Fleet Feet Rochester Winter Warrior Challenge Program

  • Date Tue 16th December 2025 - Sun 1st March 2026
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the Fleet Feet Rochester Winter Warrior Challenge, running from December 16, 2025, to March 1, 2026, in the vibrant city of Rochester, Monroe! This invigorating program is designed to keep you active and engaged throughout the winter months, offering a unique opportunity to connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Kick off the challenge with the beloved Count the Lights Run/Walk on December 16 at 6 PM, where you'll take a festive 3-mile route to marvel at the holiday lights while competing for the title of the brightest lit-up participant!

The Winter Warrior Challenge is open to everyone and completely free, featuring weekly workouts that encourage camaraderie and motivation. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including hill workouts, trail runs, and special events like the Reindeer Run 5K and the Cupid's Cup 5K. With 11 weeks of fun and fitness, you'll earn virtual badges and enjoy plenty of high-fives as you achieve your fitness goals. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to embrace the winter season, make new friends, and stay fit β€” all while having a blast! Register today and be part of this uplifting community challenge!

Organiser's Description

BE A WINTER WARRIOR AND JOIN THE CHALLENGE TO BE FIT ALL WINTER LONG!
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE, FUN AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!!!!

GET OUT THERE THIS WINTER!!

Program Dates: December 16th - March 1st, 2026

KICKOFF IS AT THE EVER POPULAR COUNT THE LIGHTS RUN/WALK AT 6PM ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH AT ARMORY! JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE 3ISH MILE ROUTE WHERE WE GET TO SEE ALL TEH FESTIVE LIGHTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. EXTRA PROPS IF YOU CAN BE THE BRIGHTEST LIT UP RUNNER/WALKER TOO!

Our goal is to help keep you active outdoors and having fun all winter long with weekly workouts and accountability. Winter Warrior is here to do just that. This is the BEST time to get outside and get fit! You will make new friends, accomplish fitness goals, and have fun!

This group challenge is completely FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE, but registration is required.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

There are 11 weeks of In Person Workouts. The minimum you need to attend and participate in running or walking is 1 workout per week in order to earn the milestone badge for that week. The weeks are:

* Week 1: Dec 16 - 21 - must submit results by Dec 21st at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 2: Dec 22 - 28 - must submit results by Dec 28 at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 3: Dec 29 - Jan 4 - must submit results by Jan 4th at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 4: Jan 5 - 11 - must submit results by Jan 11th at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 5: Jan 12 - 18 - must submit results by Jan 18th at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 6: Jan 19 - 25 - must submit all results by Jan 25th at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 7: Jan 26 - Feb 1 must submit all results by Feb 1st at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 8: Feb 2 - 8 - must submit all results by Feb 8th at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 9: Feb 9 - 15 - must submit all results by Feb 15th at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 10: Feb 16 - 22 - must submit all results by Feb 22nd at 11:59PM (no exceptions)
* Week 11: Feb 23 - Mar 1 - must submit all results by Mar 1st at 11:59PM (no exceptions)

YOU CAN ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING WORKOUTS TO GET CREDIT

* Tuesdays at 6PM at Fleet Feet Armory (hills, although some Tuesdays we may have a special holiday run/walk)
* Thursdays at 6PM at Fleet Feet Victor (trails or road hills)
* Saturdays at 8AM Pace Workout at Fleet Feet Armory (note No workout Jan 3rd nor January 17th due to Winter Warrior and Winterfest Hot Cocoa Races which you can earn points there
* Reindeer Run 5K on Sunday, December 21st
* Egg Nog Jog on Wednesday, December 24th at 9:30AM at Armory
* Resolution Run on Wednesday, December 31st at 9:30AM at Armory
* Plus attendance at RunNation Film Fest presented by HOKA on Wednesday, January 14th at The Little Theatre earns a point (It's an education night)

* Any YellowJacket Racing Calendar events during this time including

* Reindeer Run 5K December 21st
* Winter Warrior January 3rd (volunteering counts as point for this event too)
* Winterfest Hot Cocoa Races January 17th
* Teddy Trot to benefit Child Advocacy Center of Rochester January TBD
* Cupid's Cup 5K February 15th (volunteering counts as point for this event too)
* Cabin Fever Trail Races February 21st

Earn Virtual Badges Along the Way! Each Week you will Earn a Virtual Badge upon submission. Random Workouts & Prizes Along the Way! Bountiful amounts of High Fives, Fist Bumps or Elbow Bumps! That super special feeling that you rocked this winter of of in person workouts.

RULES

* Headlamps and Reflective Gear REQUIRED at Night Time workouts. We reserve the right to deny your credit for the workout. Safety First!
* You will still need to sign a waiver when in store upon arrival. Why? Because not everyone who attends is in the program, and this way it keeps things consistent.
* Minimum 1 In Person Workout/Week in order to earn the Virtual Badge
* YellowJacket Racing Calendar Events for this time period can be included as a workout and a point (see list above)
* Please do not wear studs on non carpeted floors in the stores. Speaking of which be sure to metal underfoot should you go out in inclement weather.
* You must submit your own weekly tallies by the date and time indicated above - NO EXCEPTIONS!! We will not retroactive the submissions.
* When submitting your workouts it is a WHOLE NUMBER ONLY. If you did 2 workouts that week, your number is 2 for that week. Do not submit times.
* When training program begins on Feb 5th, those workouts can count towards the points
* We reserve the right to add rules/events at any time.
* NO WHINING!! Enjoy and Savor every moment of activity. Why? Because you CAN!
* Support EACH OTHER!

Don't worry Spring Training In person folks, you'll get credit for coming to training on Thursdays.

HOW TO SUBMIT RESULTS

Go into your profile on Run Sign Up and submit results for this event. You will submit how many in person workouts you attended and participated in. You must submit by 11:59PM of the Sunday of that prior week (see above). We do not retroactive submissions. Plus you are responsible for submitting your own.

LEARN MORE HERE: WINTER WARRIOR WEBSITE [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/rochester/training/winter-warrior-program]

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  • Winter Warrior Challenge - Rochester

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