October 2025 - Challenges and Badges

    

Join the October challenges now in Garmin Connect.

Three month challenges - Stage 4

First month in Stage 4.

2025 Running - Stage 4
Join this challenge and record 300 kilometers (186.5 miles) of running activities from October 1 to December 31.

2025 Walking - Stage 4
Join this challenge and record 92 miles (148 km) of walking activities from October 1 to December 31.

2025 Cycling - Stage 4
Join this challenge and record 675 kilometers (419.5 miles) of cycling activities from October 1 to December 31.

Full month challenges

October Steps Podium
Join this challenge and finish in the top 3 of at least one weekly steps challenge from September 29 to November 2.

October Photo Share
Join this challenge and add a photo to 3 or more activities that are visible to others in October.

October Likes
Join this challenge and receive a total of 25 or more likes on activities, posts or comments in October.

October Time to Walk
Join this challenge and record 15 hours of walking activities in October.

October Time to Ride
Join this challenge and record 20 hours of cycling activities in October.

October 15K
Join this challenge and record a 15-kilometer running activity in October.

October Step Month
Join this challenge and record 300,000 steps in October.

October Gains
Join this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of strength activities in October.

October Rundown
Join this challenge and record 50 miles of running activities in October.

Active October
Join this challenge and record 20 activities of at least 20 minutes each in October.

October Swim
Join this challenge and record 4,000 meters of swimming activities in October.

October Warrior
Join this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of yoga activities in October.

October Tour
Join this challenge and record 400 kilometers of cycling activities in October.

Full month challenges Connect+

October Battery Booster
Join this challenge and achieve a Body Battery level of 76 or higher for 7 days in October.

October Calorie Burn
Join this challenge and burn 8,000 active calories in October.

Intense October
Join this challenge and reach your intensity minutes goal on two different weeks from September 29 to November 2.

October Meditations
Join this challenge and record meditation activities for 7 days in October.

Low Stress October
Join this challenge and maintain a daily average stress level of 50 or lower for 7 days in October.

October Intense Cardio
Join this challenge and record at least 3 hours of cardio activities in heart rate zone 3 in October.

October Power Cycling
Join this challenge and record at least 4 hours of cycling activities in power zone 3 in October.

October Heart Walks
Join this challenge and record at least 3 hours of walking in heart rate zones 2 or 3 in October.

October Speed Walking
Join this challenge and record at least 3 hours of walking with an average pace of 10:30 /km (16:50 /mi) or faster in October.

October Epic Hikes
Join this challenge and record 1,000 meters of total ascent during hiking activities in October.

October Running Climbs
Join this challenge and record 500 meters of total ascent during running activities in October.

Weekend and week challenges

Step into October
Join this challenge and record 100,000 steps from October 1-14.

October Weekend 5K
Join this challenge and record a 5-kilometer running activity from October 3-5.

October Weekend 40K
Join this challenge and record a 40-kilometer cycling activity from October 10-12.

October Swim Week
Join this challenge and record 1,000 meters of swimming activities from October 12-18.

October Weekend 10K
Join this challenge and record a 10-kilometer running activity from October 17-19.

October Ride to 100
Join this challenge and record 100 kilometers of cycling activities from October 19-25.

October Weekend Walking
Join this challenge and record a 3-mile walking activity from October 24-26.

Badges in October

Note: The listed country requirements are based on the country requirements from previous years. 
  • Oct 5 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Vietnam 5K, Record a 5K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Vietnam on October 5, 2025.
  • Oct 5 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Vietnam 10K, Record a 10K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Vietnam on October 5, 2025.
  • Oct 5 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Vietnam 21K, Record a 21K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Vietnam on October 5, 2025.
  • Oct 6 - Mid-Autumn Festival 2025, Record an activity on Mid-Autumn Festival, October 6, 2025. Country: China Mainland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
  • Oct 9 - Hangul Day, Record an activity on Hangul Day, October 9, 2025. Country: Korea, Republic of
  • Oct 12 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Singapore 10K, Record a 10K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Singapore on October 12, 2025.
  • Oct 12 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Singapore 21K, Record a 21K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Singapore on October 12, 2025.
  • Oct 12 - Garmin Deejay Ten Milano 5K 2025, Run the Deejay Ten 5K in Milano, Italy, on October 12, 2025.
  • Oct 12 - Garmin Deejay Ten Milano 10K 2025, Run the Deejay Ten 10K in Milano, Italy, on October 12, 2025.
  • Oct 18 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Korea 5K, Record a 5K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Korea on October 18, 2025.
  • Oct 18 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Korea 10K, Record a 10K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Korea on October 18, 2025.
  • Oct 18 - Garmin KC Marathon 2025, Run the Garmin Kansas City Marathon October 18, 2025.
  • Oct 18 - Garmin KC Half Marathon 2025, Run the Garmin Kansas City Half Marathon on October 18, 2025.
  • Oct 18 - Garmin KC Marathon 10K 2025, Run the Garmin Kansas City Marathon 10K on October 18, 2025.
  • Oct 18 - Garmin KC Marathon 5K 2025, Run the Garmin Kansas City Marathon 5K on October 18, 2025.
  • Oct 19 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Thailand 10K, Record a 10K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Thailand on October 19, 2025.
  • Oct 19 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Thailand 21.1K, Record a 21.1K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Thailand on October 19, 2025.
  • Oct 20 - Deepavali 2025, Record an activity on Deepavali, October 20, 2025. Country: Malaysia, Singapore
  • Oct 26 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Philippines 5K, Record a 5K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Philippines on October 26, 2025.
  • Oct 26 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Philippines 10K, Record a 10K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Philippines on October 26, 2025.
  • Oct 26 - Garmin Run Asia Series 2025 - Philippines 21K, Record a 21K run during the Garmin Run Asia Series - Philippines on October 26, 2025.
  • Oct 31 - Halloween 2025, Record an activity on Halloween, October 31, 2025.

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