Hill-O-Ween Virtual Vert Challenge

HillOWeen Virtual 5K - Run for a Spook-tacular Cause!

Get into the Halloween spirit with the HillOWeen Virtual 5K! This fun and festive 5K can be completed anytime between now and October 31st. Whether you're running through haunted trails or walking around your neighborhood in costume, this is the perfect way to stay active and celebrate the season!

With your registration, you'll receive a decorative Halloween-themed Talavera-style tile that doubles as a spooky coaster—a unique memento of your participation. Plus, you have the opportunity to earn a finisher's shirt by raising an additional minimum of $50. Once fundraising amounts are verified, the shirt will be mailed to you after the event.

Support the cause further by donating or gathering donations from friends and family. Join us for a fang-tastic time and run, walk, or jog your way through October!

6-Hour Continuous Climb Challenge
Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 7 AM - 1 PM MT (9 AM - 3 PM ET | 8 AM - 2 PM CT | 6 AM - 12 PM PT)
Put your climbing skills to the test! In this 6-hour event, participants will compete to see who can climb the most vertical feet on foot—walking, hiking, or running (no wheels allowed and must be outside!)
Event Details:
• Rules:
o You must travel exclusively by foot for the entire 6-hour duration.
o Descents count towards your climbing time.
o Breaks are allowed, but a continuous Strava segment must be maintained during the 6 hours.
o The segment must be uploaded as close to the end time as possible and cannot exceed 5 minutes past the finish time.
o Choose to climb a small hill repeatedly, tackle one big hill, or a combination of both—it's your climb!
o No wheels/No Treadmills…get outside and climb!
Registration Fee: $25
Fundraising Commitment: Additional Minimum of $50 raised to receive a finisher's shirt (mailed post-event to verify fundraising amounts).
Prizes: Awards for the top female, male, masters female, masters male, and top non-binary climbers!

Week-Long Vertical Climb Competition
Date: Friday, October 25, 2025 at 6 AM MT to Halloween Night, October 31st at 10 PM MT

Compete against climbers nationwide in a week-long vertical challenge! See who can climb the most vertical feet by walking, hiking, or running (no wheels and no treadmills allowed).
Event Details:
• Rules:
o Record your vertical climbs using Strava throughout the week.
o Daily climbs must be entered by the end of each day to count.
o No sandbagging: enter your climbs daily to ensure fair competition and updated leaderboards.
Registration Fee: $25
Fundraising Commitment: Additional Minimum of $50 to receive a finisher's shirt (mailed post-event to verify fundraising amounts).
Prizes: Awards for the top female, male, masters female, masters male, and top non-binary climbers!

Enter BOTH the 6 Hour Climb AND the Halloween Week challenge and earn upgraded shwag: a lightweight Hill-O-Ween hoodie. Still want the t-shirt too? Fundraise the minimum amount and earn both.
All rules apply for the 6 Hour Event (27 October) and the Halloween Week Climb Challenge (October 25-31).