The Spring Marathon event will take place in Pokémon GO from Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Lace up your walking shoes and prepare for a Spring Marathon!

Spring Marathon - Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

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.

Flittle
Espathra

A new costumed Pokémon will also appear during this event!

Pikachu wearing a marathon visor

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

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

Event 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! Learn more about the event GO Pass below!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km Eggs.

Pichu wearing a flower crown
Togepi wearing a flower crown
Happiny wearing a flower crown
Flittle

: If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokemon, including Eevee adorned with cherry blossoms, Buneary wearing a flower crown, and more!

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following.

• 21,000 XP
• 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.

GO Pass: Spring Marathon 2026

From Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Spring Marathon will be available in Pokémon GO!

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!

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!
GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon - Can only be purchased one time.
GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks - Can only be purchased one time.
GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box - Can only be purchased one time.

Source: https://www.pokemongo.com/news/spring-marathon-2026