Events
Campus Wellness Events
Punch Palooza
Fall 2026 Punch Palooza: This event is sponsored by the UNMC Center for Healthy Living to encourage you to get to know your local campus fitness facility. From Sept. 8-14, you'll collect punches at your local campus fitness facility by completing activities. You must be a UNMC student on the Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk or Kearney campuses to participate.
Try-Athlon
Free challenge that runs Sept. 14-Oct. 11. Designed for all fitness levels, the TRY-Athlon offers flexible options to help everyone participate. Complete your swimming distance by swimming or using an indoor rower, bike outdoors or on a stationary bike, and walk, jog, or run. Choose from three challenge tracks: Individual Half, Individual Full, or Team of 3 Full.
Every Sip Counts - August WE (Well-being & Engagement) Challenge
Join Campus Engagement for Every Sip Counts, a free, 30-day WE (Well-being & Engagement) Challenge that encourages UNMC faculty, staff, students, and Nebraska Medicine colleagues to build one simple, sustainable hydration habit.
Participants will receive a printable hydration tracker, weekly encouragement and practical tips to help build consistency throughout the challenge.
Challenge Dates: Aug. 10-Sept. 8, 2026
Registration: July 27-Aug. 7, 2026
The first 50 registrants will receive a free Campus Engagement tumbler.
Participants who complete the post-challenge feedback survey by Sept. 15 will receive a WE Challenge Participant Prize Pack.
Community Events
Find upcoming community events and join local races and fitness challenges.