To track your GoChallenge activity with a Garmin device, you’ll need to connect Garmin Connect to Apple Health – and then select Apple Health as your tracking method inside the GoChallenge app.
Here’s how to do it step-by-step:
1. What you need before you begin
An iPhone running iOS 15 or later
The Garmin Connect app installed from the App Store
A Garmin device paired with Garmin Connect
The GoChallenge app installed on your Apple device
2. Connect Garmin to Apple Health
Open Garmin Connect on your iPhone
Tap More (three dots or lines) > Settings > Connected Apps
Choose Apple Health
Tap Connect with Apple and follow the prompts
When asked what data to share:
You can tap Allow All for full sync (recommended)
Or, at minimum, make sure Steps and Distance are enabled
✅ GoChallenge requires Steps and Distance to track your activity correctly. These are essential.
3. Check Permissions in Apple Health
Open the Apple Health app
Tap your profile icon (top-right)
Go to Privacy > Apps > Garmin Connect
Confirm Steps and Distance are switched ON
(Optional) In categories like Steps, tap Data Sources & Access > Edit > drag Garmin Connect to the top to prioritise it
4. Select Apple Health in GoChallenge
Once Garmin is connected to Apple Health:
Open the GoChallenge app
Choose Apple Health during the onboarding set up
📲 This step is key. Even if your Garmin is syncing, your GoChallenge progress won’t count until Apple Health is set as your tracking source.
5. Need to Troubleshoot?
If your steps or distance aren't appearing:
Open Garmin Connect to trigger a fresh sync
Reopen the Apple Health app to refresh data
In GoChallenge, confirm Apple Health is active
In GoChallenge swipe / pull down on the homescreen to force a sync
Double-check Steps and Distance permissions in both apps
If issues persist, try:
Disconnecting and reconnecting Garmin Connect in Apple Health
Reinstalling Garmin Connect, then setting it up again from scratch