I’m tackling Garmin’s hardest virtual fitness challenge in 2026 — walking the length of the Appalachian Trail

Garmin’s virtual Appalachian Trail challenge requires participants to walk 2,175 miles—the same distance as the famous hiking route. One enthusiast is setting a goal to complete it by 2026, using daily step counts and a powerful fitness tracker as motivation to keep moving.

I’m tackling Garmin’s hardest virtual fitness challenge in 2026 — walking the length of the Appalachian Trail