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Spring Marathon 2026 in Pokémon GO: dates, GO Pass and rewards
Everything about the Spring Marathon 2026 in Pokémon GO: dates, Paldea Pokémon, 5 km Eggs, timed research, and the GO Pass bonus. Discover which bonuses activate, which 5 km Eggs you’ll find, and what you get with timed research.
Quick summary
Complete guide to the Spring Marathon 2026 in Pokémon GO: event schedule, available Pokémon, and how GO Pass tasks work. Find out which bonuses activate, which 5 km Eggs will be available, and what you’ll get from timed research.
What matters most
Get ready to make the most of the Spring Marathon 2026 in Pokémon GO. From Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (10:00, local time) to Monday, May 18, 2026 (20:00, local time), the event includes Paldea Pokémon debuts, themed appearances with costumes, and a GO Pass with tiered rewards.
Pokémon debuting during the Spring Marathon 2026
During this period, several Pokémon discovered for the first time in the Paldea region are added to the event. You can find them in Eggs or via the GO Pass:
In addition, the event brings a new costumed Pokémon:
To boost the appearance of costumed Espathra within what the event’s mechanics allow, it’s indicated that you can use 50 Flittle Candies to evolve a Flittle into Espathra.
- Flittle
- Espathra
- Pikachu wearing a marathon visor (with a bit of luck, it may appear as variocolor).
Event bonuses: GO Pass and deluxe GO Pass
Progress is unlocked via the GO Pass. By completing milestones in the Pass, additional bonuses are activated, with these tiers:
| Tier | Reward/Bonus | Condition during the event |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Double XP for spinning PokéStops | Applies for the duration of the event |
| Tier 2 | Half distance to hatch with incubated Eggs | Only while the event is running |
In the deluxe GO Pass version, the event improves specifically Tier 1: it offers triple XP for spinning PokéStops.
5 km Eggs: which Pokémon hatch and how to make the most of them
When 5 km Eggs hatch, Pokémon with the event theme appear. The confirmed listings for this period are:
If you’re incubating Eggs, keep in mind that the GO Pass can reduce the distance required for hatching (as stated in the Tier 2 bonus) as long as it falls within the event’s date range.
- Pichu wearing a flower crown
- Flittle (with a bit of luck, it may hatch as variocolor).
Research tasks and timed rewards
The event includes playable content in the form of field research and a free timed research.
Event-themed field research
By completing tasks related to the event, you can earn encounters with Pokémon from the spring theme, such as:
Free timed research: rewards and deadline
The free timed research offers these confirmed rewards:
To get the rewards, you must complete the tasks and claim them before Monday, May 18, 2026 (20:00, local time).
- Eevee with cherry blossom flowers
- and other themed encounters.
- 21,000 XP
- Star Dust
Spring Marathon 2026 GO Pass: tiers, price, and expiration
The GO Pass (and its deluxe GO Pass version) is available during the same stretch of the event: from Tuesday, May 12 (10:00, local time) to Monday, May 18 (20:00, local time).
How the Pass works
The GO Pass is a free, time-limited way to progress. Collecting GO Points lets you level up and unlock rewards. Trainers automatically receive the Spring Marathon GO Pass at the start of the event.
Pass rewards: what you can get
As you progress through the Pass, you unlock prizes associated with event tasks, including:
For those who upgrade to the deluxe GO Pass, the event also mentions rewards such as:
Additionally, in the deluxe rewards list itself, extra upgrades are mentioned with items like Incense, Silver Pinia Berries, Rare Candies ++, and Candies ++.
Rewards expiration
The Pass rewards you unlock through the GO Pass expire on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (20:00, local time). Practical tip: make sure to claim in time.
- For $4.99 USD, you can upgrade to deluxe.
- For $6.99 USD, you upgrade to deluxe GO Pass + 6 levels, with the advantage of automatically earning enough GO Points to reach level 7.
- Rare Candies
- Ultra Balls
- and other surprises.
- an avatar item with the event theme
- more encounters with Pokémon from the event theme.
Online shop research and deluxe activation
If you purchase the deluxe GO Pass in the Pokémon GO Online Store, it becomes active as soon as the Pass begins. According to the confirmed information for this campaign, upgrading to Spring Marathon delivers a gift with items such as Ultra Balls, Max Revives, a premium battle pass, and Max Potions.
It also mentions a deluxe GO Pass Ultrapack: Spring Marathon + 6 levels (available exclusively on the web) that includes more consumables, an incubator and a super incubator, as well as premium battle passes.
Quick checklist to reach the key content
With this clear schedule and mechanics, you know what to do each day of the event so you don’t miss the GO Pass, Eggs, and research content from the Spring Marathon 2026.
- Prioritize 5 km Eggs for Pichu/Togepi/Happiny wearing a flower crown and Flittle.
- Look for Pikachu wearing a marathon visor during the event and check for variocolor if you get lucky.
- Complete the free timed research and claim it before Monday, May 18 (20:00, local time).
- Use the GO Pass to unlock XP bonuses and the egg hatch-distance reduction when Tier 2 kicks in.