In addition to offering a wide range of sports activities, the JCU Athletics Department, in collaboration with JCU Community Services and Student Services Offices, has been organizing a unique event since 2020. The JCU Strava Challenge aims to promote both physical well-being and social cohesion within the JCU community and its surrounding neighborhood, Trastevere. This initiative was born during the pandemic when group physical activities were restricted. We introduced a contest open to our students, staff, and faculty, providing an avenue to build community during challenging times while also lending a helping hand to those in need.