Can you prevent the meltdown?
The signals are clear: The Happyvale Nuclear Power Plant is about to have a critical meltdown. This would irradiate the entire region and make the local zombies radioactive. There’s no telling how much more dangerous a radioactive zombie would be… but you don’t want to find out.
The Plant is 110 miles away, and the scientists at Fort Highview (where you’re based) say it could go into meltdown at any time. Can you make the run, Vanguard?
To make matters even worse, there is something about the early radiation leaks that has agitated the zombies in the area making them more dangerous and faster than normal. If they catch you, they can turn you even faster than before. They travel at 6,000 steps per day. DON’T GET CAUGHT!
110 miles
365-day maximum
Optional Medal for finishers
Verified steps only
The Outbreak syncs steps and workouts from Apple Health (iOS) and Google Fit (Android), which connect activity from hundreds of fitness trackers and apps.
And because Apple Health and Google Fit can sync steps directly from the smartphone’s internal pedometer, using a fitness tracker is purely optional.
Outbreak medals are always earned, never given. Manual step entry is disabled for this race.
Frequent Questions
Does A Step Ahead require a fitness tracker?
No. For users who don't have a wearable fitness tracker (like a Fitbit or Apple Watch), A Step Ahead can use the smartphone's internal pedometer to track activity.
For users who do have a fitness tracker, A Step Ahead connects to Apple Health (iOS) and Google Fit (Android), which each sync data from hundreds of fitness trackers and apps.
When are medals and t-shirts shipped out?
T-shirts and medals ship in 4-6 weeks from the time of your order.
All merch is shipped with tracking services enabled and you will receive a tracking number for your shipment at the email you provided during checkout.
Note: medals are only included with A Step Ahead virtual races and are not included with Outbreak challenges.
Is A Step Ahead family friendly?
Yes. The tone and visuals are all family friendly.


















Rebecca Kafton (verified owner) –
Purchased this race for my sister and I. The app worked great and it was definitely a fun, interactive way to up our steps and exercise time. I wish there were more enemies or another way to spend our power points. I personally had well over 1,000 left after defeating enemies at the end. Also, even with just the two of us contributing steps we finished in only 22 days. It would be cool if we could select a difficulty level next time. Our medals came about a week after we finished and they’re heavy and great quality. I was really impressed. All in all this was a great race and we had a blast!! We’ll do the next one for sure!
Jenna Henderson (verified owner) –
We loved the first race so we signed up for this one before that one even ended. We’re big fans of pushing ourselves for an early completion and managed to average 13,500 steps per day. Knocked this one out in 16 days.
silvia.dunn (verified owner) –
We started with Escape and now we’re addicted! Love these races!
Annemarie (verified owner) –
This race was LONG. By far the longest distance me or my partner have ever run. I was so proud to finish in 27 days. The medals are great quality, and the T-shirt design is badass.
ari (verified owner) –
Playing this game made me realize that I was sliding into a sedentary lifestyle without realizing it! I will be more conscious about standing up and moving more during the day and intend to be watchful that I take 10,000 steps most days. We participated in a team and that added extra motivation to do my part, especially on days when it would be easier to skip walking.
Casey (verified owner) –
I was skeptical because I am not the most tech savvy but this keeps me interested in exercising as well as keeping me in touch with friends who don’t live near by. it’s a great way to get motivated and exercise and keep build my medal collection.