HWPO COMMUNITY CHALLENGE | MAY 2026
Crossing the canyon, out and back
MAT FRASER, MATT O'KEEFE & COACH JOSH ARE COMPLETING RIM-TO-RIM-TO-RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON
To celebrate the journey, we’re challenging you to complete the distance in 23 days.
MAY 1–23, 2026
Cross the canyon with HWPO
23 DAYS. CHALLENGE STARTS MAY 1
Sign up to take part and download your tracker.
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MAY 23 · CANYON DAY
RIM TO RIM TO RIM
Mat Fraser, Matt O'Keefe & Coach Josh are taking on one of the most demanding single-day endurance feats in the US. The Grand Canyon, out and back, in a single push. Thousands of feet of elevation. No shortcuts.
Follow along live on Instagram:
THE CHALLENGE
LOG 100,000 STEPS OR 42 MILES
BEFORE MAY 23 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
From May 1 to May 23, complete either 100,000 steps or 42 miles. Accumulate progress toward your goal using Apple Health, Garmin, Whoop, or a similar app.
Walking, running, hiking, however you move. Dog walks, treadmill miles, stroller walks, any daily movement that results in steps, they all count.
Prize draw
HARD WORK GETS REWARDED
WINNERS ANNOUNCED WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE
Sign up, post your tracker graphic and tag @hwpotraining to be entered into a weekly draw for HWPO hats, tees, and gear.
GO THE DISTANCE, AND YOU COULD WIN BIG
Log 100,000 steps or 42 miles, post your progress and tag HWPO. You'll be entered to win:
- Free year of HWPO Training*
- HWPO merch bundle — hat + tees
- A flag signed by Mat Fraser
*AFFILIATE, PRO and INDIVIDUAL not included.
THE BEST WAY TO CROSS THE CANYON? HWPO MOVE.
HWPO MOVE is the perfect training companion for the Crossing the Canyon challenge and the Cross the Canyon community challenge is built right into the program.
