Participate in a challenge

1 min read Updated Jul 2026 14 languages

Challenges are multi-day events where steps or sports activities sync automatically. Follow these steps to join.

1. Create an account #

Create a DistantRace account if you do not have one.

Install the DistantRace app. It is required for step challenges and helpful for finding private events via QR code.

Connect Garmin, Polar, Fitbit, or another supported app. For daily steps, set up a step source in the mobile app.

See the challenge onboarding page if the organizer shared one.

Some challenges let you enroll in more than one distance (for example 5 km and 10 km categories). Select each distance you want on the form.

Pick or create a team if the form includes a team question. See Joining a team.

Some challenges offer optional paid add-ons after registration. You are redirected to checkout if you select them.

Exercise as usual. Steps and workouts sync to DistantRace automatically from your connected services.

Open Results or My result on the challenge page. See After joining a challenge.

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