Spring Marathon 2026 - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources

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

The Spring Marathon 2026 event will take place from May 12, 2026 at 10 am to May 18, 2026 at 8 pm.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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REWARD
Cherry Blossom Eevee
Max CP
459
Min CP
424
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REWARD
Flower Crown Buneary
Max CP
539
Min CP
501

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

Spring Marathon (1/1)

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Marathon Visor Pikachu

21000 XP

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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