On June 1, Zwift quietly launched a series of “XP Express” events for riders and runners. Held on weekdays, these events award double XP. And even without any official announcements, they’ve become instantly popular, with hundreds of riders in each event.
This isn’t surprising, of course. With new levels recently launching for riders and runners, everyone on Zwift has levels to chase!
Event Details
Rides are classified as group rides (not races). But of course, with hundreds of riders in a mass-start event, the front is guaranteed to be a bit spicy. Rides are 45 minutes long, with no leader or stated pace, and are scheduled at the top of every hour.
Many of the rides will be hosted by community teams, including today’s event with Team Vegan. This is a nice gesture by Zwift, and a smart one: instead of these events feeling like they’re crowding the calendar, they become opportunities for teams to gain more exposure, grow their communities, and give each event a unique flavor. A win-win-win for Zwift, teams, and riders!
See upcoming XP Express rides at zwift.com/events/tag/xpexpress
Likewise, runs are classified as group runs. They are 30 minutes long, with no leader or stated pace, and are scheduled every three hours.
See upcoming XP Express runs at zwift.com/events/tag/xpexpressrun
XP Express events are currently showing on the public calendar through July 3, 2026, and it’s possible that we won’t see more of these until next summer.
Double XP + Route of the Week
XP Express rides change their route each week, matching the Route of the Week featured routes. That means you’ll get an additional 500XP the first time you ride the route each week, in addition to double distance XP!
As you ride, your distance XP will be double the normal rate: 40XP per kilometer or 64XP per mile. Runners also earn double, grabbing 80XP per kilometer or 120XP per mile. (Zwift says, “The XP Express is the ‘super shoe’ of Zwift running, where every stride counts twice.”)
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