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BEFORE REGISTERING, MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:

The program kicks off on Monday, 12/2, and Winter Warriors will have 12 weeks to complete 2 outdoor runs or walks per week of at least 20 minutes each. Complete AND log at least 20 activities in total to earn your Winter Warriors medal. The runs/walks can be done anywhere as long as it's OUTDOORS and must be logged weekly. We will be offering a few in-person weekly meetups for those who are local and wish to participate, however the in-person runs are completely optional and are not a requirement for participation.

The Winter Warriors accountability challenge registration costs are:
- $45 (+Run Signup fee) from 10/29 to 11:59 pm on 11/3
- $50 (+Run Signup fee) from 11/4 to 11:59 pm on 12/1
- $55 (+Run Signup fee) from 12/2 to 11:59 pm on 12/15

- Please make sure that you are registering with a valid email address, meaning one that you regularly check. We communicate with participants through our Facebook group as well as email and you will miss important information if you don't see our emails! 

- All runs/walks must be completed between the challenge dates of 12/2/24 - 3/2/25. Tasks completed outside of the challenge window will not count.

- All runs/walks must be completed outdoors to count. Treadmills are awesome but c'mon, the group is called Winter Warriors! 
 
- Weeks will 'run' Monday to Sunday (please read that again because this is always the largest source of confusion). Participants must complete the required 2 outdoor 20-minute activities and log them weekly into Run Signup to receive "credit". You cannot skip and then add extra to a different week, it's a max of 2 activities per week that can be logged.  

- Detailed instructions on how to mark activities as complete in Run Signup will be emailed by Friday, 11/29. The first week's submission will be due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, 12/8. Each week there will be activities listed in Run Signup that must be marked as completed by the end of the day on Sunday for those runs/walks to be counted. Runs/walks not marked in Run Signup weekly by Sunday before 11:59 p.m. will NOT count. Again, if they aren't logged in (for whatever reason) they won't count. Due to the large number of participants we typically have for this challenge, we are unfortunately not able to make exceptions to this. Set calendar alerts on your phone so that you don't forget to log your activities weekly! We will also do our best to post reminders in the Facebook group. Please do not email us asking for exceptions as we would like for everyone to have a fun and fair experience. This is a challenge and part of the challenge is not only completing the activities but also remembering to log them weekly.  

- This challenge is basically the honor system but participants are highly encouraged to share their runs/walks under the weekly posts in the Facebook group. Fleet Feet reserves the right to ask for proof of completion for those planning to enter the gift card drawing. 
   
- Gift card drawings for those who complete AND log all 26 activities will take place by Wednesday, 3/5/25. More about the gift card drawings in the below section.

Optional in-person meet-ups for those local to the Hudson Valley  
- Wednesday evenings at 6 pm at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie or Sloop Brewing Co. (it will be dark, visibility gear is required)
- Friday Morning Breakfast Runs at 6:30 am with Fleet Feet/Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club (locations vary by week & visibility gear is not a bad idea for when sunrise is later)
- Saturday mornings at 8 am at Morgan Lake Trailhead on the Dutchess Rail Trail

For those attending the in-person meet-ups, a reminder that this program does not include a formal training program or curriculum. It's simply an accountability challenge to keep everyone moving during the cold and dark winter months! All paces and levels including walkers are welcome. Everyone will likely be completing different distances at various paces during the optional group meet-ups. We will take a group picture at each meet-up and then everyone can be on their way!  

Participants score some awesome SWAG, and as always, it's next-level amazing!

- We expect that shirts and hats will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie around Saturday, 12/21. We will send an email and post in the Facebook group when they are ready. Please don't come for them until you receive the email that they are ready!  
- Medals for those who complete AND log at least 20 virtual activities will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie by Monday, 3/4. 
- Shipping is available for out-of-town participants or those who prefer it vs. in-store pickup. The cost is $10 (+Run Signup fees) and shirts and hats will be mailed by Monday, 12/23 and medals (if earned) will be mailed by Monday, 3/3.  

When you sign up for Winter Warriors, you’ll get exclusive access to our private Winter Warriors Facebook group! It’s the perfect place to connect with fellow warriors, share your wins (and wipeouts), and get that extra boost of accountability and motivation. Once you've registered, click the button below to request access to the page. Please make sure to answer all the membership questions! We approve requests manually so your patience is appreciated. Please do not add friends or family to the Facebook group unless they are already registered for the program.

By joining Winter Warriors, you’re also in for our epic live, virtual shopping event on Monday, 12/2! Get ready to snag some deals and gear up for the season with an exclusive Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie discount card, just for Winter Warriors. Don't miss out—your winter workout wardrobe will thank you for the upgrade!

What if I registered and now I can't participate due to injury, illness, or something else? 
We start ordering supplies as soon as registrations start coming in so we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds for any reason. Please don't register until you are 100% certain that you are able to participate.  

Can I sign my kids up for this challenge?
This Challenge is great for ALL ages! We have families that sign up to keep everyone motivated and going outside.

Can I participate in the in-person group runs with a stroller? 
The Saturday runs from the Morgan Lake Trailhead on the Dutchess Rail Trail are completely stroller-friendly. Please use your own judgment & discretion for the Wednesday night meetups as they will be in areas where the road is open to traffic and it will be dark.  

Will the optional in-person group runs be canceled due to bad weather? 
Probably not, unless road conditions are dangerous for us to be out driving or conditions are really dangerous for running. In most cases though, we will be out there in all conditions!  

Once you're all signed up, spread the word on social media and get your squad in on the fun! If 5 people join using your unique link, we'll slide $15 of your registration fee right back into your pocket. Think of it as a referral bonus... with a side of bragging rights!