April is here and Garmin Connect has added a huge wave of new badges. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or walker – there's something for everyone this month. Here's a full overview of what you can earn in April 2026.

Monthly Challenge Badges

As usual, Garmin released a complete set of monthly challenge badges for April. They cover every major sport and activity type.

Running

April RundownJoin this challenge and record 50 miles of running activities in April.April Running ClimbsJoin this challenge and record 500 meters of total ascent during running activities in April.April Steps PodiumJoin this challenge and finish in the top 3 of at least one weekly steps challenge from March 30 to April 26.April 15KJoin this challenge and record a 15-kilometer running activity in April.April Ride to 100Join this challenge and record 100 kilometers of cycling activities from April 19-25.

Walking & Hiking

April Time to WalkJoin this challenge and record 15 hours of walking activities in April.April Weekend WalkingJoin this challenge and record a 3-mile walking activity from April 17-19.April Heart WalksJoin this challenge and record at least 3 hours of walking in heart rate zones 2 or 3 in April.April Speed WalkingJoin this challenge and record at least 3 hours of walking with an average pace of 10:30 /km (16:50 /mi) or faster in April.April Epic HikesJoin this challenge and record 1,000 meters of total ascent during hiking activities in April.

Cycling

April Power CyclingJoin this challenge and record at least 4 hours of cycling activities in power zone 3 in April.April TourJoin this challenge and record 400 kilometers of cycling activities in April.April Time to RideJoin this challenge and record 20 hours of cycling activities in April.

Swimming

April SwimJoin this challenge and record 4,000 meters of swimming activities in April.April Swim WeekJoin this challenge and record 1,000 meters of swimming activities from April 5-11.

Fitness, Strength & Intensity

April GainsJoin this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of strength activities in April.April WarriorJoin this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of yoga activities in April.Intense AprilJoin this challenge and reach your weekly intensity minutes goal on two different weeks from March 30 to April 26.April Intense CardioJoin this challenge and record at least 3 hours of cardio activities in heart rate zone 3 in April.Active AprilJoin this challenge and record 20 activities of at least 20 minutes each in April.April Calorie BurnJoin this challenge and burn 8,000 active calories in April.

Wellness: Stress, Meditation & Sleep

Low Stress AprilJoin this challenge and maintain a daily average stress level of 50 or lower for 7 days in April.April MeditationsJoin this challenge and record meditation activities for 7 days in April.April Battery BoosterJoin this challenge and achieve a Body Battery level of 76 or higher for 7 days in April.

Steps & Distance Challenges

April Step MonthJoin this challenge and record 300,000 steps in April.Step into AprilJoin this challenge and record 100,000 steps from April 1-14.April Weekend 10KJoin this challenge and record a 10-kilometer running activity from April 24-26.April Weekend 5KJoin this challenge and record a 5-kilometer running activity from April 3-5.April Weekend 40KJoin this challenge and record a 40-kilometer cycling activity from April 10-12.

Social & Fun

April Photo ShareJoin this challenge and add a photo to 3 or more activities that are visible to others in April.April LikesJoin this challenge and receive a total of 25 or more likes on activities, posts or comments in April.

2026 Year Challenges – Stage 2

The year-long running, walking, and cycling challenges continue into their second stage:

2026 Running - Stage 2Join this challenge and record 300 kilometers (186.42 miles) of running activities from April 1 to June 30.2026 Walking - Stage 2Join this challenge and record 91 miles (146.5 km) of walking activities from April 1 to June 30.2026 Cycling - Stage 2Join this challenge and record 675 kilometers (419.43 miles) of cycling activities from April 1 to June 30.

Special Event Badges in April

These badges are already in Garmin's system but not yet visible in the app. Important: You either need to live in the respective country or have an active Garmin Connect+ subscription to earn them.

Songkran Festival 2026 – April 13–15

Record any activity during the Songkran Festival from April 13 to 15, 2026. Country: Thailand

King's Day 2026 – April 27

Record any activity on King's Day, April 27, 2026. Country: Netherlands

Golden Week 2026 – April 29 – May 5

Record any activity during Golden Week, April 29 to May 5, 2026. Country: Japan

Garmin Olathe Marathon – April 25

Three race badges are available for the Garmin Olathe Marathon in Olathe, Kansas on April 25, 2026:

• Garmin Olathe Marathon 10K – Complete the 10K race
• Garmin Olathe Marathon Half – Complete the half marathon
• Garmin Olathe Marathon Full – Complete the full marathon

These race-specific badges require you to actually participate in the event.

Golf Badges

Garmin also added 27 new golf badges recently – covering everything from first-round milestones to advanced scoring targets. We've covered them in detail in our dedicated article:

Read: Garmin Golf Badges – All 27 New Badges Explained

April is stacked. Whether you're chasing step streaks, planning a long ride, or gearing up for a race – there's a badge waiting for you. Good luck!