Winter Warriors at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg
Event summary
Over the course of three months, you'll enjoy themed runs that include the Santa/Ugly Sweater 5k, Resolution Run 5k, and Cupids 5k, with distances ranging from 1 to 3.1 miles. The Winter Warriors experience promotes fitness accountability while providing a fun and social atmosphere, even in the colder months. Earn points for each run you participate in, with bonus points for braving the elements! Plus, enjoy the chance to win prizes through weekly drawings. So bundle up, bring your family and furry friends, and make this winter one to remember while staying active and connected with your community!
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Winter Warriors at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Entries closedMonday, Dec 2, 2024 (6:00 PM EST)
$38.10
Organiser's description
December 2, 2024-February 26, 2025
Monday and Wednesday: 6-7pm
Saturday: 8-9am
The only rule is that you cannot complain about the weather!
Winter Warriors is here to provide some fun and fitness accountability during the cold short days and even colder long nights that otherwise keep us inside. We want to help you make, or keep, running in your regular practice - summer races are accomplished during winter training!
HOW IT WORKS:
Register for $35
Join the Strava group
Attend group runs/walks (3 per week)
Each run/walk is a point toward a prize
Attend all 3 runs/walks and you get an extra point
Show up when it is raining, snowing, or cold (the worse the weather, the more points you get!)
WHO IT IS FOR:
Everyone! Walkers and runners, beginners and experts
Attended children and pups are invited, too!
WHAT YOU GET:
3 months of point-eligible social runs and themed runs (in rain, snow, and cold)
Planned running/walking routes from 1-3.1 miles
Themed runs
Santa/Ugly Sweater 5k
Resolution Run 5k
Cupids 5k
Share the Run 5k
Every run/walk is an entry into a weekly prize drawing
There will not be a run/walk 12/25/24 or 01/01/2025
Accountability
New friends!
POINTS:
+1: each run
+1 extra: attend all 3 runs in one week
+1 extra: themed run
+1 extra: rain or temperatures below 35 (official temperature based on run group leaders weather app)
Every point for the week gives you an entry to the weekly giveaway!
RULES:
All participants must sign a waiver
All participants have to sign in AND OUT of each run
You must stick to the route. There will be a 5k route planned and if you want to do less, then you will follow the route until you reach your halfway point and return along the path you began on
If you want to run further, you must checkout before continuing
Fleet Feet reserves the right to make changes based upon themes, dates, and weather
Run at your own risk
Please wear reflective gear
FAQ:
Will there be pacers?
No
What if I cannot attend a group run/walk?
Complete your run/walk on your own, track it on Strava, and send the results to TeddiJo
I am a member of Dog Haus Running Club - on Mondays can I sign in for that AND get my Winter Warriors points?
Yes!
Location
201 Market St W, Gaithersburg, 20878, MD, United States
Winter Warriors at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg
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