SQ1 Run Challenge

Challenge Rules

SQD1 Run Challenge 2025

Official rules and guidelines for the SQD1 Run Challenge organized by Squadron-1, Maldives National Defence Force.

Challenge Duration

The challenge runs for 61 days from November 1, 2025 at 05:30 to December 31, 2025 at 23:59.

Challenge Motto

NO HUMAN IS LIMITED

How to Participate

  • Connect your Strava account to the challenge platform
  • All runs must be recorded on Strava with proper GPS tracking
  • Use the challenge hashtag #SQD1RC25 in your activities
  • Follow the weekly distance requirements
  • Maintain the minimum pace requirements

Weekly Distance Requirements

WeekDatesDistance (km)
Week 1Nov 1-7, 20253-8 km
Week 2Nov 8-14, 20253.5-9 km
Week 3Nov 15-21, 20254-10 km
Week 4Nov 22-28, 20254.5-11 km
Week 5Nov 29 - Dec 5, 20255 km minimum
Week 6Dec 6-12, 20255 km minimum
Week 7Dec 13-19, 2025 5 km minimum
Week 8Dec 20-26, 20253.2 km minimum
Week 9Dec 27-31, 20253.2 km minimum

Scoring System

  • Distance Points: Each kilometer = 2 points
  • Pace Points: Each 1km split earns 1-11 points based on pace (faster = more points)
  • Total Points: Distance points + Sum of all split pace points

Awards & Recognition

  • Individual Category: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
  • Other Individual Awards (announced during challenge)
  • Each participant receives recognition
  • Most Consistent Runner award
  • Most kg Lost award
  • Best Department award
  • 270km Finisher Medal
  • 500km Elite Runners recognition

Important Rules

  • All runs must be recorded with GPS tracking devices
  • Manual entries without device data will not be counted
  • Runs must meet weekly distance requirements to be counted
  • Minimum pace requirements must be maintained
  • Only 1km splits (0.95-1.05km) are counted for pace points
  • Activities must be synced from Strava with proper hashtag
  • Cheating or manipulation will result in disqualification

Platform Access

Access the challenge platform at: https://sq1run.club

Report Issues

If you encounter any problems or have questions about the challenge, please submit a report using our problem report form.

Note: The organizing committee and Squadron-1 Command reserve the right to make decisions on any matters not covered in these rules. All decisions made by the committee are final.