINED

Rankings within a division are based on a team's total number of steps. Miles for Wellness is designed to promote teamwork and team building, so it's ideal to recruit a full team of 10 to increase the likelihood of winning within a division. Teams of less than 10 shouldn't be discouraged — there's always a way to improve! Many small but mighty teams strive to move up to a higher division or overcome full teams within their division. And remember, as long as you're building habits that promote daily physical activity, you're reaping the benefits of the challenge.

Congratulations to our winners! Click the button below to find out how your team finished.