Planksgiving

Let the Planks begin...

We’re so excited to announce that our annual Planksgiving Contest is returning this year, starting November 1 and running through Wednesday the 25th, just before Thanksgiving. Whether you’re a seasoned planker or just want to try something new, this challenge is for everyone.

What’s the Challenge?

Longest Plank Contest: Hold a plank for as long as you can—the top 3 people with the longest continuous planks win big prizes, along with a prize for longest time for new participant, longest time for people 18 and younger, longest plank for people 65 and older, most improved time from 2025, and a special category for Most Creative Plank.
 

Raffle for Everyone: For every 60 seconds you hold a plank, you earn one raffle entry. More seconds = more entries = higher chance to win raffle prizes. Plus, complete our PLANK BINGO card and get an additional 3 Raffle entries!

Why Join?

Build core strength & endurance

Stay motivated this busy season

Be part of our community and have fun!

You might win something, even if you’re not the top plank holder

Key Info & How to Participate

Hold your longest plank anytime between Nov 1 → Nov 25

Fill out an official Plank Time Card with your name and time, and put it on the Big Wall at the rear of the studio

You can try as many times as you'd like - your longest plank hold time will be your official submission to the contest

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All plank participants will receive a free logo swag bag

You'll get 1 Raffle entry for every 60 seconds of the total time of your longest plank held (for example, if your best effort is 5 minutes and 5 seconds, you'll get 5 Raffle entries)

Plank during your training session at the gym, or ask us about scheduling a time to come in just to plank. You can also record yourself planking and send it to us as your submission.

Post to social media with the tag #FITCarrboroPlanksgiving2026 to show off your skills

Raffle Entry Rules

1 Raffle entry per 60 sec of your longest plank time

3 additional Raffle entries if you fill out our Plank BINGO card during the contest! Get a copy at the studio

Prizes

Winners Receiving Gift Cards:

Top 3 Overall Times for Longest Plank

Top Time for New Participant

Top Time for 18 and Younger

Top Time for 65 and Over

Most Improved Time from 2025

Most Creative Plank (submit photo/video)

15 Raffle Winners:

5 x FIT Carrboro Swag Item of Choice

5 x Free Group or Pilates Class Pass of Choice

5 x Exercise Recovery Tool/Gift

Safety Notes

All planks should be with your forearms/elbows and toes on floor.

No hands on floor, no knees on floor!

Must keep hips still and in line with the body, small arm adjustments allowed

Stop planking if you feel pain, tingling, or numbness

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Best of luck to you!​