Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge

Monday, Jan. 27 - Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025

Kent State faculty and staff are invited to join the excitement of the "2025 Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge!" This inclusive fitness challenge is a collaboration between the faculty and staff at the University of Akron and Kent State University, aiming to promote well-being, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of friendly competition. We encourage all levels of fitness and abilities to participate. Every move counts!

Why Join

Build community across our campuses.
Prioritize well-being through physical activity.
Compete for the coveted "Crosstown Throwdown" trophy!
Enjoy a sense of accomplishment and fun.

Cost

$10/person
Includes Crosstown Throwdown t-shirt

How to Participate

Step 1
Individuals must register online before Sunday, Jan. 26 @midnight.

Step 2
Move, groove, and stay active in any way that suits you! Walking the dog, shoveling snow, riding a bike, walking! Time for each movement is converted into points. For example, jogging =156 points/minute, shoveling snow = 133 points/minute. For the complete list of activities to points conversion chart, click link below.

If you reach 200,000 points, you will get a Crosstown Throwdown special reward (to be announced)!

Move Challenge Conversion Chart (coming soon!)

Step 3
Submit every activity that you would like to count towards your team’s movement total using the link below.

Activity Submission Form Link (coming soon!)

KSU Team Competition - New 2025!

Want some teammates to join you in your FitWell journey? New this year is our KSU Team Competition. Teams can consist of 3 -5 members. Each team member's points will be added to overall team total. Then we will calculate an average points per person for each team. Teams must be registered using the following form prior to Thursday, Jan. 23 at 11 p.m.

KSU Team Challenge Registration Form

Crosstown Throwdown Results Dashboard

Stay Connected

Follow our social media channels @KSURecWell for updates, tips, and shoutouts!

Let's make the 2025 Cross-Town Throw Down Move Challenge an unforgettable experience for our faculty and staff. Grab a colleague and let's move together!