The 2026 Mile Annual Challenge 🐎

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our most powerful annual challenge yet — the 2026 Mile Challenge!
Full of pace, strength and determination, this challenge captures everything the horse symbolises: endurance, spirit and unstoppable forward motion.

Row 2026 miles at your own pace — on a rowing machine, on open water, or mix both throughout the year. Follow your journey across our interactive virtual map, watch your progress unfold town by town, and earn a spectacular medal designed exclusively for the Year of the Horse.

You’ll have the entire year — from 1st January to 23:59 on 31st December 2026 — to finish the distance. Mileage from any of our other 2026 challenges can also contribute towards your total.

🏅 About the Medal

A tribute to the power of the horse — bold, elegant and absolutely stunning:

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

• Ultra-detailed chrome finish with raised Year of the Horse artwork

• One of our finest annual medals ever produced — a true symbol of speed, stamina and achievement

• Designed to be a centrepiece in any medal collection

This is a medal you earn — and one you’ll be proud to display.

Submitting & Claiming Your Medal

• Your personalised tracking link will be sent at the end of December 2025.

• Log your rowing sessions throughout the year — indoor or outdoor.

• As soon as your tracker shows 2026 miles completed, your medal is automatically dispatched. No forms. No proof uploads. Just row and finish.

Tracking Your Progress

Stay motivated all year with:

✅ Real-time results & sortable leaderboards (age, gender, country)
✅ Live interactive maps showing your journey along real-world routes
✅ Targets, checkpoints, towns, landmarks and more — making every mile meaningful

Each mile pushes you into the next location on the map. Watch yourself cross regions, borders and incredible terrains as you power through your 2026 journey.

Which Annual Challenge Will You Choose for 2026? 🐎

We’ve created three epic Year of the Horse annual challenges, all featuring the same incredible medal design — choose the one that matches your goals:

🥉 500 Mile Annual Challenge

Perfect for a steady, consistent year of rowing. Achievable, motivating and ideal for keeping your fitness on track from January to December.

🥈 1000 Mile Annual Challenge

Double the distance, double the satisfaction. A brilliant year-long endurance challenge for motivated rowers who want structure and a clear goal.

🥇 2026 Mile Annual Challenge

The ultimate test for 2026 — symbolic, demanding and immensely rewarding.
Row 2026 miles to honour the Year of the Horse and prove your endurance, spirit and sheer determination.
A challenge worthy of only the boldest athletes.

Strava Connect

Tracking your progress is effortless:

• Auto-sync with Strava for instant uploads

• Or add sessions manually — perfect for rowing machines, water rowing, gyms and training centres

Every session counts toward your 2026 total.

Personalised Downloadable Certificate

When you finish, you’ll receive a beautifully designed, personalised certificate showing:

• Your name

• Total distance

• Completion date

• Activity stats

• Your Year of the Horse achievement badge

It’s perfect for sharing, framing, or adding to your fitness journey collection.