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Mad March Million
1 Shared Goal • 1% of Your Day • 1 Million Steps
What is it?
mad march million 2026 challenge
A month-long movement challenge bringing together 25 businesses across the home improvement and home enhancement sector, united in a shared mission to collectively reach one million steps throughout March.
This isn’t about individual performance or fitness levels; it’s about collaboration, connection, and collective achievement.
By dedicating just 1% of your wakeful day (10 minutes) to movement, your team (of upto 10 members) can make a meaningful contribution while building healthier daily habits.
for your team
Build simple, sustainable movement habits that boost connection, inclusivity, and overall wellbeing.
for your organisation
Show your commitment to wellbeing with a positive, sector-wide challenge that supports your people and the Rainy Day Trust.
for the sector
Strengthen relationships across the industry, celebrate collaboration, and raise vital funds for colleagues in need. Open to RDT members & non-members.
the power of 1%
Delivered in partnership with Wellbeing People, the challenge highlights how small, achievable actions, when repeated consistently, create meaningful long-term health benefits.
Just 10 active minutes per day equals approximately 1,000 steps, and when multiplied across teams and organisations, these small commitments add up to an extraordinary impact.
The challenge is fully inclusive, designed for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, so every team member can take part meaningfully. Each team is made up of upto 10 employees from your organisation.
how does it work?
new format for 2026
This year, the Mad March Million Challenge invites the sector to unite around a shared goal of one million steps. Team members contribute by building habit streaks and adding an extra 10 active minutes into their day.
Each day, participants receive an email prompting them to log their active minutes, with the opportunity to earn extra points by submitting photos and stories. Habit streaks unlock medals:
🥉 Bronze Medal – 7 consecutive days (1 point)
🥈 Silver Medal – 14 consecutive days (2 points)
🥇 Gold Medal – All 31 days of March (3 points)
Points contribute to both individual recognition and the organisation’s position on the leaderboard. We have a range of prizes and medals available.
Fundraising support
While the heart of the Mad March Million is wellbeing and participation, teams also have the opportunity to make an even greater impact through fundraising.
Organisations can choose to support the challenge by encouraging individual fundraising, offering corporate match funding, or hosting simple internal activities alongside the month. Every contribution helps the Rainy Day Trust continue its vital work supporting colleagues across the industry when they need it most.
Fundraising is entirely optional, but together, even small actions can make a meaningful difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! The challenge is designed to be inclusive of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. Movement can be adapted to suit individual needs. Any organisation can join the Mad March Million challenge. For non-members of the RDT we ask that you commit to a minimum team fundraiser commitment of £2k to help raise vital funds and awareness.
Any intentional additional movement, whether walking, stretching, taking stairs, or mobility exercises. If you're moving, it counts!
Just 10 minutes daily for movement, plus 2-3 minutes weekly to complete the online check-in form.
That's okay! They can restart their streak and still contribute steps to your organisation's total.
Priority is given to corporate partners, but we welcome expressions of interest from home improvement industry organisations committed to employee wellbeing.
No, fundraising is optional. The primary focus is wellbeing, connection, and collective achievement.
Register your team
Mad March Million 2026
Together, we can reach one million steps, strengthen our industry connections, and support the wellbeing of our teams, all while making a difference for colleagues who need support.
We ask that non-members of the Rainy Day Trust commit to a minimum team fundraiser commitment of £2k. Teams
Need additional support?
If you would like any further information, please email anna@rainydaytrust.org.uk or visit www.rainydaytrust.org.uk
Team Registration Form
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