Love running or just need some motivation to get moving with your fitness goals? You could win 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points by completing the “RunWESTIN Challenge.”

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 hotel brands has joined forces with Strava, a social platform and sports community for athletes, to present the new challenge which starts June 1st. Through this new collaboration, 500 Marriott Bonvoy members will have the chance to earn 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points each by completing the month-long global RunWESTIN Challenge using the Strava app.

Westin has consistently supported Global  Running Day for more than five years to help encourage guests to stay active while on the road. 

“The philosophy of Westin has always been rooted in empowering our guests to maintain, and  even enhance, their well-being while traveling, so they leave feeling better than when they  arrived,” said Jennifer Connell, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts and Vice President,  Distinctive Premium Brands, Marriott International. 

The RunWESTIN Challenge

Marriott Bonvoy members participating in the Challenge must complete 10 hours of physical  activity within the month of June by running, in addition to other types of exercise including  walking, biking, wheelchair, and hiking. The challenge of 600 minutes or 10 hours of activity for  the month is informed by the American Heart Association’s recommendation of at least 150 minutes – roughly 2.5 hours – of physical activity per week. Upon completion of the Challenge  at the end of the month, 500 participating members will then be selected at random to receive  40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points each. 

How to Participate 

Marriott Bonvoy members can begin registering for the RunWESTIN Challenge via the  Strava app. The Challenge kicks off June 1 and closes June 30 at 11:59 p.m. in each participant's respective time zone. Members can register at any point throughout June and complete their 10  hours of activity throughout the month in order to be eligible for the 40,000 points. 

"Strava empowers athletes everywhere to find joy through movement,” said David Lorsch, Chief  Revenue Officer, Strava. “We're excited to celebrate Global Running Day with Westin and inspire  Marriott Bonvoy members around the world to stay active with the power of Strava Challenges  this June.” 

To learn more about well-being at Westin, please visit Westin Hotels & Resorts and join the  conversation @westin and #runwestin. To download the free Strava app on your smartphone,  visit the App store and search for Strava. To download Strava on your desktop, visit  Strava.com.  

[Images courtesy of Westin]