Frequently asked questions
Can I count all steps that I take or distance according my my pedometer or fitness tracker (i.e. FitBit, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc.)?
What if I do not have a fitness tracker?
How many people can be on a team?
How often do I report mileage for my team?
Does each team member need to report mileage to WAT?
May I participate both individually and on a team?
- YES! Use your daily distance accumulated on your fitness tracker.
What if I do not have a fitness tracker?
- Pedometers are provided at the UT Extension office. Stop by before the competition and begin tracking your daily steps.
- You can also visit this link to convert your daily activity to mileage: walkacrosstn.org/mileage-calculator/
How many people can be on a team?
- No more than 4 participants per team
How often do I report mileage for my team?
- Although final numbers are not collected until November 5th, the WAT organizers would like for each team or individual participant to report their mileage weekly by going to www.walkacrossTNmcminn.com beginning September 24th.
Does each team member need to report mileage to WAT?
- No, it is only necessary for the team captain to report on the team's total mileage for the week.
May I participate both individually and on a team?
- No, we ask that you please only choose 1 category to participate in during the 2018 competition.
