Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 365 Challenge?

365 is a free community activity challenge. The aim is to earn 365 points between January and December from recorded activities and challenges.

Is the 365 Challenge about exercising every single day?

No. You keep the points you have earned when you miss a day or take a break.

Do I need to use Strava?

Yes. The 365 Challenge uses Strava to automatically track eligible activities once you connect your account.

What activities count?

Running, walking, cycling, swimming, workouts and games can earn activity points. Other activities can count towards active days and specific challenges. Choose running or walking in your profile to earn distance points for that type. The rules list the eligible categories.

How does scoring work?

Your total combines active days, activity points, monthly challenges and diamond bonuses. An activity lasting at least 20 minutes counts as an active day, worth one point up to a maximum of 12 per month. See The Rules for full details.

What happens if I miss time due to illness, injury, or life events?

Your existing points stay on your record. There is no inactivity penalty, and you can resume when you are ready.

Is the 365 Challenge suitable for beginners?

Yes. You can take part with activities such as walking, swimming or gym sessions. There is no minimum score needed to stay in the challenge.

Is it suitable for experienced or competitive athletes?

Yes. Activity points continue to count after you reach the monthly active-day cap. You can also take part in monthly challenges, try diamonds or compare scores in a group.

Is the 365 Challenge free?

Yes. Individuals and community groups can join and take part for free.

Can I do the challenge with friends or a group?

Yes. Create a group and share its joining code, or join an existing group. Each group has its own leaderboard.

Can my club, gym or workplace use 365?

Yes. You can create a group in the free challenge. If you need your own branding or different rules, contact us to discuss what would be involved.

Do you offer branded or private challenges?

Private groups are already part of the free challenge. For your own branding, scoring or dates, contact us. We can discuss what is possible and whether extra work would be needed.

Is this a competition?

There are group leaderboards and an optional global leaderboard. You can use them to compete or simply follow your own total. Reaching 365 points completes the challenge regardless of ranking.

When can I start?

You can join at any point during the year. The challenge runs from 1 January to 31 December.

How do I join?

Sign up on the 365 Challenge website and connect your Strava account. After that, activities are tracked automatically.

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