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Ready, set... run! Apple is celebrating Global Running Day on Wednesday by offering a limited-edition digital badge to encourage Apple Watch owners to get moving. But earning it won't be a walk in the park.
To unlock the badge, you'll have to complete at least a 5K (3.1 miles) run using either the native Apple Watch workout app, or any running app that syncs with Apple Health. The badge is digital, meaning you'll get to admire your hard work from either your Apple Watch or Fitness app on your iPhone.
Apple recently broke from its digital-only badge tradition during the 10th anniversary Apple Watch challenge, offering not just a virtual badge for closing all three activity rings, but also a limited-edition physical pin that people could collect in person at Apple Stores around the world (while supplies lasted).
Apple has launched a special edition treadmill workout on Fitness Plus to celebrate Global Running Day.
AppleFitness Plus perks for runners
If you're a Fitness Plus subscriber, there are a few extras to explore this week too. Apple has launched a Global Running Day-themed treadmill workout with special guest Raymond Braun, an endurance athlete, journalist and mental health advocate, alongside Fitness Plus trainer Scott Carvin. There's also a special Time to Run episode showcasing iconic running destinations around the world.
Time to Run is Apple's Fitness Plus audio series designed to help people become more consistent and confident runners. Fitness Plus subscriptions cost $10 per month ($80 per year) or can be bundled with Apple One, which starts at $20 per month for individuals.
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Apple is also gearing up to unveil its latest software updates next week at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, held at its Cupertino, California, headquarters, where we may get a first look at all the latest running- and fitness-focused features in upcoming Apple Watch and iPhone operating systems.
