Spring Marathon 2026

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Features

Pokémon Debuts

The following Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokémon GO debut! You might find one in Eggs or via the GO Pass.

You can use 50 Flittle Candy to evolve Flittle into Espathra.

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  Flittle
• 
  Espathra

Costumed Debuts

A new costumed Pokémon will also appear during this event!

Pikachu wearing a marathon visor will appear during the event. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

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  Marathon Visor Pikachu

GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.

Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Spring Marathon on Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.

For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Stardust
• XP
• Rare Candy
• Ultra Balls
• And even more goodies!

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

• An event-themed avatar item
• Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
• Incense
• Silver Pinap Berries
• Rare Candy XL
• Candy XL
• And even more goodies!

Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1

2× XP for spinning a PokéStop

GO Pass Deluxe: 3× XP for spinning a PokéStop

Tier 2

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period

Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!

Eggs

In 5 km Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

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  Flower Crown Pichu
• 
  
  Flower Crown Togepi
• 
  
  Flower Crown Happiny
• 
  Flittle

Research

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Eevee adorned with cherry blossoms, Buneary wearing a flower crown, and more!

• Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
  POSSIBLE REWARDS

  Flower Crown Buneary

  Max CP

  539

  Min CP

  501

  Flower Crown Cottonee

  Max CP

  300

  Min CP

  271

  Cherry Blossom Eevee

  Max CP

  459

  Min CP

  424
• Spin a PokéStop you haven't visited before
  REWARD

  

  ×1

  Rare Candy ×1
• Explore 2 km
  POSSIBLE REWARDS

  Flower Crown Buneary

  Max CP

  539

  Min CP

  501

  Flower Crown Cottonee

  Max CP

  300

  Min CP

  271

  Cherry Blossom Eevee

  Max CP

  459

  Min CP

  424

Spring Marathon

Event-exclusive Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include 21,000 XP and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

STEP

1

Spring Marathon (1/1)

Explore 42 km

×21000

21000 XP

REWARDS

Marathon Visor Pikachu

GO Pass

How to Earn Points

Earn points to increase your rank and unlock rewards. You can earn points by completing Pass Tasks and bonus tasks during the event.

Any rewards you earn for completing a Pass Task will be awarded as soon as you finish the task.

Trainers can earn up to 500 extra points daily by completing certain tasks.

• Win a raid - 100 PTS
• Hatch an Egg - 40 PTS
• Catch a Pokémon - 5 PTS

In addition, there will be Daily Tasks worth GO Points:

• Explore 2 km - 100 PTS
• Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms - 50 PTS

GO Pass: Spring Marathon

Rank up and earn event rewards!

Points needed for each rank:100

BASIC

DELUXE

RANK

1

XP ×5000

Incense ×1

RANK

2

Poké Ball ×10

Poké Ball ×30

RANK

3

Stardust ×2500

Incubator ×1

RANK

4

Sprigatito Candy ×10

Sprigatito Candy XL ×5

RANK

5

Sprigatito

Sprigatito

RANK

6

Great Ball ×10

Great Ball ×20

RANK

7

XP ×5000

XP ×7500

RANK

8

Buneary Candy ×10

Buneary Candy XL ×5

RANK

9

Flower Crown Buneary

Flower Crown Buneary

RANK

10

Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× XP for spinning a PokéStop

Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× XP for spinning a PokéStop

RANK

11

Ultra Ball ×10

Ultra Ball ×20

RANK

12

Roselia Candy ×10

Roselia Candy XL ×5

RANK

13

Roselia

Roselia

RANK

14

Razz Berry ×5

Rare Candy XL ×1

RANK

15

Stardust ×2500

Marathon Shoes

RANK

16

Flabébé (White)

Flabébé (White)

RANK

17

Flower Crown Cottonee

Flower Crown Cottonee

RANK

18

Flittle Candy ×10

Flittle Candy XL ×5

RANK

19

Flittle

Flittle

RANK

20

Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period

RANK

21

Chansey Candy ×10

Chansey Candy XL ×5

RANK

22

Flower Crown Chansey

Flower Crown Chansey

RANK

23

Pinap Berry ×5

Rare Candy XL ×1

RANK

24

Stardust ×2500

Incubator ×1

RANK

25

Golden Razz Berry ×2

Silver Pinap Berry ×2

RANK

26

Rare Candy ×2

Rare Candy XL ×1

RANK

27

Flower Crown Togetic

Flower Crown Togetic

RANK

28

Jumpluff

Jumpluff

RANK

29

Audino

Audino

RANK

30

Flittle

Flittle

RANK

31

Stardust ×50

Stardust ×100

RANK

...

Stardust ×50

Stardust ×100

RANK

60

Flittle

Flittle

Sales

Pokémon GO Web Store

Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon or GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

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