Leaderboards & Rankings
Understand how rankings work, how prizes are distributed, and strategies for climbing the leaderboard.
How Leaderboards Work
Real-Time Rankings
Leaderboards update as participants sync their activity:
- Your rank changes when you or others sync
- Pull to refresh for latest standings
- See detailed stats for each participant
Ranking Metrics
Depending on the gauntlet type:
| Metric | What Counts |
|---|---|
| Steps | Total step count from health app |
| Distance | Total miles or kilometers |
| Calories | Active calories burned |
Tie Breakers
If two participants have the same total:
- First to reach the total wins
- If still tied, earlier join time wins
Leaderboard Views
Overall Rankings
- See all participants ranked by total
- Your position highlighted
- Distance to next rank shown
Time-Based Views
- Today - Today's activity only
- This Week - Current week totals
- All Time - Total since challenge start
Detailed Stats
Tap any participant to see:
- Daily breakdown
- Activity trends
- Best/worst days
- Comparison to you
Prize Distribution
How Payouts Work
For Goal Gauntlets with entry fees:
- Entry fees form the prize pool
- Organizer sets payout structure when creating
- Challenge ends → leaderboard locks
- Prizes calculated automatically
- Winners paid within 3-5 business days
Common Payout Structures
Winner Takes All
1st place: 100%
Top 3
1st: 50%
2nd: 30%
3rd: 20%
Top 10%
All in top 10% split equally
Example calculation:
- 20 participants × $20 entry = $400 pool
- Top 3 structure:
- 1st: $200
- 2nd: $120
- 3rd: $80
Receiving Payouts
- Set up payout method (Settings → Payments)
- Verify identity (required for payouts over $600/year)
- Wait for processing (3-5 business days after challenge ends)
Leaderboard Strategies
Consistency Wins
- Steady daily activity beats one big day
- Build sustainable habits
- Don't burn out early
Know Your Competition
- Check who's ahead of you
- Watch for late surges
- Identify patterns in top performers
Timing Your Syncs
- Syncing shows your progress to others
- Some prefer stealth (sync less often)
- Others use psychological pressure (sync frequently)
Final Push
- Last 24-48 hours often decide winners
- Save energy for strong finish
- Watch leaderboard closely at the end
Leaderboard Etiquette
Encouraged:
- Friendly competition
- Encouraging messages
- Celebrating others' achievements
Discouraged:
- Excessive trash talk
- Gaming the system
- Fake activity
Fundraising Leaderboards
For Fundraising Gauntlets, leaderboards show:
- Amount raised - Total pledges × activity
- Activity total - Miles/steps completed
- Supporters - Number of pledge supporters
Team fundraisers show both individual and team rankings.
Virtual Journey Leaderboards
For Virtual Journeys, leaderboards show:
- Individual contribution - Your distance added
- Percentage of team total - Your share
- Daily/weekly rankings - Recent activity
Common Questions
Q: Why did my rank change when I didn't do anything? A: Others synced their activity. Leaderboards are relative.
Q: Can I hide my activity from others? A: No, leaderboard transparency ensures fair competition.
Q: What if someone is cheating? A: Report suspicious activity to support. We investigate all reports.
Q: When exactly does the leaderboard lock? A: At the scheduled end time, plus a 1-hour grace period for final syncs.
Q: Can I see historical leaderboards? A: Yes, completed gauntlets show final standings in your history.