The 2026 Going for Gold 40-Day Fitness Challenge, presented by Fuji Ramen & Sushi, has officially crossed the finish line and what a finish it was! Over the past 40 days, the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment from our community have made this year’s Challenge truly inspiring.
A total of 327 participants – including 27 dedicated staff members and 30 enthusiastic Out of School Care participants – took part in this year’s event, each one striving to go the distance and push toward their own version of the podium. From workouts in the Fitness Centre to group fitness classes, gym games, laps around the rink, and even classes in the pool, participants proved that every movement counts when you’re building habits that last.
This year’s Challenge featured our Olympic-inspired achievement levels – and our participants truly went for gold:
Each participant who reached 20 or more days of activity earned their official 2026 Challenge T-shirt, a well-deserved badge of dedication and effort. And for those who went above and beyond, a variety of exciting prize packages were up for grabs, including:
Winners have been contacted
Participants who reached Gold level were able to enter for exclusive prizes, including:
Winners have been contacted
This year, we’re excited to share the official 40-Day Challenge Cookbook, featuring recipe submissions from participants! It’s full of healthy, creative, and delicious dishes inspired by the same energy and teamwork that powered the Challenge. The cookbook is now available to download and enjoy, a lasting way to celebrate our community’s commitment to wellness inside and outside the gym.
A huge thank you goes out to our incredible sponsors who made this year’s Challenge possible:
Presenting Sponsor: Fuji Ramen & Sushi
Supporting Sponsors: Panther Sports Medicine, and Shoppers Drug Mart – Southcentre
Your support helps fuel our participants’ success and strengthens the vibrant, active community that calls Trico Centre home.
Although the 40 days have come to an end, the habits, friendships, and motivation sparked by this Challenge will carry on. Whether you reached Blue or Gold, the real victory is in showing up, moving your body, and celebrating progress every step of the way.
Congratulations to every participant who went for gold this year – you truly embodied the Olympic spirit of dedication, teamwork, and perseverance.
Here’s to another amazing year of health, movement, and community at Trico Centre. You’ve earned your spot on the podium, Team Trico!