THE CHALLENGE
A 30-day, virtually-guided physical activity challenge open to anyone, anywhere, any age, any ability!
NAMED IN HONOUR OF
Lieutenant Commander John W. Loaring - Canadian Track & Field 1936 Olympic Games Silver Medallist and WWII Veteran, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve.
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YOUR MISSION
Develop healthy, consistent physical activity lifestyle habits by exercising a minimum of 30 minutes per day for 30 consecutive days. Work individually or in teams of two or more!
EARN YOUR RANK
Earn your rank / appointment based on the number of days of exercise achieved and the acquisition of up to 5 bonus points. Results will be posted publicly. Individuals and teams with the highest rankings will receive special recognition!
COMMANDER (30/30 Days x 60 min per day + 3 or more Bonus Points)
COLONEL (30/30 Days x 30 min per day + 2 Bonus Points)
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (30/30 Days x 30 min per day + 1 Bonus Point)
MAJOR (30/30 Days x 30 min per day)
CAPTAIN (29/30 Days x 30 min per day)
LIEUTENANT (28/30 Days x 30 min per day)
2ND LIEUTENANT (27/30 Days x 30 min per day)
OFFICER CADET (26/30 Days x 30 min per day)
BONUS POINTS (5 AVAILABLE)
RUCK ON : Ruck with your choice added weight (e.g., water bottle, weighted pack) carried anywhere on your body while you hike, walk, wheel, bike, elliptical or water-walk a minimum of 30 minutes. This may be completed at any point in the challenge and is worth 1 bonus point.
HONOUR A SOLDIER : Donate minimum $10.00 to our charity, "Soldier On", in honour of a soldier, past or present. Don’t know a soldier? Consider choosing one from the history books or your local community. Send the name + photo (if available) of the soldier being honoured to charlotteloaring@gmail.com . This may be completed at any point in the challenge and is worth 1 bonus point.
COMMANDERS CLUB : Looking for a greater challenge? Earn your way to the appointment of "Commander" by exercising a minimum of 60 minutes per day x 30 days and receive a limited edition "Loaring Challenge Commanders Club Coin". This achievement is worth 3 bonus points.
EXERCISE TRACKING
Participants must keep track of their activity. Sample exercise tracking sheets are available here (or use a tracking method of your choice). Keep this info handy! At the end of the Challenge a brief email survey must be completed by all participants - it will be used to tabulate results.
ACTIVITIES THAT COUNT
Walking, hiking, rucking, running, cycling, swimming, pickleball, pilates, yoga, weights, resistance exercise, team sports, yard work, physiotherapy exercises, etc. (Note: Exercise does not have to be continuous, however it must be completed within a 24-hour day.)
Sick or injured? Try walking, yoga, or gentle stretching.
MISSED DAYS
Miss a day? We suggest a $5.00 donation per day missed to be paid at the end of the challenge (e.g., miss 3 days = $15.00 donation). 100% of donations go to our charity "Solder On". Tax receipts will be issued for donations $10.00 or greater.
OUR CAUSE
100% of proceeds support "Soldier On" - a national program that aims to improve the quality of life for ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans through sport, recreational and creative activities and opportunities. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10.00 or more.
DAILY MOTIVATION
Participants will receive a daily motivational email at 05:00hrs with health & wellness info, inspirational stories from fellow Challenge participants and important Challenge updates.
CHALLENGE COMPLETION
At the end of the Challenge a brief (1 minute) email survey must be completed by all participants. Reponses will be used to tabulate results. Surveys must be completed by December 2, 2025.
SWAG
Participants will receive their choice of Challenge Swag!
Help us donate more to "Soldier On" by picking-up your swag after Challenge completion at one of the following locations:
WINDSOR - Major Tilston Armoury, 4007 Sandwich St., Windsor, ON N9C 1C3
LONDON - Wolseley Barracks, 750 Elizabeth St., London, ON N5Y 4T7
GUELPH - Loaring Personal Coaching, 298 Colonial Dr. Guelph, ON N9L 0G4
HAMILTON - 31 Service Battalion, 650 Catherine St. N., Hamilton, ON L8L 4V7
Note: For those unable to pick-up swag in person, we will ship at no extra charge.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Loaring Consistency Challenge
Registration closes in 27 days 23 minutes-
Compete individually or on a team of 2 or more!
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$40.02
Early Bird Price
Sept 10 – Sept 30 -
$45.41
Regular Price
Now registering Oct 1 – Oct 30
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Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Gerald Fischer | $2,147.86 |
2 | Anonymous | $1,074.41 |
3 | Keith Henry | $537.69 |
4 | Charlotte Loaring | $537.69 |
5 | Tim Bezner | $537.69 |
6 | Shirley Jacuzzi | $269.32 |
7 | Jane Klugman | $216.62 |
8 | John Vanthournout | $216.62 |
9 | Sue Omstead | $200.00 |
10 | Fran Saby | $109.26 |
11 | Jaroslaw Marczewski | $108.31 |
12 | Michael Henry | $108.31 |
13 | Anonymous | $108.31 |
14 | Roger Gonsalves | $108.31 |
15 | Jen and Gerrit | $108.31 |
16 | Marylou Ouellette | $108.31 |
17 | John Vanthournout | $108.31 |
18 | Les Taylor | $108.31 |
19 | Anonymous | $108.31 |
20 | Steve Vlachodimos | $108.31 |
Top teams
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RHFC$3,608.58 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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31 SERVICE BATTALION & FAMILY$3,488.45 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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23 Field Ambulance$1,168.47 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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WR Bumblebees$324.93 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of CanadaRaised:$299.05 |
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Raising the Bar (JAG & 33 Svc Bn)Raised:$298.17 |
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Give'rs 3peatRaised:$164.86 |
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Le/The Pepper PodRaised:$108.31 |
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Illuminate Viam - CCO/COATS Adult StaffRaised:$82.43 |
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TeamMEDDRaised:$55.60 |
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Team Latvia 25-02Raised:$27.80 |
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HMCS HunterRaised:$27.80 |
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Cirque Du Sore LegsRaised:$27.80 |
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Top fundraisers
Contact information
- Event contact
- Charlotte Loaring
Total raised
55 percent of the goal has been raised