Exercise, Compete, Repeat

You’re no longer just going for a run, a walk, a ride, or a swim, you’re working towards conquering your fitness goal.

CHALLENGE YOUR FITNESS

How It Works

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Download our free Athelon Club app on the Apple App store or Google Play store to carry your motivation everywhere.

Sign up for a Virtual Race, Exercise class or Challenge to reach your goals, and earn physical rewards!

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Virtual Fitness Challenge Series

Your next adventure awaits. Choose your next virtual fitness challenge to keep you focused and motivated to achieve your fitness goals.

Races

Your next adventure awaits. Choose your next virtual fitness challenge to keep you focused and motivated to achieve your fitness goals.

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Join the Machu Picchu Virtual Challenge and embark on a virtual journey through Peru and Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt with The Pyramids Virtual Challenge. This virtual journey takes you through the city of Cairo to the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Giza Pyramids.

Experience the majesty of the Grand Canyon with the Grand Canyon Virtual Challenge. This virtual journey takes you through the iconic landscape of the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world.

Join the Taj Mahal Virtual Challenge and embark on a virtual journey along a 60-mile (98km) route to the iconic Taj Mahal, located on the right bank of the river Yamuna

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Machu Picchu
30 mile challenge
$29.00
Pyramids of Giza
Canyon Run
Taj Mahal
50 mile challenge
150 mile challenge
25 mile challenge
$29.00
$29.00
$29.00

Races

Virtual Fitness Challenge Series

Learn more about Virtual Races

GET MOTIVATED, GET FIT AND IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH!

Machu Picchu Virtual Challenge
Machu Picchu Virtual Challenge

RUN, WALK, CYCLE, STEP, SWIM OR WHEEL CHALLENGES.

Take part in one of our challenges by using our app or clicking the button below! According to a recent survey of our participants, participating in our challenges has led to:

  • Improved mental health for 97% of respondents

  • Improved overall fitness for 99% of respondents

  • 99% of respondents would recommend our challenges to a friend

Join a virtual challenge with your friends using the Athelon app. Keep each other motivated and connected as you work towards completing the route by receiving challenge updates and tracking each other's progress on the private progress bar or interactive challenge map. Take on the challenge together and reach your fitness goals as a team!

Find the incentive, the motivation and the support to reach your goals and earn amazing medals and rewards.

Conquer Your Fitness Goals With Every Mile That You Do!

Get motivated to achieve your fitness goals by participating in one of our virtual fitness challenges. These challenges are perfect for running, walking, cycling, or any other distance-based exercise, and can be completed at your own pace, either individually or as part of a team.

To track your progress, simply connect your favorite fitness apps or manually log your distances on our award-winning Athelon mobile app. So why wait? Sign up for a challenge today and take the first step towards reaching your fitness goals!

WEEKLY POD CAST

Plant a tree for every milestone reached, be it personal or professional. As we reach new heights, let's also contribute to the health of our planet by supporting its growth and beauty. Each tree planted will not only benefit the environment, but also serve as a reminder of the progress and success we've made. Join us in our mission to make the world a greener place, one tree at a time. Plant a tree, make a difference.

Let's make a difference together!

Athelon Finisher Club

As a reward for your hard work, we are honored to give you a commemorative Athelon Finisher Club shirt after you complete 5 challenges in any discipline.

Please Note: The email for your Athelon Finisher Club shirt may take 1-3 days after completing your 5th challenge to arrive.

Easily track all your miles or kilometers using our mobile apps for iOS and Android. Simply sync your activities from your favorite fitness tracker or smartwatch, or manually enter them directly into the app to stay on top of your progress. With our convenient tracking features, it's never been easier to reach your fitness goals.

Track Your Progress

  • Running

  • Jogging

  • Biking

  • Cycling

  • Hiking

  • Walking

  • Elliptical

  • Wheelchair

  • Tennis

  • E-bike

  • Rowing

  • Kayaking

  • Inline Skating

  • Alpine Skiing

  • Snowboarding

  • Nordic Ski

  • Skating

  • Handcycle

  • Canoeing

  • Golf

  • Yoga

  • Meditation

  • Workouts

  • Online Classes

  • Weight Training

  • Swim

  • Stand Up Paddle

  • Skateboard

  • Snowshoe

Key Features

  • Join challenges based on distance, elevation, duration, activity count, or ranking

  • Choose from a variety of activities to participate in

  • Track your progress with a personalized challenge dashboard

  • Achieve your challenge objectives and see your accomplishments in the full historic challenge archive

  • Take part in virtual races based on distance and various activity types, with the fastest activities winning

  • Automatically track your challenge progress and sync your activities with popular fitness apps like Garmin, Under Armour Connected Fitness, Fitbit, Google, Apple, Gamin, Oura, and Strava

  • View your achievements in the participant challenge trophy case

Supported Fitness Apps

Challenge Types

We have challenges that are time based with a start and end time period.

Or select Medal Only for challenges that can be completed in the time-frame that suits you.

Best Activities Count

Doesn't matter how many devices you use during the day, we take the best activity counts of the day to apply them to your overall challenge activity score for the day.

Keep track of your challenge progress and earn digital fitness badges by syncing your smart device or preferred fitness app to your profile. This way, you can easily monitor your progress and stay motivated as you work towards reaching your fitness goals.

Virtual Challenge Map
Virtual Challenge Map

Make every mile count!

Keep yourself motivated. It can be tough to motivate yourself to exercise, especially after a long day. One way to increase your chances of success is to put some skin in the game – literally. By putting down money, we also offer earning challenges where you can make your workout too expensive to quit, which can help increase your motivation and commitment. While it may be painful to part with your hard-earned cash, the pain of losing money might just be the push you need to get moving. So consider investing in your fitness journey – it might just be the most effective way to ensure your success.

Our entry fee challenges are designed for our most confident and competitive members. By paying an entry fee to participate, you'll be joining a global competition against other fitness enthusiasts. These challenges are next level, as only the top 10 participants will have the opportunity to win the prize money. If you're up for the challenge and want to test your skills against others, consider signing up for one of our entry fee challenges. Just be sure to train hard and bring your A-game, as the competition will be fierce!

Entry fee processing fees start at 3.5% and $1.50 per participant.

Athelon Leaderboard
Athelon Leaderboard
Athelon Award
Athelon Award

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Steps to Sucess

As you progress towards your finisher reward, we want to provide you with motivation and encouragement along the way. That's why we offer badges to recognize your achievements and milestones as you work towards your fitness goals. These badges can serve as a source of inspiration and help keep you motivated as you continue on your journey.

Athelon 1 day badge
Athelon 1 day badge
Athelon 30 streak badge
Athelon 30 streak badge
Athelon One badge
Athelon One badge
Athelon heart leader
Athelon heart leader

What is a virtual challenge ?

A virtual challenge is a great way to set a fitness goal and stay motivated to reach it. These challenges can involve running, cycling, walking, swimming, or rolling a certain distance over a set period of time, and can be completed at any location and pace that suits you. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, virtual challenges are accessible to people of all abilities and can help you stay active and motivated as you work towards your personal fitness goals.

What's the differene between a virtual challenge and a virtual race?

A virtual challenge and a virtual race are both types of fitness events that can be completed online or remotely, rather than in person. However, there are some key differences between the two:

  • Time frame: Virtual challenges tend to have a longer time frame, usually lasting for a month or more, while virtual races are typically completed in a single stint, often within a few hours.

  • Distance: Virtual challenges often involve covering a longer distance, such as a marathon or a century bike ride, while virtual races tend to cover shorter distances, like a 5k or 10k.

  • Pacing: Virtual challenges are generally completed at the participant's own pace and can be broken up into multiple stints, while virtual races are typically completed in one go and involve competing against the clock and other participants.

  • Suitable for all abilities: Virtual challenges are generally more accessible and suitable for people of all abilities, as they allow participants to choose a distance that is challenging yet achievable for them. Virtual races, on the other hand, tend to be more demanding and may not be suitable for all fitness levels.

In a nutshell

Frequently Asked Questions

Automatically – Via the range of apps and devices that we connect with. Currently, we support: Fitbit, Google, Apple, Gamin, Oura, and Strava.

How do I enter my distance?

While we do have measures in place to detect cheating, we recognize that some people may still try to cheat if they really want to. For example, they might attach their fitness tracker to their pet instead of themselves. However, it's important to remember that there are no prizes or rewards for coming in first place in our challenges. If someone chooses to cheat, they are only cheating themselves and wasting their money. The true reward of participating in a challenge is the sense of accomplishment and personal growth that comes with setting and achieving a fitness goal.

How do you handle cheating?

How long does a challenge go for ?

We offer a wide variety of challenges to choose from, with time frames ranging from one week to 20 weeks. Whether you're looking for a short-term goal or a longer-term challenge, we have options that can fit your needs and preferences. Simply browse our selection of challenges to find one that interests you and aligns with your fitness goals.

How much does it cost to enter?

Which countries do you accept entries from ?

We are excited to welcome participants from all over the world to join our challenges! We offer global shipping on medals and apparel, so no matter where you are located, you can receive your rewards and show off your accomplishments. On average, we have people from over 80 countries participating in our challenges each month, so you'll be joining a diverse and supportive community of virtual fitness enthusiasts. We can't wait to have you join us on this journey towards achieving your fitness goals.

Can I enter multiple challenges at the same time?

Absolutely! You can participate in as many challenges as you like and post your distances to each of them. You have the option to post all your distances to all of your challenges, or you can customize which types of distances go to which challenges. For example, you might want to post your walking distances to one challenge and your cycling or swimming distances to another. The choice is completely up to you and allows you to tailor your participation in the challenges to your individual goals and preferences.

Please view the pricing on the pricing table above.