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. Connect Apple Health on iOS, or Health Connect or another current step source on Android. Google Fit is shown only in older app versions during migration and is not offered to new users.
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.