Which type of event is this?
Which type of event is this?
DistantRace hosts several event types. The registration and activity-recording steps differ, so identify your event type first.
Step and sports activity challenges #
Challenges run over days or weeks. You register once, then activities or steps sync automatically during the event window.
| Kind | What counts | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Step challenge | Daily steps from phone or watch | 10,000 steps per day for 30 days |
| Running / cycling challenge | Distance from sports app workouts | Run 100 km in a month |
| Active days challenge | Days with enough activity time | 20 active days in 4 weeks |
| Combined / points challenge | Steps plus workouts, or points per km | Corporate wellness program |
How to join: Participate in a challenge
Virtual competitions #
Virtual competitions are timed efforts over a fixed distance — for example, run 5 km as fast as you can within the event dates. You record one GPS-tracked workout; DistantRace calculates your time to complete the required distance.
How to join: Participate in virtual competitions
In-person races #
In-person races use ticket-based registration. You choose a distance, fill in participant details, and pay online (or on race day if the organizer allows it). You receive a confirmation and appear on the start list.
How to join: Register for in-person competitions
Private events #
Some events are unlisted or private. You need a link from the organizer and sometimes a join code or email invitation.
Quick comparison #
| Challenge | Virtual competition | In-person race | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Multi-day window | Single effort in window | Fixed race day |
| Registration | Apply form | Apply or ticket flow | Tickets + payment |
| Activity | Ongoing sync | One GPS workout | Physical participation |
| Results | Live leaderboard | Time to distance | Timing / start list |