To complete the challenge you must gain the total elevation of your chosen Everesting Challenge in one effort:
Quarter Everesting:
2,212 m (7,258 ft)
Half Everesting:
4,424 m (14,515 ft)
Full Everesting:
8,848 m (29,029 ft)
10,000 m+ Everesting:
10,000 m+ (32,809 ft+)
Check your route using the Everesting calculator or Strava segment tools to confirm elevation accuracy.
Your attempt must be recorded on Strava.
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Ride (Cycling)
This is the most common way to attempt Everesting. The challenge is grueling, often taking participants upwards of 12-24 hours to complete, depending on the gradient and their fitness level. Access Ride rules.
Virtual
Designed for athletes who want to complete their Everesting challenge indoors using virtual cycling platforms like Zwift. Access Virtual rules.
Run/Hike
This involves running or hiking up until the required elevation is achieved. Run/Hike Everestings have the option of shuttled or non-shuttled descents. Access Run rules.
Stairs
This is the most common way to attempt Everesting. The challenge is grueling, often taking participants upwards of 12-24 hours to complete, depending on the gradient and their fitness level. Access Stairs rules.
Ski
This is the most common way to attempt Everesting. The challenge is grueling, often taking participants upwards of 12-24 hours to complete, depending on the gradient and their fitness level. Access Ski rules.
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You may complete your elevation gain on a single climb, multiple climbs, or a point-to-point route.
If using multiple climbs, transitions between climbs must be completed under your own power (bike, run, skis, etc.).
Route designs that use kinetic energy from previous descents to gain elevation (e.g. “bowl” or roller-coaster profiles) are not permitted. Your elevation gain must be achieved primarily through your own physical effort.
If your route involves loops or out-and-backs, the descent must follow a logical and safe path. Using alternate descent routes is allowed where required (e.g. one-way climbs or trails).
All elevation must be earned. Using kinetic energy from prior descents to materially reduce the required climbing effort invalidates the attempt. Route designs with net elevation gain assisted from both sides of a central low point are not permitted.
Adjudicators reserve the right to reject attempts that exploit kinetic advantages or violate the spirit of this rule.
The entire elevation must be completed in a single, continuous activity. No sleep is permitted. (Meal or rest breaks are allowed but count toward total elapsed time.)
The total elapsed time recorded on Strava is used as your official finishing time.
Your recording device must remain active for the entire duration of the attempt.
All attempts must be recorded on Strava.
Submit your activity through the Everesting website.
Our team will review the route, elevation data, and compliance with these rules before approving the attempt.
Approved completions will be listed in the Hall of Fame with badges indicating route style and modality.
Everesting is a global endurance challenge where you pick any route in the world and climb the equivalent height of your chosen tier — all in a single, continuous activity. With over 35,000 completions from 125 countries, it’s one of the most iconic climbing challenges on the planet.
Quarter Everesting2,212 m (7,258 ft)
Half Everesting4,424 m (14,515 ft)
Full Everesting8,848 m (29,029 ft)
10,000 m+ Everesting10,000 m+ (32,809 ft+)
Yes — you can attempt your Everesting anywhere in the world. You can do it solo or participate in one of the official Everesting events. Your route can involve repeats of a single climb, a point-to-point course, or a creative route of your own design.
Yes. You can attempt Everesting solo or through one of the official Everesting events. Each participant must still complete their own continuous, solo activity to qualify.
ELEVATION & ROUTES
Use the Everesting calculator or Strava’s segment tools to confirm your elevation data before setting out. Planning ahead ensures your route will meet the required gain for your chosen tier.
Multiple climbs are allowed. However, all transitions between climbs must be completed under your own power (cycling, running, skiing, etc.). You cannot use motorised transport to move between segments.
No. Route designs that use kinetic energy from previous descents to gain elevation — such as “bowl” or roller-coaster profiles — are not permitted. All elevation must be earned through your own physical effort, not momentum.
Yes, alternate descent routes are allowed where necessary — for example, if a climb is one-way or a trail requires a different descent path. The key requirement is that your descent follows a logical and safe path.
ACTIVITY RULES
Yes. The entire elevation must be completed in a single, continuous activity. You cannot split it across multiple days or sessions. Sleeping is not permitted during the attempt. Meal and rest breaks are allowed but count toward your total elapsed time.
The total elapsed time recorded on Strava is used as your official finishing time — this includes any rest or meal breaks taken during the attempt.
Yes. Your GPS or recording device must remain active for the entire duration of the attempt. Gaps in your Strava data may affect the review and approval of your attempt.
RECORDING & SUBMISSION
All attempts must be recorded on Strava. Once your activity is uploaded, submit it through the Everesting website. The team will review your route, elevation data, and compliance with the rules before approving your attempt.
The Everesting crew will check your Strava activity for route compliance, accurate elevation data, continuous recording, and adherence to the rules for your chosen sport. Adjudicators reserve the right to reject attempts that exploit kinetic advantages or violate the spirit of the challenge.
Once approved, your completion will be listed in the global Hall of Fame, with badges indicating your route style and sport modality. You’ll join over 35,000 athletes from 125 countries.
SPORTS & MODALITIES
Everesting can be attempted across several sports, each with its own specific rules: Cycling (Ride), Virtual cycling (e.g. Zwift), Run/Hike, Stairs, Ski, and Roam. Visit the rules page to access the specific rules for each sport.
Absolutely. Run/Hike Everestings are a popular option and include the flexibility of shuttled or non-shuttled descents. Check the Run rules for full details.
Yes. The Virtual category is designed for athletes completing the challenge on indoor cycling platforms like Zwift. See the Virtual rules for full requirements.
