Participate in a challenge

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.

2. Install the app (recommended) #

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

3. Connect a sports app or step source #

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

4. Find the challenge #

• Browse public events, or
• Open the private link or QR code from the organizer, or
• Enter a join code

See the challenge onboarding page if the organizer shared one.

5. Register #

1. Open the challenge and click Register.
2. If the event is private, enter your join code first.
3. Fill in the registration form (custom questions, team, distance if shown).
4. Submit — you appear on the participant list.

Multiple distances #

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.

Teams #

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

Premium packages #

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

6. Record activities #

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

7. Follow results #

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

Troubleshooting #

• Missing activities? Why activities are missing
• Private event? Using a join code