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Winter Challenge · 2026

Three months.
One team. Every kilometre counts.

A team challenge built on mileage, compulsory rest days and cross-training — so you finish the season stronger than you started.

345Runners 33Teams 1,01,077Km logged

Welcome to iKDR

Healthy, injury-free running — for everyone

In 2019, nearly 300 runners from Dombivli, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai and even overseas took on the challenge. It is not only about building mileage: compulsory rest days, cross-training and strengthening work are built into the rules, so the season makes you durable as well as fast.

KDR-RISE — Run. Inspire. Strength. Endurance.

Three ways to run

Find the category that fits you

Everyone starts somewhere. Each category has its own distance limits, capping rules and points table, so you compete against people at your level.

Kids

Champions

For young runners ready to take on the challenge and build a foundation of strength and endurance that lasts.

Shorter distances, age-appropriate limits

New Runner

Challengers

Begin your running journey with us. Wherever your starting point is, you will find structure, support and a team behind you.

Progressive monthly targets

Experienced Runner

Warriors

Test your limits against seasoned runners, with structured training and injury prevention keeping you on the road all season.

Higher caps, tighter pace checks

KDR — RISE

What we are actually training

Four pillars hold the challenge together. Every rule in the app traces back to one of them.

R

Run

Consistent weekly mileage, logged honestly, verified by your team.

I

Inspire

Your kilometres carry the team. Everyone's effort shows up on the board.

S

Strength

Cross-training and strengthening days count — they are part of the plan.

E

Endurance

Compulsory rest days and distance caps keep you running all season.

How it works

From your first run to the podium

Teams of 14–16 runners compete for three months. Points are awarded on the daily mileage the team accumulates, and winners are felicitated at the end.

Join a team

Download the app, register, and get mapped to a team with a captain, vice-captain and referee.

Log your run

Connect Strava for automatic sync, or add the activity yourself with a link or screenshot.

Get it approved

Your captain reviews it, then the referee confirms. Only approved activities earn points.

Climb the board

Track your rank, your team's total and your monthly bonus band live in the app.

Watch

See the challenge in motion

A quick look at what three months with iKDR actually feels like.

Ready to start your season?

Get the iKDR app, join your team and log your first kilometre today. Free for all Kalyan Dombivli Runners members.