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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cape Trail challenges, Strava, route matching, results, safety, and support. Search below or jump straight to a category.

Getting Started

Joining Cape Trail and your first challenge.

Strava & Activities

Connecting Strava and which activities count.

Route Matching

How GPS tracks are verified against official routes.

Results & Leaderboards

How verified completions become public results.

Challenge Rules

What counts, what doesn't, and when.

Safety

Your safety is your responsibility — please read this.

Support

Getting help from a real human.

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