Types of Goals

On Runkeeper, you can create different types of goals that best meet your fitness and running needs:

Total Distance

Run, bike, walk or swim a cumulative distance by a set date
Set the Time Frame if you want the goal to repeat (eg: repeat Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
- Ex. Bike a total of 50 miles by August 1, 2025

Race Distance

Complete a running, cycling, walking race distance
Select a preset distance, or add your own custom distance
Set the Time Frame if you want the goal to repeat (eg: repeat Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
Set the race day by using the 'End Date' option
- Ex. Run a Half Marathon by August 19, 2025

Activity Frequency

Select the number of activities you want to complete every week
Set an end date for the goal
- Ex. Run 3 times a week until August 25, 2025

Total Time

Run, bike, walk, or swim a cumulative duration by a set date
Set the Time Frame if you want the goal to repeat (eg: repeat Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
Set an end date for the goal
- Ex. Run 3 hours and 30 minutes by August 25, 2025

Recurring goals count any applicable activities completed from the start of the Time Frame (ex. Activities tracked from the first of the month will count towards a goal that is set after the month has started)

If you're having trouble with a cumulative distance goal where your activities are not adding to your progress, make sure that you have chosen the correct Goal type. You cannot set multiple goals within the same category

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