Marathon Challenge is a limited game mode of Subway Surfers located in the Daily Challenge/Daily Event tab officially released on September 6th, 2021 in version 2.22.2 of the game. The Marathon Challenge is very similar to the Daily Challenge where you need to run and reach a high score marked to collect the prizes, but you can do this in other cities randomly selected, during the Marathon Challenge the chosen city is available for the challenges and for the race normally, after completing the challenges you return to the World Tour City to collect the prizes and the Marathon Challenge City is available to travel for regular races. On October 15, 2021, Subway Surfers released a video on Instagram in which they said that instead of their being one city for Marathon Challenge, there would be two.
Trivia[]
- This conversation was added to arrive in but delayed to for unknown reason.
- If the Boombox remix is set to default the current World Tour sound will switch to the city remix (if the city has a remix).
- The and updates did not include a Marathon Challenge, instead, it only included Tag Time Attack the whose update. The , and updates also had no Marathon it include a Super Runner Challenge but that was more of a Tag Team variant.
- In the version 3.6.3, Marathon Challenge got a high score mechanic, Mystery Hurdles also that.
- In , this challenge has been unseen until .
How To Play[]
- Set highscores for prizes.
- Grab your rewards before a new event starts!
Marathon Cities[]
Gallery[]
All Marathon Cities[]
Tag Team/Timed Tag Team/Tag Time Attack[]
Main Article: Tag Time Attack
Tag Team/Timed Tag Team/Tag Team Attack (in Chinese Version called: Time Trail) is a part of the game's Marathon Challenge. Launched on October 22nd in version 2.24.2 of the update with the special halloween Tag Team, the Tag Team is similar to the Daily Challenge and the Marathon Challenge, but in it you need to set a high record with only selected characters from each event, after playing with one you need to wait a few minutes to play the character again or pay for keys for the minutes, or play with another selected character, but also with limited time to rerun the race. In update 3.1.1 () 'Tag Team' has been reworked. Now called Timed Tag Team and added a new item Hourglass which adds 5 seconds. In update 3.2.0 () renamed to Tag Time Attack and now Hourglass adds 10 seconds.
Trivia[]
- This challenge renamed 2 times from Tag Team to Timed Tag Team (in ) and from Timed Tag Team to Tag Time Attack (in ).
- In Chinese Version, this challenge called Time Trail and released in (December 28th, 2023).
How To Play[]
- Pick up hourglasses to increase your time.
- All points are added up for your total score.
- Your surfers need to rest after each run.
- Switch surfers to keep on going and get bigger rewards!
Event Cities & Surfers[]
Gallery[]
Play 2 Plant[]
Play 2 Plant is a special event of the ONG Ecologi that partnered with Subway Surfers in the 2.25.1 version of update started on November 4th, 2021 and it was created in the Marathon Challenge the Play 2 Plant event with the objective of coloring the gray scenery of New York by planting trees until you complete the 200,000 trees planted meter, at the end the scene reverts to its normal colors as before. This special event is a mix of the Marathon Challenge with the Tag Team, in the same format as the Tag Team the event needs to be played with selected boards, in the race, the score is only scored when the board is activated and while activated the board is essential for color the scenery with nature. In , there was also a Play 2 Plant challenge.
Trivia[]
- This mode would later turn into a normal game mode as Hoverboard Challenge however the plant mechanic is removed.
How To Play[]
- Unlock rewards to help us plant real trees. Play to Plant!
- Points are only earned while on hoverboards.
- Your score is a total of ALL your runs. Every run counts!
- Every unlocked reward makes the subway greener.
Event Cities & Boards[]
Hoverboards | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
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Maple Leaf, Yellow Cab, Lumberjack | November 4th, 2021 | ||
Maple Leaf, Bamboo, Spring, Lumberjack, Leaf | September 19th, 2022 |
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Gift Rush[]
Gift Rush is the second special event of the Marathon Challenge released on update, a Christmas special in very similar to Play 2 Plant event. (Both events are similar to the Hoverboard Challenge) You only score points with the board activated, the snow covered scenery transforms by activating the board and spreading the Christmas magic, presents bounce from the board and Christmas trees grow on the scene, at the end after completing the challenges you will receive your Christmas rewards.
Trivia[]
- appears revamped from the 2020 version (), covered with snow and with the night sky appearing clearer and starry with a moon and a Santa Claus shadow on the sleigh appears in the sky, Saint Petersburg also gets a new full music remix.
How To Play[]
- Surf though festive to win awesome prizes!
- Points are only earned while on hoverboards.
- Your score is a total of ALL your runs. Every run counts!
Event Cities & Boards[]
Hoverboards | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
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Moose, Monster, Choo Choo, Rudy, Glacier | December 13th, 2021 |
Gallery[]
Super Runner Challenge[]
Main Article: Super Runner Challenge
Super Runner Challenge/Super Tag Team is a special event in the game. It is a Tag Team variant however unlike Tag Team in , , , and you only have one surfer you can play with and there also 5 stages. To unlock the Super Runners you must complete all 5 stages of the challenge. In a variant of the mode named Super Tag Team was made however this was mostly unlocked by a accidental bug and later made a full release in the amount of surfers in this mode varies on the edition (3 in 4 in - and 5 in ) as 2 of the Super Runners might not exist in the mode until the mode comes back again.
Trivia[]
- In , players were given another chance to get Super Runner Fresh due to a bug in . Super Tag Team was introduced in , then given in later updates such as and .
How To Play[]
- Run with a brand new Super Runner character.
- The character needs to cooldown every run.
- Complete all stages and own your brand new Super Runner character.
Event Cities & Super Runners[]
Super Runner | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
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Super Runner Jake | May 16th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Tricky | June 7th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Fresh, Super Runner Tricky | June 27th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Yutani | July 18th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Fresh | August 8, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Jake, Super Runner Tricky, Super Runner Fresh, Super Runner Yutani | August 29th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Jake, Super Runner Tricky, Super Runner Fresh, Super Runner Yutani | September 19th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Jake, Super Runner Tricky, Super Runner Fresh, Super Runner Yutani | October 10th, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Jake, Super Runner Tricky, Super Runner Fresh, Super Runner Yutani | November 1st, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Fernando | November 1st, 2022 | ||
Super Runner Jake, Super Runner Tricky, Super Runner Fresh, Super Runner Yutani, Super Runner Fernando | December 12th, 2022 |
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Burger King Challenge[]
Burger King Challenge is a special event only in , , and , and created in collaboration with Burger King, it is 3 stages long and is a Tag Team variant similar to Super Runners, but much shorter, completing the challenge unlocks The Burger King. Unlike most events it only rewards regular coins and not event coins and is age restricted to players 16+.
How To Play[]
- Get points by running with your crew.
- All points are added up for your total score.
- Your surfers need to rest after each run.
- Switch surfers to keep on going and get bigger rewards!
Event Cities & Surfers[]
Surfers | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
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The Burger King | July 18th, 2022 | ||
The Burger King | August 8th, 2022 | ||
The Burger King | August 29th, 2022 |
Gallery[]
Mystery Hurdles/Mystery Obstacle[]
Main Article: Mystery Hurdles
Mystery Hurdles (in Chinese Version called: Mystery Obstacle) is a special event released for some uses January 16/17 with version 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 and then globally on January 24th 2023 in version 3.6.3 () of the game. You can do the run in other cities randomly selected, during the Mystery Hurdles the chosen city is available for the challenges and for the race normally, after completing the challenges you return to the World Tour City to collect the prizes and the Mystery Hurdles City is available to travel for regular races.
Trivia[]
- Mystery Hurdles was released along with Mystery Barriers.
- SYBO acclimated overlook the Coin Cautious achievement, so when you play this challenge, you will most likely complete achievement. (Given that there is no coins in this challenge and only score)
- This is first new challenge/game mode of 2023.
- This is the first time a game mode with a new highscore mechanism was released.
- Some Daily and Season Quests (Including Stumble into 4 Bushes in one run and Stumble into 80 Barriers total) because easier due to bushes becoming more common and score requiring Dodge Ă— Amount of Barriers.
- In v3.18.1, Ranked Rewards were added to the game mode, similar to Daily Challenge.
- In Chinese Version, this challenge called Mystery Obstacle and released in (May 25th, 2023).
How To Play[]
- Dodging Mystery Hurdles is the only way to gain points!
- Set highscores for prizes.
- Grab your before a new event starts!
Event Cities[]
Gallery[]
Hoverboard Challenge[]
Main Article: Hoverboard Challenge
Hoverboard Challenge is a new Game Mode, which in its mechanics is similar to Play 2 Plant and Gift Rush. This is the 2nd new game mode of 2023 after Mystery Hurdles. It became available in update 3.8.0 (). In order to collect points, you need to surf on the selected board. This game mode was removed after for unknown reasons.
How To Play[]
- Points are only earned while on hoverboards.
- All points are added up for your total score.
- Boards need to cooldown every run.
- Switch hoverboards to keep on going and get bigger rewards!
Event Cities & Boards[]
Hoverbards | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
Hoverboard, Sunset, Scoot, Retro Wave, Astronave | February 20th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard | March 13th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Superhero, Camel, Rolls Rabbit | April 3rd, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Monster, Skull Fire, Scratchy, Hotdog | April 24th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Lumberjack, Hammer, Windglider, Viking | May 15th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Lumberjack, Jazz, Yellow Cab, Starcruiser | June 5th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Big Kahuna, Ghastly Glider, Fan-Tastic | June 26th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Monster, Crash Test, Lunar Tiger | July 17th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Great White, Toucan, Jamanta | August 8th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Monster, Chrome | August 28th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Lumberjack, Chameleon, Aero Fish | September 18th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Renegade, Back to the Future | October 9th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Jazz, J Balvin | November 2st, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Trickster, Scarab | November 20th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Ginger Boom, Sleigh | December 11th, 2023 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Moped, Magic Carpet | January 8th, 2024 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Carp Diem, Flamingo | January 29th, 2024 | ||
Hoverboard, Superhero, Jazz, K-Dillac, Roller | February 19th, 2024 | ||
Hoverboard, Sunset, Bunny, Rolls Rabbit | March 11th, 2024 | ||
None | None | April 2nd, 2024 | |
None | None | April 22nd, 2024 | |
None | None | May 13th, 2024 | |
None | None | June 3rd, 2024 | |
None | None | June 24th, 2024 | |
None | None | July 15th, 2024 | |
None | None | August 5th, 2024 | |
None | None | August 26th, 2024 | |
None | None | September 16th, 2024 | |
None | None | October 7th, 2024 | |
None | None | November 4th, 2024 | |
None | None | November 25th, 2024 | |
None | None | December 9th, 2024 |
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Rivals Challenge[]
Rivals Challenge is a special challenge that is only available in the updates where the new Rivals Crew were released. First, this challenge was released in update 3.12.0 () and released a new rival Catrine, for the 11th Anniversary of the Game, secondly it was in update 3.15.0 () where the second rival Bruno was released, the third was in update 3.18.0 () where the third rival Hali was released, and the fourth and last was in update 3.21.0 () where the fourth and final rival Lawrence was released. Each Rivals update is released 2 updates after the last one.
How To Play[]
- Pick up hourglasses to increase your time.
- All points are added up for your total.
- Your surfers need to rest after each run.
- Switch surfers to keep on going and get bigger rewards!
Event Cities & Surfers[]
Rivals | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
Jake, Catrine | May 15th, 2023 | ||
Yutani, Bruno | July 17th, 2023 | ||
Fresh, Hali | September 18th, 2023 | ||
Tricky, Lawrence | November 20th, 2023 |
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Running Together[]
Main Article: Running Together
Running Together it is mechanically the same as Tag Time Attack, but the coins are all colored (the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag). This is Challenge released in 3.12.0 () dedicated to Pride Month. You need to complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Pride Frank and Pride Yutani.
Event Cities & Surfers[]
Surfers | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
Pride Frank, Pride Yutani, Pride Tricky | June 5th, 2023 |
Gallery[]
Season Challenge[]
Season Challenge it is mechanically the same as Tag Time Attack. This is Challenge released in 3.16.0 (). In you need to complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Super Runner Fernando and Super Scout Outfit, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Sweet Chili and Yuto, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock K-Dillac and Ji-Yeong, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Skyrocket and Skye, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Roaring Heart and Azura, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Stella, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Lucky and Shamrock Shebang, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Hamza and Tea Timer, in you need complete stages 3 and 5 to unlock Finn and Yellow Sub, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Pixel Jake, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Riley, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Glorgalax, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Hélène, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Ozzy, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Taha and his Chili-Taha outfit, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Ruhi, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Logan, in you need complete stage 5 to unlock Sindri.
Trivia[]
- In , if you don't have J Balvin, you can still play him, but it takes 24 hours to play him again.
- In , if you have J Balvin then you can run as much as you want (no limits).
- This game mode was not used in and for unknown reasons.
How To Play[]
- Pick up hourglasses to increase your time.
- All points are added up for your total score.
- Your surfers need to rest after each run.
- Switch surfers to keep on going and get bigger rewards!
Event Cities & Surfers[]
Surfers | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
Jake, Tricky, Yutani Harlequin Toad, Edison, Dylan | August 7th, 2023 | ||
Yuto, Jenny | August 28th, 2023 | ||
Ji-Yeong, Lucy, J Balvin | November 1st, 2023 | ||
Skye, Lucy | January 8th, 2024 | ||
Azura, Alfie | January 29th, 2024 | ||
Stella, Ji-Yeong | February 19th, 2024 | ||
Lucky, Meggan, Tricky | March 11th, 2024 | ||
Hamza, Hasina | April 2nd, 2024 | ||
Finn, Koral | April 22nd, 2024 | ||
Pixel Jake, Fresh, Ballerina Tricky | May 13th, 2024 | ||
Riley, Pride Tricky, Callum | June 3rd, 2024 | ||
Glorgalax, Wayne | June 24th, 2024 | ||
Helene, Bjarki | July 15th, 2024 | ||
Ozzy, Jia | August 5th, 2024 | ||
Taha, Hammy-Bee | August 26th, 2024 | ||
Ruhi, Lily | September 16th, 2024 | ||
None | None | October 7th, 2024 | |
Logan, Leo | November 4th, 2024 | ||
Sindri, Jia | November 25th, 2024 | ||
None | None | December 9th, 2024 | |
Snake, Dragon | January 6th, 2025 |
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Plant Invasion: No Floor Challenge[]
Main Article: No Floor Challenge: Plant Invasion
Plant Invasion: No Floor Challenge (in Chinese Version called: Plant Invasion: Challenge Without Landing) is a Game Mode that was soft-launched in 2023 during and fully released in and also it's the 3rd new Game Mode of 2023 after Mystery Hurdles and Hoverboard Challenge. Here you need to run only on the Trains and areas that are Above The Ground. if you touch the Floor Twice, the Vines will catch you. You can only touch the Ground if you are using a Hoverboard. In this challenge the Guard and his Dog are not the ones Chasing you but instead it's a Vine.
Trivia[]
- On September 26th, 2023, the 3.18.1 update () was released for some players.
- This is the second challenge/game mode in 2023 to have its own trailer, the first being Mystery Hurdles.
- The first version (3.18.1 ) only had 3 stages, but - has 5.
- In is again 3 stages.
How To Play[]
- Avoid the ground, the vines are dangerous!
- Don't forget to try the hoverboards!
- All points are added up for your total score.
Dialogue Explaining Why Vines Have Taken Over Subway City:[]
Yutani: Uh oh... I tried my new growth serum in Dad's garden! But it did not go as planned.. And now crazy vines are taking over everything!
Yutani: Can you district the vines, so I can find a way to stop them??
Pleaaaaase?
Yutani: Just run! And whatever you do...
DON'T TOUCH THE FLOOR!!
Event Cities & Surfers[]
Surfers | Marathon City | Update | Release Date |
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Jake, Tasha | September 26th, 2023
(Early Access For Some Users) | ||
Thursday, Jake | October 9th, 2023 | ||
Jake, Tasha | November 3rd, 2023 | ||
Vivienne, Jake | November 20th, 2023 | ||
Clockwork Johnny, Tricky | December 11th, 2023 | ||
Nick, Jake | December 26th, 2023 | ||
Thunder, Spike | January 8th, 2024 | ||
Dragon, Rabbit, Rat | January 29th, 2024 | ||
Astra, Ji-Yeong | February 19th, 2024 | ||
None | None | March 11th, 2024 | |
None | None | April 2nd, 2024 | |
None | None | April 22nd, 2024 | |
Guard King, Spike | May 18th, 2024 | ||
Lucy, Pride Frank, Pride Miss Maia | June 7th, 2024 | ||
Ventura, Vivienne | June 28th, 2024 | ||
Phoenix, TainĂ¡ | July 15th, 2024 | ||
None | None | August 5th, 2024 | |
None | None | August 26th, 2024 | |
None | None | September 16th, 2024 | |
None | None | October 7th, 2024 | |
Alfie, Rudy Rascal | November 4th, 2024 | ||
Snowy, Dr. Flyman | December 19th, 2024 | ||
Song Yi, Ox | January 6th, 2025 |