How it works

Register

Registrations are now closed for The Push-Up Challenge 2024. Click below to register your interest for future events.

Join the challenge

When registrations open, you can take on the challenge on your own or create a team. Teams help build motivation and healthy competition. For groups of more than 10 people, we suggest you create a community (a collection of teams). These work well for workplaces, gyms, schools and clubs, or big groups of friends.

Start pushing

Once the event begins, you'll be challenged to complete a set number of push-ups over a set number of days. The total number of push-ups varies each year, and correlates with an important mental health fact to keep you motivated along the way.

You'll receive a different daily target on each day of the event which correlates with a mental health fact, so you can learn while you push for better mental health. You can substitute push-ups with alternative exercises, or aim for a smaller portion of the target if the full target is too challenging.

Fundraise

Whilst fundraising is an optional part of this event, we do encourage it. In 2024, participants raised funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association who support people living with mental illness, as well as prevent mental ill-health and promote mental health and resilience for all Canadians.