Hours Outside Challenge
In January 2026, join us is spending time outdoors. Throughout the month, we will share information on the health benefits of time spent outside on our social media pages and host a month-long challenge to get outside. Track your hours and then submit them weekly to be considered for prizes!
How and when do I submit my hours?
Submit your hours at bit.ly/HKCFoutside or with the QR code displayed here. You will submit a photo or screenshot of your log via a Google form. To be elibigle for weekly prizes, submit updated photos via the form by these dates:
Jan 1-10-->submit by Jan 12
Jan. 11-17-->submit by Jan19
Jan 18-24-->submit by Jan 26
Jan 25-31-->submit by Feb. 2
*If electronic submission poses a problem, hardcopies may be shown to/submitted to Active Living Center directors (in Kanab and Orderville) to be photographed and sent to HKCF. If submitting in this way, include a phone number on the record being photographed.
Who can participate?
Anyone of any age living in Kane County or Fredonia.
How do I record my hours?
You can pick up worksheets for recording outside time at the Kanab City Library or the Kanab and Orderville Active Living Centers starting Monday, Jan. 5. Or download the worksheet from our website and print it. Alternatively, you can use a time tracking app, like Simple Time Tracker, Timelines, or another app of your choice. Or create a spreadsheet! Or handwrite a daily log! As long as your record is clear and legible and is something you can submit a photo or screenshot of, you can submit it!
Additional FAQs
Is this a fitness challenge? Does my time outside have to involve physical activity?
Here at HKCF we love physical activity and fitness, but ANY time spent outside has valuable health benefits. For this challenge, an outdoor walk or run counts, but so does sitting outside to read a book on your porch, stargazing, playing, chopping wood, etc. Any time spent outside counts for this challenge.
How do prizes work?
There will be weekly and overall prizes for age group leaders, as well as drawings from all participant submissions. Prizes will be items or gift cards that encourage spending time outdoors. Winners will be contacted via the contact information provided in the Google Form.
How can I get answers to other questions I have?
Email healthykanecf@gmail.com or fill out the contact form on our website.
This event is supported by funds from Kane County.