We are back January 10th, 2026!!
The season of gloomy days, colder weather and new years resolutions are upon us. This season can also bring the hardest time of year to get out and do what we do: RUN!!
Winter Warriors is a fun and competitive way to stay active when the weather would otherwise keep us inside. We want running to continue to be a part of your day because it helps you stay mentally and physically healthy, and it connects you to your community even during the winter months.
We are here to keep it fun : join Winter Warriors!!
How it works:
- Attend group runs on Saturday morning and you’ll earn POINTS
- Show up when it is raining, snowing or in cold weather and earn bonus POINTS
- Weekly Strava segment competitions to earn bonus POINTS
- Cold plunge on Saturday and earn POINTS
- The one with the most POINTS wins!
- We track your POINTS through Fitvil and post standings at the end of the program
- If you haven’t noticed, it’s all about the POINTS!
The Winter Warriors season ends on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, after which we will crown our overall champion!
Who It’s For:
EVERYONE! Walkers AND runners whether you are starting a New Years Resolution and need accountability or exercise every day already. We really mean it when we say Winter Warriors is for everyone. The goal of the program is to give you incentives to keep moving, no matter the weather.
What Winter Warriors includes:
- 7 weeks of point-eligible group runs from January 10th, 2026 to February 21st, 2026!
- Our 4th annual Pancake Kickoff Run on January 10th, 2026 following our 6am group run!
- Get a shirt in your preferred size if you register by December 24, 2026!
- Weekly opportunities to run (rain or shine)!
Prizes!!!
- If you have 10 points by January 17th, you will receive a Karhu Beanie!
- When you earn 15 points, you will receive a Pillar Nutrition Kit!
- When you earn 30 points, you will receive a pair of OS1st Merino Wool Socks!
- 1st place will win a free pair of shoes. 2nd and 3rd place will also receive prizes!
FAQ’s:
How do you qualify for extra points based on weather?
If it is raining, snowing or precipitating of any kind when your run starts, the point is awarded. Another bonus point is earned if the temperature is below 32 degrees when the run starts. Both of these metrics will be ultimately determined by the Fleet Feet staff member present at the run.
RULES
- All participants must sign the waiver to run with our group
- Check in AND check out at each Saturday group run
- Points are generated once you check out with the Fleet Feet staff member
- You must sign out! If you’d like to run farther than the standard routes, first checkout before continuing. This allows staff to have everyone checked out in a reasonable timeline.
- Run at your own risk! Please consider safety and personal limits when joining a run. If you have questions on how to prepare for dark, cold, winter conditions, please ask our staff! We are ready to help you run through the winter and be safe!
How Do I Earn Points?
+1 point - Run a Winter Warrior Saturday morning run at 6am. There is a standard loop but all paces and distances are welcome!!
+1 extra point - Run is 30 degrees or below (official temperatures are based on Fleet Feet Staff’s weather app at the run)
+1 extra point - Run in rain or snow
+2 extra points - Cold plunging at the Saturday group run
+1 extra point - Completing a specific Strava segment for that specific week. Weekly Strava segments will be released every Saturday afternoon and must be completed by Friday at 6pm. Must show Fleet Feet staff member on Saturday morning proof of completing the segment throughout the week.
+1 extra point - There will be a suprise point every Saturday. This will be announced in the GroupMe every Friday!
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