May 1, 2026
June 1, 2026
Whether it's literal or figurative, everyone has a mountain to climb. So, let's get after it together! Mt. Everest sits at 29,032 feet above sea level. Climbing this mountain in real life is quite the accomplishment but climbing the equivalent amount of elevation is no easy feat, either. Let’s see how many times we can climb Mt. Everest together, over the course of the month.
THE CHALLENGE
As a team, accumulate vertical gain during activities to "climb" the height of Mt. Everest as many times as possible. Prizes will be awarded to members from the top placing teams.
THE CHALLENGE
As a team, accumulate vertical gain during activities to "climb" the height of Mt. Everest as many times as possible. Prizes will be awarded to members from the top placing teams.
WIN RUDY PROJECT SUNGLASSES
Rudy Project is stepping up to support the Everest Challenge by rewarding athletes from the top-performing teams. We’ll be giving away five pairs of Rudy Project sunglasses to random participants from the top-placing teams because showing up and contributing to your squad deserves to be rewarded.
Each winner can choose any pair of Rudy Project eyewear priced at $300 or less. Prescription options are not available.
Rudy Project is known for high-performance eyewear built for endurance athletes, designed for clarity, protection, and comfort through long training days and race efforts in all conditions. All team members receive exclusive Rudy Project discounts throughout the year, so be sure to check your Partner Discount page for full details.
THE RULES
Participation is Critical
Because each competing team is a different size, scoring for this challenge is handicapped. This means a smaller team could win first-place if they contribute more elevation gain per member than a larger team, even if the larger team climbs Mt. Everest more times.
All Elevation Gain Counts
Some of us will head to the trails to run or hike uphill. Others will jump on their bikes and find a mountain to climb. But don’t forget to track your elevation gain indoors! If you have the tools, track your elevation gain on the treadmill, stair climber, and/or stationary bike. While we’re at it, walking counts too. If you can measure the elevation gain, anything human-powered counts. So skip the elevator and climb some stairs! One flight of stairs equals 10 feet in elevation gain and you can definitely log that!
Swimmers Can Kick To "Climb"
We love encouraging our swimmers to get out of the pool and cross-train uphill—but we also believe they should be able to participate through their primary sport. So, new for 2025, we’re assigning 50 feet of elevation gain to every 50 yards or meters of kicking, with or without a kickboard. Swimmers, get ready to feel the burn—no excuses now!
Share Your Progress
Since this challenge lasts all month, sharing your progress will encourage your teammates to step up, literally! Post in your team’s Facebook group. Tell everyone where you are running, riding, walking, or hiking. Share tips on how you can squeeze out a little more elevation gain. If you are posting on social media, use the hashtags #TheEverestChallenge and #PeakAthleticCollective. Be sure to tag your team as well.
THE SCORING
max points: 1000
THE WINNING TEAM:
The team with the most elevation gain per member will be awarded 1000 points.
THE OTHER TEAMS:
The team with the second most elevation gain per member will be awarded 900 points, the third will be awarded 800 points, and so on.
TEAM COMPLETION RATE & RANKINGS
WHICH TEAM WILL COLLECTIVELY COMPLETE THE MOST "REPEATS" OF MOUNT EVEREST?
Team INFINIT
89.66 Everests Climbed
ENVE Racing
64.56 Everests Climbed
Team Momentous
46.97 Everests Climbed
Blueseventy Racing
36.39 Everests Climbed
Zealios Racing
35.14 Everests Climbed
FORM Racing
24.97 Everests Climbed
Castelli Colletivo
23.30 Everests Climbed
TriRig Racing
15.63 Everests Climbed