Lace up your walking shoes and charge those power banks, Trainers! The highly anticipated Pokémon GO Spring Marathon 2026 is officially here, bringing a wave of brand-new Paldean debuts, an exclusive costumed Pikachu, and a massive progression track to keep you moving.
Whether you are a casual catcher looking to hatch a few eggs or a hardcore walker aiming to complete the ultimate 42km challenge, this event is packed with high-tier rewards. Here at TrainerLoot, we have compiled everything you need to know to maximize your steps and your loot during the marathon.
Event Schedule: Mark Your Calendars Make sure to activate your Adventure Sync! The event runs during the following window:
- Starts: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
- Ends: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM Local Time
New Pokémon Debuts: Welcome Flittle! The Paldea region continues to bleed into Pokémon GO! This event marks the official in-game debut of the Frill Pokémon, Flittle.
- How to get it: Flittle can be hatched from 5km Eggs or encountered via the GO Pass reward track.
- Evolution: You can evolve Flittle into the powerful Ostrich Pokémon, Espathra, using 50 Flittle Candy.
- Costumed Debut: Keep an eye out for a brand-new Marathon Visor Pikachu! If you are lucky, you might even encounter its rare Shiny variant in the wild.
The Spring Marathon GO Pass Explained Niantic is introducing an exciting progression-based GO Pass specifically for this event. You rank up your pass by earning “GO Points” through regular daily gameplay.
- Free GO Pass: Automatically granted to all active players. Rewards include event-themed encounters, Stardust, XP, Rare Candy, and Ultra Balls.
- GO Pass Deluxe ($4.99 USD): Unlocks a premium reward track that runs alongside the free one. It includes an exclusive avatar item, Incense, Silver Pinap Berries, Rare Candy XL, and additional high-IV event encounters.
- GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks ($6.99 USD): Instantly boosts your progression to Rank 7, perfect for players short on time. (Note: All GO Pass rewards must be claimed by Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time).
How to Earn GO Points & Unlock Global Bonuses Ranking up your GO Pass also contributes to unlocking major milestone bonuses for your gameplay:
- Tier 1 Bonus: 2× XP for spinning PokéStops (Upgraded to 3× XP if you hold the Deluxe Pass).
- Tier 2 Bonus: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance (applies only to Eggs placed in Incubators during the event).
To rank up fast, prioritize these point-yielding tasks:
- Win a raid: 100 PTS
- Explore 2 km: 100 PTS (Daily Task)
- Spin 10 PokéStops/Gyms: 50 PTS (Daily Task)
- Hatch an Egg: 40 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon: 5 PTS
Eggs, Field Research & The 42km Challenge Get to walking! The 5km Egg pool has been completely refreshed for the event. You can hatch Flower Crown Pichu, Flower Crown Togepi, Flower Crown Happiny (all shiny eligible), alongside the newly released Flittle.
- Field Research: Spin PokéStops to unlock event-specific tasks. These will reward you with encounters with spring-themed favorites like Cherry Blossom Eevee and Flower Crown Buneary.
- Free Timed Research: A massive physical challenge awaits the most dedicated Trainers! If you can Explore 42 km before the event ends, you will be rewarded with a whopping 21,000 XP and a guaranteed, high-IV encounter with Marathon Visor Pikachu.
TrainerLoot Pro-Tip: Pokémon GO Web Store Bonuses If you plan on purchasing the GO Pass Deluxe, do not buy it through the in-game app! Doing it through the official Pokémon GO Web Store grants you massive extra freebies:
- Standard Deluxe Bonus: 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 5 Max Potions.
- Deluxe + 6 Ranks Ultra Box Bonus: 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Incubator, and 1 Super Incubator.
Get out there, stay hydrated, and let’s hatch those 5km Eggs!
