{"id":749,"date":"2026-03-02T16:42:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/?p=749"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:04:25","slug":"strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/","title":{"rendered":"STRC (StepNTracker Run Club) &#8211; Full Guide (Season 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StepNTracker Run Club (STRC)<\/strong> is a weekly competition hosted on <strong>StepNTracker<\/strong>, built for the STEPN community. Each week focuses on one sneaker bracket, with prizes for the podium and additional raffle rewards for participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce2 <strong>Season 1 announcement on X:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DailyM2Edose\/status\/2028449630430642482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/DailyM2Edose\/status\/2028449630430642482<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important:<\/strong> Only <strong>STEPN OG<\/strong> activities are allowed for STRC submissions. <strong>STEPN GO<\/strong> runs will be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Season_Format\" title=\"Season Format\">Season Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Quick_Start_How_to_Join_in_60_Seconds\" title=\"Quick Start (How to Join in 60 Seconds)\">Quick Start (How to Join in 60 Seconds)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Proof_Submission_Step_1\" title=\"Proof Submission (Step 1)\">Proof Submission (Step 1)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Multiple_submissions_are_allowed_%E2%9C%85\" title=\"Multiple submissions are allowed \u2705\">Multiple submissions are allowed \u2705<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Energy_requirement_is_mandatory\" title=\"Energy requirement is mandatory\">Energy requirement is mandatory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#X_Step_Step_2_%E2%80%94_Posting_Requirement_If_Enabled\" title=\"X Step (Step 2) \u2014 Posting Requirement (If Enabled)\">X Step (Step 2) \u2014 Posting Requirement (If Enabled)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Review_Process_What_Happens_After_You_Submit\" title=\"Review Process (What Happens After You Submit)\">Review Process (What Happens After You Submit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#How_to_Provide_More_Proof_If_Requested\" title=\"How to Provide More Proof (If Requested)\">How to Provide More Proof (If Requested)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Scoring_Simple_Explanation\" title=\"Scoring (Simple Explanation)\">Scoring (Simple Explanation)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Cadence_Cap_Why_It_Exists\" title=\"Cadence Cap (Why It Exists)\">Cadence Cap (Why It Exists)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Prizes_Podium_Raffle\" title=\"Prizes (Podium + Raffle)\">Prizes (Podium + Raffle)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_Podium_Prizes_Top_3\" title=\"\ud83c\udfc6 Podium Prizes (Top 3)\">\ud83c\udfc6 Podium Prizes (Top 3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#%F0%9F%8E%9F%EF%B8%8F_Raffle_Prizes_Non-podium_participants\" title=\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Raffle Prizes (Non-podium participants)\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Raffle Prizes (Non-podium participants)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#OPEN_Grand_Finale_Week_4\" title=\"OPEN Grand Finale (Week 4)\">OPEN Grand Finale (Week 4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Common_Questions_FAQ\" title=\"Common Questions (FAQ)\">Common Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Can_I_submit_more_than_once\" title=\"Can I submit more than once?\">Can I submit more than once?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Can_I_use_STEPN_GO\" title=\"Can I use STEPN GO?\">Can I use STEPN GO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#I_have_a_Trainer_can_I_join_Week_123\" title=\"I have a Trainer, can I join Week 1\/2\/3?\">I have a Trainer, can I join Week 1\/2\/3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Why_was_I_rejected\" title=\"Why was I rejected?\">Why was I rejected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Why_dont_I_see_myself_on_the_leaderboard\" title=\"Why don\u2019t I see myself on the leaderboard?\">Why don\u2019t I see myself on the leaderboard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/blog\/strc-stepntracker-run-club-full-guide-season-1\/#Join_the_Current_LIVE_Event\" title=\"Join the Current LIVE Event\">Join the Current LIVE Event<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Season_Format\"><\/span>Season Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season 1 follows a simple 4-round structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> WALKER<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 2:<\/strong> JOGGER<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 3:<\/strong> RUNNER<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 4:<\/strong> <strong>OPEN Grand Finale<\/strong> \ud83c\udfc1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Trainer sneakers are universal<\/strong>, you can join <strong>any<\/strong> qualifier week (Walker\/Jogger\/Runner). Just pick the week you want to compete in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>All events live here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/events.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/events.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Start_How_to_Join_in_60_Seconds\"><\/span>Quick Start (How to Join in 60 Seconds)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Register &amp; log in<\/strong> on StepNTracker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Events<\/strong> page and open the <strong>LIVE<\/strong> event: <a href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/events.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/events.php<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Join Event<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Submit Proof<\/strong> and complete <strong>Step 1<\/strong> (stats + screenshot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If required: complete <strong>Step 2<\/strong> (Post to X + paste Tweet URL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for <strong>admin review<\/strong> \u2192 once approved, your entry is live on the leaderboard<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Week 1 (Walker) direct link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/event_detail.php?id=203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/event_detail.php?id=203<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_Submission_Step_1\"><\/span>Proof Submission (Step 1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit proof, you\u2019ll provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steps<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screenshot<\/strong> (your STEPN OG activity proof)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_submissions_are_allowed_%E2%9C%85\"><\/span>Multiple submissions are allowed \u2705<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can submit multiple attempts during the event window.<br>Only your <strong>BEST approved<\/strong> submission counts for leaderboard ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_requirement_is_mandatory\"><\/span>Energy requirement is mandatory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each event has a fixed <strong>Energy Required<\/strong> value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walker Week:<\/strong> <strong>6 Energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your screenshot must show the <strong>exact required energy<\/strong>. You can do this in two valid ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option A:<\/strong> end the activity exactly at the required energy and use the activity screenshot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option B:<\/strong> pause at the required energy, take the screenshot, then finish later (your proof must still match your submitted stats)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submissions with incorrect energy are rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"X_Step_Step_2_%E2%80%94_Posting_Requirement_If_Enabled\"><\/span>X Step (Step 2) \u2014 Posting Requirement (If Enabled)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some STRC events require an X post to complete the submission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Post to X<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post using the generated template <strong>including your proof code<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy your <strong>Tweet URL<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the Tweet URL into Step 2 and <strong>Finalize<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f For X-gated events, submissions cannot be approved without a valid Tweet URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc If you missed the main announcement post, it\u2019s here: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DailyM2Edose\/status\/2028449630430642482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/DailyM2Edose\/status\/2028449630430642482<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Process_What_Happens_After_You_Submit\"><\/span>Review Process (What Happens After You Submit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After submission, your entry becomes <strong>Pending<\/strong> until an admin reviews it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Approved<\/strong> \u2014 appears on the public leaderboard and counts for prizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c <strong>Rejected<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ll see a reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udfe1 <strong>Needs More Proof<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ll see exactly what additional proof is requested<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only <strong>approved<\/strong> submissions count for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Podium ranking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raffle eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finale qualification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Provide_More_Proof_If_Requested\"><\/span>How to Provide More Proof (If Requested)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your status becomes <strong>Needs More Proof<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the event page (Week 1 Walker link below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>My submissions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the request and provide what the admin asked for (examples):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra note\/context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra screenshot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra URL evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit again \u2192 the admin will re-check your entry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Week 1 (Walker) direct link: <a href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/event_detail.php?id=203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/event_detail.php?id=203<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scoring_Simple_Explanation\"><\/span>Scoring (Simple Explanation)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STRC uses a cadence-based scoring model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Score = Energy Required \u00d7 min(steps\/min, cadence cap)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>steps\/min (cadence)<\/strong> = total steps \u00f7 activity minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a <strong>cadence cap<\/strong> prevents unrealistic\/glitched cadence from inflating scores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tie-breaks (when needed) are applied in this order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher capped cadence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earlier submission time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cadence_Cap_Why_It_Exists\"><\/span>Cadence Cap (Why It Exists)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPM = steps per minute<\/strong>.<br>The cap exists to keep the competition fair when cadence glitches happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High cadence is <strong>not automatically cheating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only totally unrealistic cadence (extreme values) may be hard-rejected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system is designed to reward clean, consistent sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(You can also link your cadence explainer page here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prizes_Podium_Raffle\"><\/span>Prizes (Podium + Raffle)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each event can have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_Podium_Prizes_Top_3\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 Podium Prizes (Top 3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>P1:<\/strong> 500 GMT + 1\u00d7 GO Common Sneaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P2:<\/strong> 300 GMT + 1\u00d7 GO Common Sneaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P3:<\/strong> 200 GMT + 1\u00d7 GO Common Sneaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%9F%EF%B8%8F_Raffle_Prizes_Non-podium_participants\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Raffle Prizes (Non-podium participants)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raffle rewards are for participants outside the podium (by default). Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u00d7 GO Common Shoebox  <strong>3 winners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00d7 GO Common Sneaker  <strong>2 winners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\u00d7 GGBox  <strong>3 winners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raffle draw happens <strong>after event finalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OPEN_Grand_Finale_Week_4\"><\/span>OPEN Grand Finale (Week 4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finale is OPEN, but it\u2019s not \u201cfree entry\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join the <strong>OPEN Grand Finale<\/strong>, you must have:<br>\u2705 <strong>at least 1 approved qualifier submission<\/strong> (Walker\/Jogger\/Runner) in the same season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finale awards <strong>3 winners<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walker #1<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jogger #1<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runner #1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ensures each bracket has a fair shot in the Finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span>Common Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_submit_more_than_once\"><\/span>Can I submit more than once?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Submit multiple attempts. Only your <strong>best approved<\/strong> counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_STEPN_GO\"><\/span>Can I use STEPN GO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. STRC accepts only <strong>STEPN OG<\/strong> activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_have_a_Trainer_can_I_join_Week_123\"><\/span>I have a Trainer, can I join Week 1\/2\/3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Trainers can join <strong>any<\/strong> qualifier week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_I_rejected\"><\/span>Why was I rejected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most common reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screenshot doesn\u2019t clearly show the activity details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy doesn\u2019t match the event requirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity is outside the UTC event window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing Tweet URL for X-gated events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_dont_I_see_myself_on_the_leaderboard\"><\/span>Why don\u2019t I see myself on the leaderboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only <strong>approved<\/strong> submissions appear publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Join_the_Current_LIVE_Event\"><\/span>Join the Current LIVE Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u27a1\ufe0f Events hub: <a href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/events.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/events.php<\/a><br>\u2705 Week 1 Walker event: <a href=\"https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/event_detail.php?id=203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stepntracker.com\/event_detail.php?id=203<\/a><br>\ud83d\udce2 X announcement thread: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DailyM2Edose\/status\/2028449630430642482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/DailyM2Edose\/status\/2028449630430642482<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good luck and see you on the leaderboard \ud83d\udc5f\ud83c\udfc1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The StepNTracker Run Club (STRC) is a weekly competition hosted on StepNTracker, built for the STEPN community. 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