# Zwift Long-Term Challenges

> Zwift long-term challenges are ongoing distance, elevation, or power-based goals that you complete over time while riding in Zwift...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-long-term-challenges-HJxhsIONB

Last updated: 2026-06-23T20:41:55.577Z

# Zwift Long-Term Challenges

Zwift long-term challenges are ongoing distance, elevation, or power-based goals that you complete over time while riding in Zwift.

## Things to Know

*   Zwift long-term challenges are different from our limited-term challenges. For info on limited-term challenges, see [Completing a Limited-Term Challenge](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/completing-a-challenge-SJYxJv_NS).
    
*   If you're new to Zwift, or haven't previously selected a challenge, we'll automatically enroll you in Climb Mt. Everest.
    
*   You can only participate in one long-term challenge at a time. Progress is saved if you switch a long-term challenge and return later.
    

## Long-Term Challenges

    

Challenge

Level Required

Goal

Reward

Extra Credit

Climb Mt. Everest

Level 0

Climb 8,848 m (29,028 ft).

Trek Emonda frame.

Climb 50,000 m (164,042 ft) to unlock the Zwift Concept Z1 frame.

Ride California

Level 0

Ride 1,283 km (797 mi).

Specialized Venge frame.

N/A

Tour Italy

Level 10

Ride 2,000 km (1,242 mi).

Pinarello F8 Dogma frame.

N/A

Factory Tour

Level 40

Earn 250 Power Units (Wh/kg).

Lightning Socks.

Earn 850 Power Units to unlock Aero Lightning Socks.

*   Elevation earned during the initial Climb Mt. Everest challenge counts toward the extra credit goal.
    
*   Initially, the Ride California challenge awarded the Specialized S-Works Tarmac frame. If you completed this challenge and unlocked the Spricalized S-Works Tarmac frame, you can rejoin the challenge to unlock the Specialized Venge frame automatically.
    
*   Power units earned during the initial Factory Tour challenge count toward the extra credit goal.
    

## Changing Your Challenge

You can change your long-term challenge after starting a ride.

1.  Select **MENU**, then select **CHALLENGES.**
    
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    ![Zwift pause menu with challenges highlighted](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Menu Challenges 1.74.png "Select Challenges")
    
2.  Select **SELECT A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE**.
    
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    ![Select select a different challenge](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/1.31 Cycling Select a Different Challenge.png "Select SELECT A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE")
    
3.  Select your preferred challenge, then select **OK**.
    

## Understanding Power Units

Power Units (Wh/kg) are calculated using your weight, time, and average power.

**Example:** (313w / 100kg) × (142 minutes / 60) = 7.41 Power Units

### Notes

*   Ensure your public profile info is accurate.
    
*   You can earn a maximum of four Power Units per hour.
    
*   You can earn a maximum of 15 Power Units per activity.
    
*   If you receive the UH OH! flyer speed detection warning, the activity won't count toward the challenge.
    
*   When you unlock the Aero Lightning Socks, they replace the Lightning Socks in your Garage.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Completing a Limited-Term Challenge](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/completing-a-challenge-SJYxJv_NS)
    
*   [Updating Your Public Profile](https://support.zwift.com/updating-your-public-profile-ByLuqSP2K)
    
*   [UH OH! Flier Speed Detection Warning](https://support.zwift.com/uh-oh-flier-speed-detection-warning-HkzLoa2MS)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift