Winter Warriors kicks off on Monday, 12/1, and will go for 13 weeks, through Sunday, 3/1. Here's what you need to know: 

• Weekly: You'll need to do 2 outdoor runs or walks.

• The Clock: Each run or walk must be for at least 20 minutes.

• Location, Location, Location: It must be OUTDOORS! That’s why we call you a Winter Warrior! (Sorry, treadmills are great, but for this, you gotta brave the elements!)

• The Finish Line: Did we mention there's an awesome Winter Warriors medal up for grabs? Complete and officially log at least 22 activities in total over the 13 weeks, and the medal is yours!

This is a challenge, so we have a few simple, but important, rules to keep it fun and fair:

• When to Start/Stop: Only runs/walks done between December 1, 2025, and March 1, 2026, will count. Anything outside those dates is just extra practice!

• The Weekly Rhythm: A week 'runs' from Monday to Sunday. You must complete your 2 activities within that Monday-to-Sunday window. You can’t skip a week and try to do four the next week. It’s a maximum of 2 activities logged per week!

• The Most Important Rule: Log It! You have to tell us you did the activities by logging them into Run Signup every single week.

  • Deadline: You must log your activities by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday each week. If you forget to log them by Sunday night, they won't count. Not even for a medal! Set an alarm on your phone right now! Seriously, part of the challenge is remembering to log your victories. We can't make exceptions, so don't miss that Sunday deadline!

  • We’ll email you the detailed instructions on how to log everything by Saturday, November 29th. The first submission is due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 7.

Don't miss out on important info!

• Your Email: You must register with an email you actually check regularly. We use email and our Facebook group to send important updates. If you don't read the emails, you’ll miss stuff!

• Optional Meetups: If you live nearby, we’ll have some in-person group runs you can join. Think of them as fun bonus missions! They are totally optional, and you don't have to go to them to earn your medal.

  • Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m., either at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie or Sloop Brewing Co. (visibility gear is required since it will be dark)
  • Friday Morning Breakfast Runs at 6:30 a.m. with Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie & Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club (location varies by week, and visibility gear is a good idea when sunrise is on the later side)
  • Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. at Morgan Lake Trailhead on the Dutchess County Rail Trail (location may change depending on rail trail conditions)

*The in-person meetups are not a formal training program. We simply meet up as an accountability factor to help keep everyone moving during the cold winter months. All faces and paces are welcome! Runners and walkers will all likely be completing different distances, so we'll take a group picture before starting and then get everyone on their way to checking off another 20-minute (or more) run/walk!

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 (date TBD)! 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!

Once you're all signed up, spread the word on social media and get your squad in on the fun! If five (5) people join using your unique link, we'll slide $10 of your registration fee right back into your pocket. Think of it as a referral bonus... with a side of bragging rights!