Spring Marathon
Time and Date
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.
A new costumed Pokémon will also appear during this event!
Pikachu wearing a marathon visor*
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.
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!
Timed Research
A free Timed Research opportunity will be available.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- 21,000 XP
- An encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor
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 the 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!
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 Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one 
Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!