About the Community Challenge

Why the Challenge?

The It's Time Texas Community Challenge is an eight-week health competition that kicks off every January. Free to participate, Texans across the state compete and earn points by eating healthy, being active, and staying hydrated. Using the Community Challenge mobile app, participants can track their progress while earning points for themselves, their organization, and their local community. Additional app features empower participants to celebrate each other’s successes, find local group health activities, and explore nearby destinations that promote healthy living. The Community Challenge provides a fun, safe space for Texans to start small and take first steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Our organization partners with local governments, school districts, employers, and other community-focused organizations that are working to make health a priority. At the end of the Community Challenge, winning communities, school districts, and employers are celebrated for their leading participation and commitment to health. The It’s Time Texas Community Challenge gives local health champions a platform to bring people together under the common goal of building a healthier community, leading to a healthier Texas.

The 2024 Community Challenge kicks off January 8th and runs through March 3rd, 2024. Download the app to get started today!

The 2024 Community Challenge is officially over! Huge thanks to the more than 17,000 Texans representing more than 300 communities across Texas, who helped to make this the best Challenge yet!

We are currently reviewing points and app submissions and will announce this year's winners soon!

Register Today!

Share Your Story

Champions Unite

Thank you to our more than 22,991 registered participants who joined us for this 8-week journey to healthier habits! A special thank you to our 5,649 Health Champions who took the pledge and encouraged others throughout all 422 participating communities! And finally, we are so grateful to our Community Partners and all they have done to help the Community Challenge be possible! Our partners are leaders, organizations, school districts, and health advocates who not only organized special events and cultivated community engagement but, most importantly, have set a tone for their community to prioritize the health of all Texans.

Share Your Story

2023 Community Challenge Winners

How to Get Started

Join with the App!

Register and compete in the Community Challenge by downloading the app. Log your daily healthy habits like drinking water, going for a walk and eating a healthy snack so you can earn points and prizes.

Plus, check out the free health resources like telehealth coaching, virtual fitness classes and healthy recipes on the app. Every Texan deserves access to healthy resources no matter where they live in our state!

Did you participate last year?
If so, you can reactivate your account by opening and logging into the Community Challenge app.

Prefer to register on your computer? Click here!

Join with the App!

Register and compete in the Community Challenge by downloading the app. Log your daily healthy habits like drinking water, going for a walk and eating a healthy snack so you can earn points and prizes.

Plus, check out the free health resources like telehealth coaching, virtual fitness classes and healthy recipes on the app. Every Texan deserves access to healthy resources no matter where they live in our state!

Did you participate last year?
If so, you can reactivate your account by opening and logging into the Community Challenge app.

Prefer to register on your computer? Click here!

Community Challenge Registration QR code

Register

Featured Tools & Resources

It's Time Texas has created a variety of tools, resources, initiatives, and events to help you and your friends, family, and community live healthier.

Free Telehealth Coaching
Coaching available in English and Spanish, this free, confidential service via phone, text, and video provides support in setting health goals, establishing healthier habits, and preventing and managing chronic conditions. The Telehealth Coaching Services offered by It’s Time Texas in Fort Worth and the Rio Grande Valley are funded in part through the generous support of H-E-B.

Learn More
Free Virtual Fitness Classes
It’s Time Texas offers free, virtual exercise and nutrition classes to all Texans and all fitness levels! Formats include Zumba, yoga, MixxedFit and more. Classes are available in English and Spanish

Learn More
Healthier Texas Summit
Join us for the Healthier Texas Summit, where leading voices in public health convene to address community challenges and opportunities for change. Connect, share ideas, and build relationships essential for a healthier Texas. Earn continuing education credits for CHES, CHW noncertified, and K-12 Educators. Don’t miss this transformative event shaping the future of public health in Texas and beyond.

Learn More
Toolkits
It’s Time Texas provides a diverse set of toolkits to support organizations and communities with resources to build capacity while mobilizing efforts to implement healthy change.

Learn More
Nutrition Education Videos
It’s Time Texas works to build healthier lives and healthier communities across Texas through interactive programming and educational materials. We encourage you to utilize our nutrition education videos as a resource and as personal support throughout your health journey.

Learn More

Stockdale

3^rd

La Joya

Fun Facts & Stats

0

Total Participants

0+

Health Champion

Pledges Taken

0+

Health Actions Reported

0+

High Fives Given

0+

Healthy Meals Eaten

0+

Points Earned

Check out More 2023 Participation Stats

Prizes

Each week, participants have a chance to win prizes. Stay active on the app and follow It’s Time Texas social media pages to keep up with the latest prize opportunities.

Health is more fun when we do it with others, so compete on behalf of your community, school district or organization. Your points can count towards your personal total AND towards your community, school district or organization’s total. At the end of the Community Challenge, the winning communities, school districts and organizations will be celebrated and recognized for building a healthier Texas.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenburg posing for a photo with the Community Challenge winners trophies

Take the Pledge

We rely on our local partners (communities, school districts and organizations) to spread the word about Community Challenge. Motivate and inspire others to build a healthier Texas by signing our partner pledge. Did we mention each signing earns 1,000 bonus points?

Take the Pledge

Lancaster ISD Community Challenge Winners Posing for a Photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?

Challenge FAQs

Thank you to our sponsor!

News & Updates

Join our newsletter to get the latest information on It’s Time Texas initiatives, events, free resources, and tools.