Peloton’s Leaderboard Awards are back for 2026, with winners receiving five years of Peloton All-Access Membership or a VIP studio experience.
Entries are now open through Peloton’s awards page. To be eligible, members must have had an All-Access Membership before the contest opened on October 20, 2026 at 3:00pm ET. They must also be at least 18, or the age of majority where they live if higher, and reside in the United States, Canada excluding Quebec, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, or Australia.
Peloton shared the relaunch via Instagram. Although the post refers to voting, the official rules describe written nominations scored by a judging panel.
The relaunch follows Peloton’s Member Gratitude Season teaser, which previewed returning awards alongside events and member perks.
The nomination form and official rules list six categories:
2026 Peloton Leaderboard Awards Categories
- Community Superstar: For members who have built or supported a community within Peloton, with an example of bringing people together.
- Champ of the Comeback: For members who returned to the Leaderboard and inspired others. The prompt asks about the return, rather than why they stepped away.
- The Member Motivator: For members who encourage others to keep showing up, with an example of their impact on someone’s fitness journey.
- Social Media Star: For members who use their online platforms to promote Peloton’s “core values of inclusivity and hustle.”
- PSNY Cheerleader: For members who contribute to the experience for instructors and fellow members at Peloton Studios New York.
- PSL Cheerleader: For members who contribute to the experience for others attending classes at Peloton Studios London.
The first four categories are self-nomination only. The two Cheerleader categories allow members to nominate themselves or another eligible member. If nominating someone else, you must tell them first and confirm they are willing to be nominated. Peloton will contact the nominee for consent; the nomination will be void if they do not confirm within seven days of Peloton’s message. Nominators may submit only the nominee’s Leaderboard name and their own observations. Only the nominee can win a prize.
The Community Superstar, Champ of the Comeback, The Member Motivator, and Social Media Star winners will each receive five years of Peloton All-Access Membership, valued at approximately $3,000 USD. The 60 months will be applied to the winner’s existing account starting with the first billing cycle after prize confirmation. Hardware is not included, and any remaining prize months are forfeited if the winner cancels their membership.
The PSNY and PSL Cheerleader winners will receive a VIP experience at their respective studios, valued at approximately $4,000 USD. Peloton’s German nomination page describes a private live class for the winner and up to 39 guests in New York or 28 guests in London, followed by a catered gathering, an instructor meet-and-greet, and an apparel and merchandise package. Instructor participation is subject to availability. Guests must meet the same age requirement and sign Peloton’s required releases.
The studio experience must take place by December 31, 2027. Travel and accommodation are not included. Cheerleader winners can choose the five-year membership instead, with that decision due within 10 days of prize confirmation. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes.
To nominate yourself or someone, you must submit a written response of up to 500 words through the English nomination form or German nomination form. Entries can be in English or German; photos, videos, audio, links, and attachments are not accepted. There is a limit of one entry per person per category, and each person can win only one prize.
All regions share the same closing deadline, listed locally as:
- United States and Canada: October 31, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
- United Kingdom: November 1, 2026 at 3:59am GMT.
- Germany and Austria: November 1, 2026 at 4:59am CET (MEZ).
- Australia: November 1, 2026 at 2:59pm AEDT.
A five-person panel will score entries out of 100. The form lists category alignment at 15 points, community impact at 20, emotional resonance at 25, Club Peloton tier at 25, and brand representation at 15. Club Peloton tier is measured when entries close; members without a tier receive zero points for that criterion. Winners will be announced on November 19, 2026.
Peloton asks entrants to leave health and medical details out of their stories. Entries containing that information will be deleted without scoring, although a new entry can be submitted before the deadline. Peloton also asks entrants to omit addresses and avoid identifying other people without permission.
The Leaderboard Awards previously recognized local members during Peloton on Tour in 2023. Compared with the 2023 Los Angeles categories, this year’s categories add The Member Motivator and the two Cheerleader awards in place of Friend of Fitness and Wild Card.
You can review the full official rules and submit your entry through Peloton’s Leaderboard Awards page.
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