National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launches August 23
Apple will launch its annual Apple Watch National Parks Activity Challenge on Sunday, August 23 to celebrate America’s national parks.
Apple Watch owners can earn an Apple Watch Activity Reward by completing a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair push lasting 20 minutes or more on August 23, 2026.
Winning this award is a walk in the park. Or a race. Or a hike. Or a wheelchair push. Simply record one of these workouts for 20 minutes or more on August 23.
Like all Apple Watch activity challenges, completing this award will provide users with animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app.
Along with a new Apple Watch Challenge, Apple typically offers other national park-themed content in August, including an Apple Pay donation program, Apple TV content, Apple Music songs, books, podcasts, and more.
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