May is here and Garmin Connect has dropped a fresh 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 all new May 2026 badges.

Monthly Challenge Badges

As usual, Garmin has released a complete set of monthly challenges for May, covering every major sport and activity type.

Running

May Running ClimbsJoin this challenge and record 500 meters of total ascent during running activities in May.May RundownJoin this challenge and record 50 miles of running activities in May.May Time to RunJoin this challenge and record 10 hours of running activities in May.May Weekend 5KJoin this challenge and record a 5-kilometer running activity from May 1-3.May Weekend 10KJoin this challenge and record a 10-kilometer running activity from May 8-10.

Walking & Hiking

May Epic HikesJoin this challenge and record 1,000 meters of total ascent during hiking activities in May.May 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 May.May Heart WalksJoin this challenge and record at least 3 hours of walking in heart rate zones 2 or 3 in May.May Weekend WalkingJoin this challenge and record a 3-mile walking activity from May 29-31.May WalkingJoin this challenge and record 30 miles of walking activities in May.

Cycling

May Power CyclingJoin this challenge and record at least 4 hours of cycling activities in power zone 3 in May.May Time to RideJoin this challenge and record 20 hours of cycling activities in May.May Weekend 40KJoin this challenge and record a 40-kilometer cycling activity from May 15-17.

Swimming

May Swim WeekJoin this challenge and record 1,000 meters of swimming activities from May 3-9.May Time to SwimJoin this challenge and record 4 hours of swimming activities in May.

Fitness, Strength & Intensity

May Intense CardioJoin this challenge and record at least 3 hours of cardio activities in heart rate zone 3 in May.Intense MayJoin this challenge and reach your intensity minutes goal on two different weeks from May 4 to 31.May Calorie BurnJoin this challenge and burn 8,000 active calories in May.May GainsJoin this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of strength activities in May.Active MayJoin this challenge and record 20 activities of at least 20 minutes each in May.May WarriorJoin this challenge and record a total of 4 hours of yoga activities in May.

Wellness: Stress, Meditation & Sleep

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

Steps & Distance Challenges

May Ride to 200Join this challenge and record 200 kilometers of cycling activities from May 3-16.May Step MonthJoin this challenge and record 300,000 steps in May.May Ride to 100Join this challenge and record 100 kilometers of cycling activities from May 24-30.

Social & Fun

May LikesJoin this challenge and receive a total of 25 or more likes on activities, posts or comments in May.May Photo ShareJoin this challenge and add a photo to 3 or more activities that are visible to others in May.May Steps PodiumJoin this challenge and finish in the top 3 of at least one weekly steps challenge from May 4 to 31.

Labour Day 2026 – May 1

To mark International Labour Day on May 1, 2026, Garmin has added a special event badge:

International Workers’ Day 2026Record an activity on International Workers' Day, May 1, 2026.

Record any activity on May 1 to earn this badge. Important: You either need to live in one of the participating countries or have an active Garmin Connect+ subscription.

Garmin Marathon Series Durham 2026

Four race badges are available for the Garmin Marathon Series in Durham:

Garmin Marathon Series Durham 2026Run the Garmin Marathon Series Durham Marathon in Durham, North Carolina, on May 2, 2026.Garmin Marathon Series Durham Half Marathon 2026Run the Garmin Marathon Series Durham Half Marathon in Durham, North Carolina, on May 2, 2026.Garmin Marathon Series Durham 10K 2026Run the Garmin Marathon Series Durham 10K in Durham, North Carolina, on May 2, 2026.Garmin Marathon Series Durham 5K 2026Run the Garmin Marathon Series Durham 5K in Durham, North Carolina, on May 2, 2026.

• Garmin Marathon Series Durham 5K 2026 – Complete the 5K race
• Garmin Marathon Series Durham 10K 2026 – Complete the 10K race
• Garmin Marathon Series Durham Half Marathon 2026 – Complete the half marathon
• Garmin Marathon Series Durham 2026 – Complete the full marathon

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

May is packed with opportunities. Whether you're going after weekend runs, long rides, or wellness goals – there's a badge waiting for you. Good luck!