Step into Health—the 8×8 Challenge is back!
Ready for a challenge? Join CPA Assist’s 8×8 Challenge and walk 8 kilometres a day for 8 days straight. It’s a simple way to boost your physical and mental well-being while creating positive habits that stick.
Follow your progress, enjoy daily wellness content to keep you motivated, and connect with others on the same journey.
Event information
When: September 25 to October 2 (registration closes September 22)
Who can join? All Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut CPAs and CPA PEP candidates are welcome to join the movement.
Where: Anywhere you are. Take part from your neighbourhood, workplace, gym, or favourite trail. All the 8×8 Challenge content will be hosted virtually on the Teamupp app.
This event is held in honour of Priti Laderoute CPA, CMA, whose dedication to CPA Assist, service to the CPA profession, and generous volunteerism left a lasting impact on her colleagues, the program, and the broader community. Through her work on the CPA Assist Committee, Priti championed mental health and wellness and helped make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are grateful for the opportunity to honour her legacy, celebrate her contributions, and carry forward the spirit of care and service that continues to inspire us.
Why join the 8×8 Challenge?
- Kick-start or maintain a fitness routine
- Join a community that lifts you up
- Explore and learn fresh wellness and mental well-being content each day
- You might win great prizes just for showing up and pushing forward
What participants said about last year’s 8×8 Challenge
Don’t just take our word for it. See how last year’s participants benefited from getting involved:
“Love the way the challenge kept me motivated to move more all day!” – 2025 Challenge Participant
“Completing the week long walking challenge was such a great experience! It felt good to get moving every day, and having the group chat made it even more motivating. The resources shared were also really helpful and gave some good tips along the way. Overall, it was a great mix of staying active, learning, and connecting with others. Thank you!” – 2025 Challenge Participant
How it works
- Choose your pace: If walking isn’t right for you, you can still participate in the 8×8 Challenge by substituting walking with alternative exercises like cycling, swimming or other forms of exercise.
- Track your distance and log your process: All steps and activities will be tracked on the Teamupp app. Sync your wearable to the app to log your steps automatically or manually add them to the app with your own estimation—just keep moving.
- Fuel your motivation: Get a daily dose of mental health tips, fitness facts, and inspiring insights with quizzes, articles, and photo challenges for extra Challenge points.
- Rally your friends: Invite coworkers, friends, or bring family alongside you—turn movement into a shared win.
- Prefer solo strides? Crank your playlist or fire up a podcast, and get moving.
Participants will have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes, including:
Prizes to be won
Participants will have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes, including:
Early bird prize
Win a brand-new pair of VJ Shoes from Spry! The winner can choose any style from Spry’s VJ collection, whether you’re looking for the perfect walking shoe or a rugged trail runner for your next adventure. You’ll also receive a complimentary All-Access Pass to the 2026 CPA Assist Virtual Wellness Conference, giving you everything you need to support your health, wellness, and professional growth in the year ahead.
- New pair of VJ shoes from Spry valued at $250
- Free ticket to the 2026 CPA Assist Virtual Wellness Conference
Register by September 11 to be added to the early bird prize draw.
Grand Prize Draws:
Want a chance to win a grand prize? Simply log in to the Teamupp app when it’s time, join the CPA Assist Challenge, and sync your steps at least once during the challenge period. Everyone who earns at least one point during the challenge will be automatically entered into the draw. Winners will be selected at random on October 6, 2026, and announced on the 8×8 Challenge platform and social media channels.
Grand Prize 1 (valued at $700):
- Apple Watch SE – Keep the momentum going and track every step, activity and stat
- Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds – Power your walks with premium sound and motivation that moves with you
- All-Access Pass to the 2026 CPA Assist Virtual Wellness Conference – Take your wellness journey beyond the Challenge with ongoing learning and inspiration
Grand Prize 2 (valued over $400)
- Walking Pad – Rain or shine keep your steps going from the comfort of your home
- Bluetooth speaker – Keep the motivation flowing with your favourite music, podcasts, and playlists on the go
Grand Prize 3 (valued at $300):
- Kuma outdoor camping chair – Kick back and enjoy the outdoors in comfort
- $100 MEC gift card – Gear up for your next outdoor adventure
Leaderboard Prizes
Every step counts! Earn points for your activity and climb the leaderboard. The more steps you take, the more points you earn. Looking for extra points? Complete quizzes and participate in photo challenges throughout the challenge.
- First place: $200 Local business gift card of your choice – Treat yourself while supporting your favourite local business
- Second place: $150 Spry Gift card – Grab top-quality shoes, apparel, and training gear for your next run or walk
- Third place: $100 Cineplex gift card – Celebrate your achievement with a well-deserved movie night on us
Prize eligibility: Only Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut CPAs and CPA PEP candidates in good standing are eligible for prize wins. Staff and Board members of CPA Alberta, CPA Saskatchewan, CPA Northwest Territories & Nunavut, and CPA Assist, as well as their immediate family members and non-CPAs, are not eligible to win prizes.
Registration closes September 22
FAQs
How many steps is 8 km?
Approximately 10,000 steps, depending on your height and stride.
Do I have to walk?
Not at all! Swap in cycling, running, swimming, or any movement that works for your lifestyle and health.
Can I split my 8 km into smaller parts?
Absolutely. Your 8 km do not have to be completed at once — break it up into smaller walks, rides, or activities throughout the day.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, it’s free for all eligible CPAs and CPA PEP candidates in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
What if the weather is bad?
You can complete your distance indoors on a treadmill, at the mall, around your home, or in any indoor facility.
Can my family or friends join me?
They can join you for the activity itself, but only eligible CPAs and CPA PEP candidates can officially register and access the Challenge app.
How do I join the virtual community?
All registered participants will receive a code to connect to the app Teamupp where the Challenge is hosted. Here you can track your daily steps, connect, share progress, and participate in quizzes and photo challenges.
Can I participate from outside Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut?
Yes! If you’re a Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut CPA member, or a CPA PEP candidate in good standing, you can join the challenge—no matter where you live.
If you are a CPA with another provincial body, unfortunately, you are not eligible to participate.
What happens after I finish each day?
Log your progress in the app. If you have a wearable device, you can connect it to automatically sync your steps. Be sure to check the app for helpful articles, take part in quizzes, and photo challenges, then celebrate your success!
Got questions?
Reach out to contact@cpa-assist.ca. We’re here to help you get moving.
Disclaimer
CPA Alberta will only collect, use or disclose personal information from participants for the purpose for which it was collected. Personal information will be collected from participants and used for CPA Alberta and the third-party vendor to register and allow access to the Challenge on its virtual platform, for CPA Alberta to administer and publicize the Challenge or for a use that is consistent with that purpose. By registering for the Challenge, you consent to CPA Alberta’s collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information for these purposes. All personal information collected is held securely and confidentially and is not disclosed to anyone outside of CPA Alberta, CPA Saskatchewan or CPA Northwest Territories/Nunavut unless as indicated in their Privacy Policies (CPA Alberta Privacy Policy, CPA Saskatchewan Privacy Policy, CPA Northwest Territories/Nunavut), authorized by the Rules, or with express or implicit authorization by the individual registering for the event. You agree to be bound by such Privacy Policies and Rules by registering for the Challenge.
Challenge participants have the opportunity to customize their Teamupp profile. By choosing to customize it, the profile information and photo will be visible in various areas on the virtual Challenge app including the general chat and ranking list. By engaging in any of the chat features, you consent to share your profile information with sponsors, and participants of the Challenge. CPA Alberta is not responsible or liable for any customizations or information that you choose to include in your personal Teamupp profile. CPA Alberta may remove your access to the Challenge platform if your Teamupp profile or any other information submitted by you in connection with the Challenge is illegal, defamatory or offensive.
Terms and Conditions
Participants acknowledge that engaging in any form of physical activity carries inherent risks. Any competition element of the Challenge is secondary and we ask that you not put your health at risk in order to win any of the potential prizes. You assume full responsibility for your safety and well-being, including any injury or health complications that may arise. CPA Alberta is not liable for any injury or adverse outcomes that you may sustain as a result of participation in the Challenge. No guarantees are made regarding improvements in physical fitness, stress reduction, mental clarity, or any other health benefit by virtue of engaging in the Challenge. Consult your physician or health care professional for advice before starting.
To register for the Challenge, you confirm that:
a) you are in good physical health and not subject to illnesses, injuries or any other known medical issue or condition that would prevent safe participation or be exacerbated by participation in the Challenge;
b) you are at least 18 years of age or otherwise have permission from a parent or guardian to take part;
c) you understand that each participant is responsible for their own health and safety during the Challenge; and
d) you will ensure that you engage in the physical activities involved in the Challenge in a safe and responsible manner.
CPA Alberta does not assume any responsibility for lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, incorrect or misdirected entries for the Challenge, or for any error, omission, interruption, delay or defect in the Challenge platform, including by reason of any technical or human error or any Internet, infrastructure, software or equipment failure or malfunction. CPA Alberta reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, suspend or modify the Challenge, if the Challenge cannot, for reasons beyond the reasonable control of CPA Alberta, proceed as planned or is otherwise prohibited or interrupted.
By entering the Challenge, each participant, on their own behalf and on behalf of their heirs, executors and personal representatives, agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to release CPA Alberta and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, partners, employees, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties“) of from any liability, damage, claim, action, caution of action, cost, expense, illness, injury or death that the participant may incur or sustain from or as a result of: (a) the participant’s participation in the Challenge; (b) the participant’s submission of any information in connection with the Challenge; and (c) any failure on the part of the participant to comply with any provision of these terms and conditions.
Thank you to our prize sponsors!
