📖 How It Started

Sometimes, the biggest movements start with a simple challenge.

After completing his first official race, STEPN community member @BastiMeta threw down a bold statement to @Stepnofficial:

“Release a Half-Marathon badge and I’ll run it the very next day.” 🏃‍♂️💨

The STEPN team didn’t hesitate. Their reply? Just one word: “Deal.” 🤝

What started as a fun back-and-forth quickly set the stage for something much bigger.

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⚡ The Challenge Now

Fast forward — and the promise is now reality. The STEPN team has officially launched five brand-new distance badges:

• 🏅 5 km
• 🏅 10 km
• 🏅 21 km (Half-Marathon)
• 🏅 42 km (Marathon)
• 🏅 100 km (Ultra!)

To make sure even the bravest runners have a fair shot at unlocking them, @STEPN_Gil announced that single-session limits have been extended from 10 hours → 20 hours.

Yes, that means even the mythical 100 km badge is officially possible. 👀

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🎯 How to Join the Event

Want to be part of this historic challenge? Here’s how:

1️⃣ Run 5k, 10k, 21k, 42k, or 100k in a single STEPN session.
2️⃣ Post your badge on X using #STEPNRun before August 26, 10 AM UTC.
👉 Official announcement post here.

🏆 Prizes (1 random winner per distance):

• 5 km → 500 GMT
• 10 km → 1,000 GMT
• 21 km → 2,100 GMT
• 42 km → 4,200 GMT
• 100 km → 10,000 GMT

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🔥 How It’s Going

What began as a playful exchange between one runner and the STEPN team has turned into a global challenge for the entire community.

The Half-Marathon badge is here. The Marathon badge too. And for those willing to push the limits — even the legendary 100 km badge awaits. 🚀

Now the question is: who will rise to the challenge?
@BastiMeta is ready. Are you? 💚

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