2026 Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge

The 2026 Army Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Hiking & Biking Challenge is a five-month, Army‑wide initiative designed to motivate our community to get outside, stay active, and build some friendly inter‑garrison competition. This event welcomes our military community members of all skill levels to participate in either the hiking or cycling challenge, or both, while earning exclusive commemorative awards.

Participants can choose either the Hike Challenge, the Bike Challenge, or both. Track your miles all summer long and earn awards. All miles tracked must be obtained outdoors.

Join our ODR Hiking and Biking programs! It’s a perfect opportunity to build camaraderie, make new friends, and share the journey as we support each other in achieving our goals.

Challenge Dates: May 1 – September 30, 2026

Cycling/Biking Challenge

Ride hard, earn your medals, and crush all three milestones.

Milestones: 250 km • 500 km • 1000 km

Hiking Challenge

Hit the trails, earn your patches, and complete the scene by reaching all three milestones.

Milestones: 25 km • 50 km • 100 km

How to Participate

1. Register and pick up your tracking materials at Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation, Building 2429 (7093 Specker Ave).
2. If you have any questions about jerseys or t-shirts, please feel free to contact us at (719) 526-1993 or (719) 526-2186
3. Complete your miles outdoors between May 1 and September 30
4. Track your distances accurately using the official ODR tracker
5. Submit your completed tracker to ODR by October 8, 2026 

*Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Two Participation Categories

1. Individual

• Eligible for shirt and all earned medals or patches.
• Awards are based on individual distance completion.

2. Family/Group

• Distances are combined across all members to earn a single award set.
• Registration includes one shirt and one award set per paid entry.
• Additional apparel may be purchased separately.

GRAND PRIZES (New This Year!)

AFRC‑eligible participants - Active Duty, Retirees, DoD Civilians, and eligible family members can compete for a national prize.

The top hiker and top cyclist across all garrisons will each win a 3‑night stay at either:

• Dragon Hill Lodge (Seoul, South Korea)
• Edelweiss Lodge & Resort (Garmisch, Germany)

Final contest rules will be posted once released by IMCOM.

Compliance Requirement

All distance‑tracking data must be submitted on time to qualify for awards. No exceptions for late submissions.

For more information, visit: https://www.armymwr.com/odronthemove