The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois are proud to announce the fifth annual Manufacturing Miles competition, a free program to promote health and wellness among manufacturing workers.

This year, the competition will be tracking Manufacturing Miles

from June 2, 2025 through October 12, 2025.

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Please note that there will be a registration deadline again this year.

All teams and participants must be registered on or before May 27, 2025.

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As in previous years, teams will be categorized in five tiers based on team size again this year. The winning team in each of the 5 tiers, as well as the team with the highest participation (based on miles per participant), and the top 3 individuals will receive recognition at the IMA Annual Luncheon on December 12, 2025. The tiers will be broken down as follows:
• Tier 1: (1-10 participants)
• Tier 2: (11-25 participants)
• Tier 3: (26-50 participants)
• Tier 4: (51-100 participants)
• Tier 5: (101+ participants)
• Highest Overall Participation

Because categories are ranked by team size, the registration deadline of May 27, 2025 is firm.

We’re excited to announce new and improved prizes for Manufacturing Miles to keep you motivated every step of the way! This year, we’ve streamlined the prize structure and raised the stakes for the first milestone reward.
• Reach 300 miles and score a stylish, eco-friendly cotton tote—great for grocery runs, weekend outings, or park picnics!
• Hit 1,000 miles and take home a mini massage gun to boost circulation, relieve fatigue, and help you recover after all those miles.

We’re bringing back the Best Logo & Most Creative Team Name Competition, so get creative when selecting your team names—more details to come!

Due to overwhelming positive feedback, Challenge Runner will return as our logging system, allowing participants to track their entries, totals, and leaderboard standings with ease.
Team captains will handle participant registration instead of individual sign-ups. More information will be provided upon Team Captain registration.

Whether it’s walking, running, biking, swimming, or any other form of exercise measured in miles, this competition will help improve employees’ health and encourage workplace wellness.

Get ready to rack up those miles, challenge your coworkers, and take home some great rewards!