2026 – 3.5 Million Steps Annual Challenge

👣 2026 – 3.5 Million Steps Annual Challenge

2026 is the Year of the Horse — symbolising movement, strength, and stamina. What better way to celebrate than by stepping into the new year with purpose? Take on the 3.5 Million Steps Annual Challenge and keep your motivation strong all year long!

Walk, jog, run, or move however suits you best to reach 3.5 million steps across real-world virtual routes. Track your journey online, stay motivated with live progress updates, and earn your exclusive 2026 Year of the Horse medal when you hit your goal.

You’ll have from January 1st to 23:59 on December 31st, 2026 to complete your steps. You can even include steps counted in other Race The Distance challenges!

🏅 Your Medal

Celebrate your incredible year with our most premium design yet — 105mm wide, 5mm thick, weighing 112g, and finished in beautiful chrome with detailed Year of the Horse artwork. This medal is a true symbol of dedication and achievement.

🗺️ Real-World Routes

All routes follow authentic roads and trails, letting you step your way through real towns, across borders, and past famous landmarks. Aim for the next destination on the map and enjoy every part of your virtual adventure!

💻 Tracking & Progress

You’ll receive a personalised tracking link to record your steps and monitor your progress throughout the year.
Our real-time leaderboard system updates instantly and can be filtered by age, gender, and country. Watch your steps turn into distance on our interactive virtual map as you move closer to the finish line!

Tracking links will be emailed at the end of December 2025, ready for the challenge start.

🔗 Strava Connect

Easily upload your steps or activities by linking your Strava account, or add them manually at any time. Tracking your movement has never been simpler!

📜 Personalised Downloadable Certificate

Upon completion, you’ll receive a personalised downloadable certificate displaying your total steps, activity details, and completion stats — the perfect keepsake to mark your 2026 achievement.