# Your XP and Level in Zwift

> Your level in Zwift increases as you earn experience points (XP). XP is earned by riding, completing activities, and participating in events...

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Last updated: 2026-04-29T18:20:23.819Z

# Your XP and Level in Zwift

Your level in Zwift increases as you earn experience points (XP). XP is earned by riding, completing activities, and participating in events.

## Earning XP

You can earn XP in Zwift from the following:

Riding:

*   Distance ridden (per mile or kilometer).
    
*   Completing a route for the first time.
    
*   Maintaining a ride streak.
    
*   Completing featured activities (Climb of the Week, Route of the Week, Workout of the Week).
    
*   Completing challenges with XP rewards.
    
*   Receiving certain XP bonuses.
    

Workouts:

*   Completing workout intervals.
    

XP values and bonuses may vary by activity.

## XP Required to Level Up

The amount of XP you need to earn to level up varies depending on the sport and level:

CYCLING

*   **Level 1-100:** Between 750 - 20,000 XP per level.
    
*   **Level 101-199:** 20,000 XP per level.
    
*   **Level 200-299:** 21,000 XP per level.
    
*   **Level 300+:** 22,000 per level
    

RUNNING

*   **Level 1-30:** Between 1,000 - 8,000 per level.
    
*   **Level 31-35:** 9,000 XP per level.
    
*   **Level 36-40:** 10,000 XP per level.
    
*   **Level 41-45:** 11,000 XP per level.
    
*   **Level 46-50:** 12,000 XP per level.
    

## Viewing Your Level and XP

You can view your level and XP in the following places:

Level:

*   Home Screen (next to your initials).
    
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    ![In-game Home Screen showing level location](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Home Screen Level 1.111.png "Your Level")
    
*   During a ride on the Heads Up Display.
    
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    ![Heads up display during a ride showing your level](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - HUD Level 1.111.png "Your Level")
    
*   Progress Report after a ride.
    
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    ![Progress report showing your level ](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Progress Report Level 1.111.png "Your Level")
    
*   Menu and Profile in the Zwift Companion app.
    
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    ![ZC menu screen showing your level](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/ZC Level.png "Your Level")
    

XP:

*   Menu screen during a ride.
    
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    ![In-game menu screen showing total XP earned](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Menu XP 1.111.png "Total XP")
    

## Leveling Up

As you earn XP, you’ll level up and unlock gear and other in-game content.

*   The amount of XP required increases as you progress.
    
*   Some routes and gear require a minimum level.
    
*   Zwifters at level 100 or above display an orange stripe in the Zwifters Nearby list.
    
*   You may be on a different level than expected as a result of being in Level Transitioning or Accelerated Leveling.
    
*   When you reach level 100 for cycling, your XP is aligned to a standard baseline. You may notice a change in your XP at level 100.
    
*   When you reach level 30 for running, your XP is aligned to a standard baseline. You may notice a change in your XP at level 30.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Leveling Up FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/leveling-up-faq-Hk8oe2Prp)
    
*   [Level Transitioning and Accelerated Leveling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/level-transitioning-and-accelerated-leveling-By7DyeNTl)
    
*   [Unlocks in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/unlocks-in-zwift-SkPReVYTZg)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift