New Year Commute Challenge: January 12 – February 20, 2026

Start fresh this year by making healthier, more sustainable travel choices—and get rewarded for it. Earn special bonus incentives on top of the everyday perks while transforming your New Year’s goals into lasting habits.

Existing Marin Commutes Rewards users are automatically enrolled—no additional steps needed.

Join the Challenge

There are two ways you can earn extra rewards through this 6-week challenge:

Log 8 Trips for a Chance to Win!

Every 3 weeks, participants who log at least 8 alternative trips are entered into a random drawing for a $50 gift card. At the end of the Challenge, the top 10 participants on each leaderboard (walk/bike, transit, carpool/vanpool) will be entered into a Grand Prize Drawing for a $100 gift card.

How it Works:

  • Log your trips to climb the Leaderboard.
  • $50 Prize Drawings: Automatically entered if you’ve logged 8 trips in each 3-week period.
  • $100 Grand Prize Drawing: At the end of the Challenge, the top 10 participants in each leaderboard will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.

Tell Us Your Commute Resolution

Share your New Year commuting resolution for a chance to win a $25 gift card. The first 5 participants to submit a qualifying post will receive a prize.

How it Works:

  • Share a photo or short message about your 2026 commute-related resolution.
  • Share a few words about your commute and experience with Marin Commutes Rewards.
  • Tag @MarinCommutes (X/Facebook) or @Marin_Commutes (Instagram) and use #MarinCommutes.
  • OR email your photo/message to [email protected].

Note: Your submission may be shared on Marin Commutes’ website, newsletters, or social media.

Challenge Drawings

1st Prize Drawing: 1: January 12 – February 1
Participants who log at least 8 trips during this period are entered into the first $50 prize drawing.

2nd Prize Drawing: February 2 – February 20
Participants who log at least 8 trips during this period are entered into the second $50 prize drawing.

Grand Prize Period: January 12 – February 20
The top 10 participants on each leaderboard (walk/bike, transit, carpool/vanpool) will be entered into a Grand Prize Drawing for a $100 gift card.

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