Nels' Cross-America Run Update

STEPN's Marathon Challenge Season 2 introduces team-based competition alongside individual play. Registration is open until March 30th at [marathon.fsl.com](http://marathon.fsl.com). **Team Features:** - Create or join teams of up to 20 players - Captains can manage private teams with invite codes - Players limited to one team at a time - Teams ranked on Team Energy Leaderboard by total energy spent **Season Pass Returns ($20 USDC):** - STEPN OG Premium Membership (active through Season 2 for participants) - One locked STEPN Common Sneaker for Round 1 participants - Marathon Boxes, exclusive items, and additional rewards **Core Rules:** - Entry fee: 50 USDC or USDT - Daily requirement: Use 2 Energy every day - Round 1: March 23 - April 6 - Missing a day eliminates you from the round Team performance doesn't affect individual earnings, but consistency now impacts your squad's leaderboard position.

The **#STEPNPanda26** event has officially ended. All rewards have been distributed: - **Panda Badges** and backgrounds delivered to participants - **3 Legendary Panda Godfather Sneakers** airdropped to players who completed the full Family collection - Players who enhanced during the event should check their inventory across all Realms **Next Phase: Badge Holder Raffle** - **Dates:** March 20, 9 AM UTC - March 22, 9 AM UTC - **Prize:** 5 Legendary Panda Godfather Sneakers (Solana) - **Eligibility:** Only players who earned the Panda Badge during the event can participate The event required players to perform enhancements to collect Panda Family members (Father, Mother, Son, Daughter). Completing the full set qualified participants for the airdrop, while any enhancement earned the Badge and raffle access.

**Registration Update** STEPN has issued a correction regarding Round 1 timing: - **Start Date**: March 30th - **Duration**: 2 weeks - **Registration**: Remains open until Round 1 begins Participants now have additional time to register for the upcoming round. The extended registration window allows more users to join before the competition officially starts. **Key Takeaway**: If you haven't registered yet, you have until March 30th to secure your spot in Round 1.

STEPN is launching a new team-based functionality where individual steps contribute to collective team progress. The update shifts the app's focus from solo activity to collaborative fitness goals. **Key Changes:** - Steps now count toward team achievements, not just personal rewards - Emphasizes accountability with "no excuses" messaging - Builds on STEPN's existing move-to-earn model This represents an evolution of STEPN's social-fi elements, adding a layer of team responsibility to the walking, jogging, and running activities that already generate earnings for users.

STEPN has completed the airdrop for its #STEPNathon event, marking the official end of Marathon Challenge Season 1. **What was distributed:** - Event badges and backgrounds - Exclusive Genesis Sneakers to raffle winners - All rewards from the 12-week challenge The STEPNathon was the final challenge of Season 1, requiring participants to complete either 21 km or 42 km in a single session between Jan 19-25. Finishers earned badges, backgrounds, and entries into exclusive Genesis Sneaker raffles. **Looking ahead:** STEPN is now collecting community feedback to shape the next Marathon Challenge Season. The team is asking participants to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for improvements. The Marathon Challenge will continue generating APY until Season 2 officially launches, with a new Season Pass becoming available at that time.