The 500 Mile Annual Challenge 🐎

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a powerful, achievable year-long goal — the 500 Mile Challenge!
Inspired by the strength, speed and spirit of the horse, this challenge is designed to keep you motivated from January through December, whether you row indoors, outdoors, or mix both.

Row 500 miles at your own pace across the year. Track every session on our interactive virtual map, unlock new locations as you progress, and earn a stunning Year of the Horse medal once you cross the finish line.

You have the full year — from 1st January until 23:59 on 31st December 2026 — to complete the distance. Miles from any other 2026 challenge can also count toward your total.

🏅 About the Medal

A bold tribute to the Year of the Horse — elegant, powerful and beautifully finished:

• 105mm across, 5mm deep, weighing 112g

• Finished in premium chrome with intricate raised detailing

• Crafted to be one of our most impressive annual medals ever

• A striking reward for your year-long consistency and determination

Perfect for displaying as the centrepiece of your 2026 achievements.

Submitting & Claiming Your Medal

• Your personalised tracker link is sent at the end of December 2025.

• Log your rowing sessions throughout the year — erg or water rowing both count.

• Once your tracker shows 500 miles completed, your medal is automatically dispatched.
  No forms, no evidence uploads — just row your way to the finish.

Tracking Your Progress

Stay motivated all year long with:

✅ Real-time results & sortable leaderboards (age, gender, country)
✅ Fully interactive maps showing your progress along real-world routes
✅ Checkpoints, towns, landmarks and visual milestones along your journey

Every mile advances your position on the map, making your fitness journey feel like a genuine adventure.

Why Choose the 500 Mile Challenge in 2026? 🐎

This is the perfect challenge if you want:

• A realistic but inspiring year-long goal

• A reason to stay consistent throughout 2026

• A beautifully designed medal that marks your hard work

• A challenge that fits around busy lifestyles while still pushing your endurance

Ideal for beginners, returning athletes, or anyone wanting a steady, manageable annual distance.

Strava Connect

Upload your progress effortlessly:

• Automatic Strava syncing for gym and outdoor rowing apps

• Manual entry option for any rowing machine or recorded water sessions

Every metre you row contributes to your 500-mile total.

Personalised Downloadable Certificate

On completion, you’ll receive a professionally designed certificate featuring:

• Your name

• Total distance completed

• Completion date

• Highlights from your activity log

• Your Year of the Horse achievement badge

A perfect keepsake to celebrate your 2026 success.