If you run 1km on the first of the month, 2km on the 2nd of the month and so on. Eventually (on a month with 31 days) you’ll run a total of 496km.
It’s that simple.
It’s that simple.
Use #The496Challenge for the run version
FAQ's
Can I split the runs. i.e. On day 20 can I do 10km in the morning and then 10km in the evening around work?
Yes you can. Most people do.
Can I do it on a treadmill?
Yes you can but I urge you to try and do this outdoors as the exploration element of it is very rewarding.
Can I walk it instead of run it?
Yes you can as long as you complete is on foot.
How do I get on the official list of finishers?
Email me and I'll add you on.
How do I prove that I have completed The 496 Challenge in order to buy a medal?
I don't check and we operate on an honestly policy. You know if you've done it correctly and can buy a medal.
Do I have to start it on the 1st of the month?
Yes. It gives structure to the challenge and allows you to run virtually alongside other people.
Are there other variations of the challenge?
Yes, there are now 5 variations but the most popular is The Classic
1: The Classic
2: The Tombolla (Put 1 to 31 in a hat and draw at random)
3: The Reverse (Start at 31 and run 1km less each day)
4: The Planned Tombola (Where you do 1-31 but you plan the days around your schedule)
5: The Pyramid (Run odd numbers up to 31 and then even numbers back to 2)
Can I just run 16km per day for 31 days which is 496km
No, this is not in the spirit of the 496. The whole idea is that it's incremental (classic) or the uncertainty (tombola) that makes the 496 the challenge that it is.
Yes you can. Most people do.
Can I do it on a treadmill?
Yes you can but I urge you to try and do this outdoors as the exploration element of it is very rewarding.
Can I walk it instead of run it?
Yes you can as long as you complete is on foot.
How do I get on the official list of finishers?
Email me and I'll add you on.
How do I prove that I have completed The 496 Challenge in order to buy a medal?
I don't check and we operate on an honestly policy. You know if you've done it correctly and can buy a medal.
Do I have to start it on the 1st of the month?
Yes. It gives structure to the challenge and allows you to run virtually alongside other people.
Are there other variations of the challenge?
Yes, there are now 5 variations but the most popular is The Classic
1: The Classic
2: The Tombolla (Put 1 to 31 in a hat and draw at random)
3: The Reverse (Start at 31 and run 1km less each day)
4: The Planned Tombola (Where you do 1-31 but you plan the days around your schedule)
5: The Pyramid (Run odd numbers up to 31 and then even numbers back to 2)
Can I just run 16km per day for 31 days which is 496km
No, this is not in the spirit of the 496. The whole idea is that it's incremental (classic) or the uncertainty (tombola) that makes the 496 the challenge that it is.
Join the Strava Club
Official 496 Finishers.
You should be very proud of yourselves as only 10% of people who start the 496 Challenge, go on to finish it.
(If you're a finisher and not on this list then please email me)
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