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    ReferenceAchievements & UnlocksHow Zwift Works

    Zwift Run Basics: XP Points, Levels and Unlocks

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    February 9, 2018
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    How Do I Get XP (Points)?

    Points are added for every 1/4 km (10 XP) or 1/4 mile (15 XP) you run. You will see a small alert to the right of your center console whenever points are added. Sorry, America: since a kilometer is equal to .621 miles, you will accumulate XP slightly faster if you ride in metric units. (10km=400 XP, while the equivalent mileage, 6.213=372 XP.)

     

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    Level Unlocks

    Here is what you unlock at each level, and the number of accumulated XP points needed to level up.
    1. (0 XP) Default Orange Zwift / Blue Zwift Running Shirt
    2. (1000 XP) Running Outfit 3 (Purple Shorts/Green Shirt)
    3. (2000 XP) Sweatband
    4. (4000 XP) Running Outfit 4 (Blue Short/Black Shirt)
    5. (6000 XP) Running Outfit 5 (Grey Short/Hot Pink Shirt)
    6. (8000 XP) B&W Running Outfit 4 (Black Short/White Shirt)
    7. (10000 XP) Sun Visor
    8. (13000 XP) Neon Running Outfit (Neon Orange Short/Neon Yellow Shirt)
    9. (16000 XP) Running Outfit 5 (Sky Blue Short/Red Shirt)
    10. (20000 XP) The Fade (Red Short/Fire Fade Shirt)
    11. (24000 XP) UA HOVR (Under Armour HOVR smart shoes) 2-Pairs
    12. (28000 XP) Running Outfit 6 (Black with White Strip Shorts/White with Black Strip Shirt)
    13. (32000 XP) Running Outfit 7 (Navy Blue Shorts/Blue-Pink-Black Shirt)
    14. (37000 XP) Blue Suede Shoes
    15. (42000 XP) Running Outfit 8 (Black with Green Strip Shorts/Green Striped Shirt)
    16. (48000 XP) Hoka Cliftons (Hoka One One Clifton 4 shoes) 2- Pairs
    17. (54000 XP) Running Outfit 9 (Light Green Shorts/Black Triangles Shirt)
    18. (60000 XP) Running Outfit 10 (Dark Green Shorts/Camo Green Shirt)
    19. (67000 XP) Green Shoes
    20. (74000 XP) Running Outfit 11 (Grey with Orang and Black Strip Shorts/Blue and Orange Fade Shirt)
    21. (81000 XP) NB ZANTE V4 (New Balance Zante V4 shoes) 2-Pairs
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      Rick Hellard
      Rick Hellard
      2 years ago

      Do I need to reach a certain level before I can create my own workouts? I do not get the same screen as described in the tips

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      Benjapol Piyawanichpong
      Benjapol Piyawanichpong
      2 years ago
      Reply to  Rick Hellard

      It can be done manually.
      https://zwiftinsider.com/create-run-workouts/

      I have done it and works. however, start from existing bike workout file then copy running workout code.

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      Jonathan Austen
      Jonathan Austen(@jonausten)
      2 years ago

      Does being at a higher level gain you access to routes?

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      Kieran Woodward
      Kieran Woodward(@woodythemuss)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Jonathan Austen

      No

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      Scott Hunter Bowman
      Scott Hunter Bowman
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Jonathan Austen

      yes

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      Vid Balek
      Vid Balek
      2 years ago

      I noticed today that you gain extra 5XP for every 100 calories you burn.

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      Steve
      Steve
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Vid Balek

      I’ve wondered what the additional little +5 pop ups were for!

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      Carolyn Laitsch
      Carolyn Laitsch
      2 years ago

      For group runs what do the ABCD categories mean?

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      Scott Hunter Bowman
      Scott Hunter Bowman
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Carolyn Laitsch

      This segmentates the runners into different groups. A being the fastest and D being the slowest.

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      Francisco
      Francisco
      2 years ago

      I have comoleted a couple of courses during meetups and training programs and I do not get the badge!! Any reason why?

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      Christopher Campbell
      Christopher Campbell
      7 months ago
      Reply to  Francisco

      Not all routes have a running badge.

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      Jim Edgett
      Jim Edgett
      2 years ago

      Does anybody know if shoes have stats? Are any shoes faster than others?

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      Steve
      Steve
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Jim Edgett

      I doubt it as speed is being directly picked up for running vs power for cycling.

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      Tlo
      Tlo
      1 year ago

      Here’s an odd one I hope someone can explain: Today I “graduated” from level 5 to level 6 in running and was instantly about 30% into level 6 (as indicated by the orange level progress bar). Is this a glitch or did I black out for a 20 mile run there?

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      Alain
      Alain
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Tlo

      Maybe you completed a certain run course. You earn a certain amount of points if you complete a course which would at a large bit in the progress bar

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      Jen
      Jen
      1 year ago

      Do you get more XP when running in workout mode?

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      Kieran Woodward
      Kieran Woodward(@woodythemuss)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Jen

      Yes you do. You collect usual distance XP (20/30) as well as XP for reaching each segment target. Full star is 100%. Half star is 70% and no star is 5XP.

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      Michael
      Michael
      5 months ago

      Are routes unlocked with higher running levels? Which ones? Alpe Du Zwift? Is there a list? The one above is only for Avatar gear.

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      Dammers
      Dammers
      4 months ago

      On this page there are 3 lines of code under the image? and more lower down

      Last edited 4 months ago by Dammers
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