Overview
- Apple will stage an Activity Challenge on June 3 that asks Apple Watch owners to record a running workout of at least 5K to complete the challenge.
- Qualifying runs must be recorded with the Apple Watch Workout app or any third-party app that writes workout data to the Apple Health database.
- Participants who complete the 5K will unlock a dedicated award inside the Fitness app and receive animated stickers for use in Messages.
- The event continues a pattern of limited-time, themed Activity Challenges that Apple introduced in 2024 and recently used for Earth Day and International Dance Day in April 2026.
- By tying a simple distance goal to Health data and social stickers, Apple aims to boost day-of engagement among Watch users and encourage sharing of activity across its device ecosystem.