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Press Release: ByWater Solutions [April 7, 2026]

Koha Community Challenge 2026

ByWater Solutions has partnered with koha-US for another Community Challenge! This is a great way for the open source community to come together, move, and raise money for a good cause!

Walk, Jog, Run, Swim, Bike, Hike, Yoga, Dance- whatever your activity of choice is-come join us for this community challenge! Be part of the open-source community sharing your daily activities, photos, and words of wisdom!

The challenge will go from May 1 - May 31.

How Do I Join?

This year we will be using the same tracking system as last year: Challenge Hound! Challenge Hound is an easy and fun way to track group challenges and seamlessly syncs with FitBit, Apple Watch, Garmin, Strava, and more! Find our challenge here.

  • Create an account Challenge Hound and sign up for the challenge (*Note: if you are not seeing the "Join Now" button, go to your account and make sure Cookies are enabled)
  • Download the app
  • Sync your device
  • Share with others in the challenge in our Facebook Group
  • Share on social media with #KohaCommunityChallenge26

This event is awesome because age does not matter, pace does not matter; just make sure you get moving and enjoy yourself! All proceeds will be donated to help the Koha Community and koha-us.

Who Can Join?

Anyone! You don't have to be a ByWater Solutions partner or a member of koha-US. This is a fun way to connect virtually and come together to celebrate open source and the open source community!

Cost

This year, there is a flat-rate $25 entrance fee that gets you a cool swag item at the end of the race!

Koha Contributor- Don't want to participate in the challenge but want to make a donation? Find out more at: https://koha-us.org/donate/

ALL Proceeds are going straight to koha-US!

There will also be a special grand prize announced soon!

Sign Up Now!


Summary: ByWater Solutions has partnered with koha-US for another Community Challenge. This is a great way for the open source community to come together, move, and raise money for a good cause. Walk, Jog, Run, Swim, Bike, Hike, Yoga, Dance- whatever your activity of choice is-come join us for this community challenge. Be part of the open-source community sharing your daily activities, photos, and words of wisdom. The challenge will go from May 1 - May 31.
Publication Year:2026
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:April 7, 2026
Publisher:ByWater Solutions
Company: ByWater Solutions
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/32429/koha-community-challenge-2026

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