Joining events
Joining events
Use this section if you want to participate in a challenge or competition on DistantRace.
Before you register #
- Create an account
- Getting started after signup — profile, connect apps, suggested events
- Which type of event is this? — challenge vs virtual competition vs in-person race
Connect your data source #
Most events need a connected sports app or step source:
Register for an event #
| Event type | Guide |
|---|---|
| Step or sports challenge | Participate in a challenge |
| Virtual timed race | Participate in virtual competitions |
| In-person race | Register for in-person competitions |
| Private event (code required) | Using a join code |
| Email invitation link | Email invitation links |
| Group cart link | Joining via dynamic cart link |
| Partner / reserved link | Using a reserved entry link |
| Race day (QR) | Race-day registration as a participant |
| In-store desk | In-store registration |
Find and access events #
- Mobile app — install, step sync, QR join, and settings
- Challenge onboarding page — organizer-shared instructions
- Find an event in the app
- Mobile app and step challenges
Teams and family registration #
After you join #
- After joining a challenge
- Managing your activities
- Daily steps on the website
- My competition registrations
- Transferring your registration to someone else
- Virtual map progress · Geo challenge maps
- Selecting your virtual race workout
- Viewing competition standings and team results
- Viewing your race result
- Downloading diplomas and certificates
- Viewing the start list
- Comparing virtual race results
- Viewing competition course maps
- Step game daily tasks
- Challenge message board
- Express registration
- Post-registration add-ons
- Why activities are missing
Payments and invoices #
- My purchases and orders
- Downloading invoices and receipts
- Checkout add-ons and shipping
- Adding Omniva shipping after checkout
- Picking a start time slot
Your account #
- Your profile and participant profiles
- Managing your account settings
- Managing saved participant profiles
- Sign-in options
- Enterprise SAML and whitelabel login — branded portals and SSO
- Two-factor authentication
- Linking a participant profile
- Personal activity exclusion zones
- Resolving duplicate social accounts
- Registering interest before signup
- Event regulations and consent
- Club membership
- Notification preferences
- Delete your account
Help and feedback #
Other #
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