Mobile app and step challenges
Mobile app and step challenges
Step challenges require the app #
For step challenges, daily steps must reach DistantRace through the mobile app. Connecting Apple Health, Google Fit, Health Connect, or a step source is done in the app — not only on the website.
See the Mobile app section — especially Step sync setup and How to set up a step data source.
Opening event links on mobile #
When you open a short event link on a phone, DistantRace may show a mobile landing page with:
- Links to download the iOS or Android app
- Option to continue on the web
- For step challenges, a note that the app is needed for step sync
Sports activity challenges #
Workout-based challenges do not always require the DistantRace app. You can connect Garmin, Polar, or other apps on the website and sync activities from there.
Find events in the app #
Use the app to scan a QR code or enter a join code. See Find an event in the app.
Step game and message board #
Once registered, open the challenge on the website for Step game daily tasks and the full Messages feed. The mobile app Posts tab also shows message-board activity across your events — see Challenge message board and Step game daily tasks.
Huawei devices #
Step sync from some Huawei devices may be limited. The onboarding page links to workaround guides where available.