What: Winter Fells is NPTR's annual hill-running competition. Pick from the full, 12.5-mile course with 6 challenge hills or the mini, 5-mile option with 3 challenge hills.
When: The event starts on Jan 9 and ends on Jan 23
How: Strava will be used to track and manage the challenge.
Navigation: There will be MINIMAL flagging. We are not permitted to leave race-course style flagging for two weeks. And remember, both runs are available in RunGo, links are above.
Frequently Asked Question's
Q: Can I compete in both categories, the full and the mini?
A: Don't be greedy. Please pick one.
Q: What if I hit a segment but Strava doesn't record? Or records inaccurately?
A: We've all been burned before. It's frustrating. By participating in this challenge, one must accept the inherent risk of a botched Garmin or Strava session. Please avoid whining. Run. It. Again.
Q: Can kids compete?
A: Nah. This Challenge is meant for adults.
Q: Can I run the course multiple times in one week?
A: Sure.
Q: What if one or more of my hill segment timeframes fails to register when I running the full or mini courses?
A: The posted segments will be ranked accordingly. The overall score, however, will be impacted due to the missing segments.
Q: What happens if there is a tie?
A: In the unlikely event that a tie occurs, we will accept bribes as a means to tip the scale.
When: The event starts on Jan 9 and ends on Jan 23
How: Strava will be used to track and manage the challenge.
- Link to join NPTR Winter Fells (Full Challenge)
- Link to join NPTR Winter Fells (Mini Challenge)
- Link to Full Course Map (RunGo)
- Link to Mini Course Map (RunGo)
Navigation: There will be MINIMAL flagging. We are not permitted to leave race-course style flagging for two weeks. And remember, both runs are available in RunGo, links are above.
Frequently Asked Question's
Q: Can I compete in both categories, the full and the mini?
A: Don't be greedy. Please pick one.
Q: What if I hit a segment but Strava doesn't record? Or records inaccurately?
A: We've all been burned before. It's frustrating. By participating in this challenge, one must accept the inherent risk of a botched Garmin or Strava session. Please avoid whining. Run. It. Again.
Q: Can kids compete?
A: Nah. This Challenge is meant for adults.
Q: Can I run the course multiple times in one week?
A: Sure.
Q: What if one or more of my hill segment timeframes fails to register when I running the full or mini courses?
A: The posted segments will be ranked accordingly. The overall score, however, will be impacted due to the missing segments.
Q: What happens if there is a tie?
A: In the unlikely event that a tie occurs, we will accept bribes as a means to tip the scale.
