🏃 STEPNathon Final Challenge: 42km Marathon or 21km Half Marathon in January

The STEPN community has successfully activated the Rainbow Capsule event by collectively spending 200,000 Energy. **What happened:** - Community reached the 200,000 Energy milestone - Prize pool now unlocked for distribution - Up to 2,000,000 GMT available for participants - Rewards distributed based on Tickets entered by each participant **Event details:** - Limited to first 10,000 participants - Required minimum 5 Energy to qualify - Additional Tickets earned through Charm Runs (STEPN GO) and Mystery Boxes (STEPN) - One-time event celebrating Challenge Capsule launch Participants now compete for their share of the prize pool based on the number of Tickets they've accumulated during the event period.

The STEPN Around The World 2026 tournament concludes alongside the football championship final between Spain and Argentina. **What's at stake:** - Share of 500,000 GMT token prize pool - Exclusive raffle prizes including Argentina Genesis Sneaker - Signed Argentina jersey raffle entries The final match will determine the ultimate reward standings for participants in the Web3 fitness app's global competition. Players earned rewards throughout the tournament by walking, jogging, or running while supporting their chosen teams. The tournament mirrored the real-world football championship, with the Final Four previously featuring Argentina, England, France, and Spain before narrowing to the two finalists.

**STEPN Marathon Season 2 Round 5** runs from May 25 to June 8, with registration now open at [marathon.fsl.com](http://marathon.fsl.com). **Entry Requirements:** - Lock 50 USDC or more to participate - Deposits accepted via USDT on Polygon or USDC on Solana - Receive USD balance after depositing **Team Features:** - Create or join teams before round starts - Up to 20 members per team - One team per player - Private teams available with code access - Teams ranked by total Energy spent during the round **Season Pass Benefits (20 USDC):** - STEPN OG Premium Membership until end of Season 2 - One locked STEPN Common Sneaker - Additional Marathon Boxes and exclusive items **Daily Requirements:** Use 2 Energy every day to stay in the competition. Missing a single day eliminates you from the round. Consistent participants keep their entry and earn from the pool. The final Marathon Season challenge approaches after this round.

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.

The **STEPN GO x Syntilay Genesis auction** has officially ended on MOOAR marketplace. **Key Details:** - 25 Genesis NFTs were auctioned - Winners receive both digital NFTs and **physical custom slides** - Email notifications being sent to claim physical items **What Winners Get:** - Digital Genesis NFT from the collection - Physical STEPN GO x Syntilay slides delivered directly - Coupon codes sent to registered email addresses The auction combined Web3 collectibles with real-world utility, offering winners tangible products alongside their digital assets. All Genesis holders will receive instructions via email to claim their physical slides. **Next Steps:** Winners should check their email for claiming instructions and store codes.