A Look Back at 2026's Pottawatomie County Sleep Challenge
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For two weeks, something simple (but powerful) happened across Pottawatomie County.
People started winding down. They took a few extra steps. They paid attention to their sleep.
And it added up in a big way.
Pogo's first-ever Pottawatomie County Sleep Challenge is officially complete, and the 2026 results speak for themselves. Take a little deep dive with us.
What We Accomplished Together
In just 14 days, this community turned small daily choices into something worth celebrating:
143 participants took on the challenge
8,185,846 total steps logged
3,214.58 miles covered across the county (and then some)
23,783 active movement minutes
3,248 interactions through app visits, likes, comments, and chats
376 friendships formed along the way
767 goal streaks completed
That’s a lot of putting your wellness first, and a whole lot of people choosing to show up for themselves.
More Than a Challenge
This wasn’t about tracking sleep or getting a perfect eight hours on the regular. It was about building habits that actually last.
That looks like:
Swapping late-night scrolling for healthier wind-down habits
Taking a walk after dinner instead of staying on the couch
Checking in with a friend, coworker, or teammate
Learning how sleep impacts your whole body health and doing something about it
Because better sleep doesn’t just help you feel rested. It helps everything — your mood, your focus, your energy, your ability to show up in your life. (Psst: If you missed it, we broke this down in our guide on how sleep impacts your mental health.)
A Community Effort
The Sleep Challenge worked because this community showed up. From individuals committing to healthy bedtime routines, to workplaces, schools, and local partners helping spread the word, this was a true Pottawatomie County effort.
And along the way, something even bigger happened: people connected. New friendships formed. Conversations started. Encouragement spread like wildfire.
That’s the kind of ripple effect we’re here for.
Don’t Stop Here
The challenge may be over, but the habits don’t have to be. Keep practicing the sleep routine you built, and keep prioritizing your mental health.
The goal was never just two weeks. It was always to prove that small changes can stick — and that you’re capable of more than you think.
