OpenStreetMap US is excited to partner with Mapillary to launch a US version of their popular global challenge: CompleteTheMap. This initiative rewards new and returning Mapillary contributors for their efforts collecting street-level imagery with exciting prizes. More crowdsourced street-level imagery means more accurate, detailed, and up-to-date reference photos for OpenStreetMap contributors!
How it works
Interested participants can join CompleteTheMap by filling out this application form. Once the challenge period begins, hit the road knowing that every mile of your imagery contributions within the challenge period will count towards your total. Potential prizes include:
- Mapillary and/or OpenStreetMap US swag
- Electronic gift cards
- Discounts and complimentary tickets to State of the Map US 2026
- A GoPro MAX 360º camera
Your contributions will be totaled using the Unique Captured Miles (UM) method per each user. This means that the same road segment captured multiple times by the same Mapillary user will only count once. However, multiple users may capture overlapping road segments. This way, you’ll score points for exploring new roads and neighborhoods each day. The Mapillary team will share weekly UM leaderboards with CompleteTheMap participants throughout the challenge period.
Important dates
Registration deadline: September 15, 2025
CompleteTheMap challenge period: September 15 to November 15, 2025
Results announced: Late November 2025
How to get involved
Complete the application form before September 15th!
Before registering, here’s what you need to know:
- All applicants must be either an individual contributor, non-profit organization, or community mapping group. No for-profit or government entities are allowed to participate.
- Eligible participants must have a Mapillary account prior to the challenge start date on September 15th.
- The Mapillary team will calculate UM per user only for imagery collected during the challenge period (September 15th through November 15th). All captured imagery must be updated by November 15th, 2025 at 23:59:59 EST to be eligible.
- Participants must agree to receive communication via email from Mapillary and OpenStreetMap US to provide updates and further details during the campaign.
- Mapillary and OSM US reserve the right to disqualify imagery that does not follow the Mapillary Imagery Capture Guidelines (such as blurry images).
Best of luck to CompleteTheMap participants – We can’t wait to see all the fresh street-level imagery you collect!
Please direct questions about the CompleteTheMap challenge and application process to hello@mapillary.com, and be sure to check out Mapillary’s own blog post about the challenge!
Looking to upgrade your street-level imagery capture workflow and equipment? We’re sending GoPro Max 360 cameras and accessories across the United States with the ongoing OpenStreetMap US & Mapillary Camera Grant Program. Check it out and submit and application!
