Winter Hourglass Run/Ruck

❄️ The Winter Hourglass Challenge – Run & Ruck Edition [By Toughest Alive]

Palmer, Alaska — Winter 2025

Think you can outlast the hourglass?

Welcome to The Winter Hourglass Challenge, a cold-weather grind built for runners, ruckers, and anyone who wants to test grit, pacing, and mental toughness in true Alaska winter conditions.

This isn’t a normal race—it’s a race against time itself.

 
HOW IT WORKS
Two Divisions:
🏃‍♂️ RUNNING — 2-Mile Loop
🎒 RUCKING — 1-Mile Loop

Every athlete begins with 30 minutes to complete their loop.
After each successful lap, the hourglass drops:

⏱️ Each new round gives you 1 minute less to finish the same loop.

Round 1: 30 minutes
Round 2: 29 minutes
Round 3: 28 minutes
…

...
Until you time out.
Miss the cutoff?
You're out. Your score is the number of completed laps.

The event continues until only one athlete in each division remains—or until time finally runs out on everyone.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• Runners looking for winter grit
• Ruckers wanting a high-challenge loop
• Hybrid athletes testing pacing and endurance
• Anyone who loves a brutal but fun challenge
• Those who love to be in a fun, festive environment to face a challenge together
• First-timers welcome — the early rounds are generous!

SAFETY & SUPPORT
Mandatory winter gear & recommendations will be emailed after registration
On-site staff and warm-up area
Hot drinks + aid station every loop
This event is held outdoors—expect cold, ice, snow, and winter conditions
 
SCORING
Your final standing is based on:
✔️ Total loops completed
✔️ Last athlete standing (if applicable)
✔️ Separate podiums for Running & Rucking divisions

 
ARE YOU READY TO BEAT THE HOURGLASS?
Push your pace.
Brace for the cold.
Leave it all out there.

Register today and test yourself against winter, the clock, and your own limits.