August 2026 - Challenges and Badges
August 2026 - Challenges and Badges
New Garmin Connect badges and challenges for August 2026.
A few new challenges that we haven't seen before:
- Connect IQ Exploration
- Running descents
- Balanced HRV
- PacePro
Challenges Stage 3
2026 Cycling - Stage 3
Join this challenge and record 675 kilometers (419.5 miles) of cycling activities from July 1 to September 30.
2026 Running - Stage 3
Join this challenge and record 300 kilometers (186.5 miles) of running activities from July 1 to September 30.
2026 Walking - Stage 3
Join this challenge and record 91 miles (146.5 km) of walking activities from July 1 to September 30.
Full Month Challenges
Active August
Join this challenge and record 20 activities of at least 20 minutes each in August.
August 15K
Join this challenge and record a 15-kilometer running activity in August.
August Connect IQ Exploration
Join this challenge and download a watch face or app from the Connect IQ Store.
August Gains
Join this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of strength activities in August.
August Likes
Join this challenge and receive a total of 25 or more likes on activities, posts or comments in August.
August Photo Share
Join this challenge and add a photo to 3 or more activities that are visible to others in August.
August Rundown
Join this challenge and record 50 miles of running activities in August.
August Running Descents
Join this challenge and record 500 meters of total descent during running activities in August.
August Step Month
Join this challenge and record 300,000 steps in August.
August Steps Podium
Join this challenge and finish in the top 3 of at least one weekly steps challenge from August 3 to 30.
August Swim
Join this challenge and record 4,000 meters of swimming activities in August.
August Time to Ride
Join this challenge and record 20 hours of cycling activities in August.
August Time to Walk
Join this challenge and record 15 hours of walking activities in August.
August Tour
Join this challenge and record 400 kilometers of cycling activities in August.
August Warrior
Join this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of yoga activities in August.
Balanced HRV August
Join this challenge and maintain a balanced HRV status for 14 consecutive days in August.
PacePro August
Join this challenge and finish a 1-km or longer run guided by a PacePro pacing strategy within 00:15 /km (00:24 /mi) of your goal pace.
Connect+ Challenges
August 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 August.
August Heart Walks
Join this challenge and record at least 3 hours of walking in heart rate zones 2 or 3 in August.
August Battery Booster
Join this challenge and achieve a Body Battery level of 76 or higher for 7 days in August.
August Calorie Burn
Join this challenge and burn 8,000 active calories in August.
August Epic Hikes
Join this challenge and record 1,000 meters of total ascent during hiking activities in August.
August Intense Cardio
Join this challenge and record at least 3 hours of cardio activities in heart rate zone 3 in August.
August Meditations
Join this challenge and record meditation activities for 7 days in August.
August Power Cycling
Join this challenge and record at least 4 hours of cycling activities in power zone 3 in August.
August Running Climbs
Join this challenge and record 500 meters of total ascent during running activities in August.
Intense August
Join this challenge and reach your intensity minutes goal on two different weeks from August 3 to 30.
Low Stress August
Join this challenge and maintain a daily average stress level of 50 or lower for 7 days in August.
Weekend & Week Challenges
Step into August
Join this challenge and record 100,000 steps from August 1-14.
August Swim Week
Join this challenge and record 1,000 meters of swimming activities from August 2-8.
August Weekend 40K
Join this challenge and record a 40-kilometer cycling activity from August 7-9.
August Weekend 5K
Join this challenge and record a 5-kilometer running activity from August 14-16.
August Weekend Walking
Join this challenge and record a 3-mile walking activity from August 21-23.
August Ride to 100
Join this challenge and record 100 kilometers of cycling activities from August 23-29.
August Weekend 10K
Join this challenge and record a 10-kilometer running activity from August 28-30.
Badges in August 2026
Garmin Triathlon Tour (1/2 Triathlon) 2026
Complete any one of the Garmin Triathlon Tour 1/2 triathlons that take place in Poland from May 17 - Aug 30, 2026.
Garmin Triathlon Tour (1/4 Triathlon) 2026
Complete any one of the Garmin Triathlon Tour 1/4 triathlons that take place in Poland from May 17 – Aug 30, 2026.
Garmin Triathlon Tour (1/8 Triathlon) 2026
Complete any one of the Garmin Triathlon Tour 1/8 triathlons that take place in Poland from May 17 – Aug 30, 2026.
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Balanced HRV August challenge sounds impossible to do. For 14 days straight. Very hard to achieve or earn that badge.
ReplyDeleteIt is a tough one and hard to actively make it happen. This year I've had 14 consecutive days of balanced HRV every month, but not last year. So, I hope for the best next month.
DeleteMaybe it's because I've been wearing a new device for around a month, or that my exercise is pretty consistent, but my HRV has been balanced the entire time. We'll see what happens with the Badge
DeleteIs there a BE A HERO badge from Philippines on the 31th of August ?
ReplyDeleteNot as we know now. Garmin can add badges later in the month.
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