Strava Climbing Challenge

Climb more than 9,000 meters this month and start the season strong!

Challenge Ended: September 30, 2015
Add an "Everesting"attempt to your resume or climb 9,000m over many rides. Either way, spend some time pointed uphill this month and keep your legs sharp as the seasons change.

All Challenge finishers get a digital badge for their Strava profile and access to the new, sweet & sour cranberry colorway of the Climbing Challenge Jersey.
  • 121,721
    Participants
  • 733,042,892
    Total Meters Climbed
Strava Climbing Challenge logo

Challenge Reward

Complete the Challenge and you will unlock the ability to purchase a limited edition Strava Climbing Challenge Jersey.

The 2015 Strava Challenge jersey features a sweatproof zippered pocket for your mobile device, reflective tabs to ensure visibility, and textured stretch fabric on the sleeves and side panels for improved aerodynamics.

The purchasing window will close 5 days after the Challenge ends. The expected delivery time is 6 weeks. 

Prize Information

Athletes who complete this Challenge will receive a Strava Climbing Challenge digital finishers badge in their Trophy Case.

Additional Info

The Challenge starts and ends based on each athlete's local time zone.

Manual entries, trainer rides, or rides marked private will not count towards your Challenge effort.

All activities logged during the Challenge period must be uploaded to Strava no later than three days after the Challenge ends.

To learn how elevation gain is calculated for your activity, visit this Knowledge Base article.

Official Rules