Connecting sports apps
Connecting sports apps
Sports activity challenges and virtual competitions need workouts from a connected app. You can connect partners from the website or from the DistantRace app.
Path: Profile → Partner apps (or Connections)
Available partners #
The list matches Supported apps, including:
- Garmin Connect
- Polar Flow
- Fitbit
- Suunto
- Decathlon Coach
- MapMyRun / Under Armour
- Withings (Health Mate)
- Wahoo
Tap Connect — the app opens the provider login in an in-app browser (or Safari/Chrome). After you approve access, you return to DistantRace with the connection active.
Disconnect #
Open the same partner row and choose Disconnect. If that app was also your step source, pick a new step source under Step sync setup.
What syncs automatically #
After connection, new workouts upload to DistantRace within minutes to hours depending on the partner. Historical activities before the connection date usually do not sync — use manual file upload on the website if needed.
Strava and Adidas Running are not offered for new connections; see Supported apps.
Step source vs sport sync #
Some partners supply both GPS workouts and daily steps (Garmin, Polar, Fitbit, Suunto, Withings). You can use the same connection for activities while choosing whether that app also feeds step challenges.